The Humane Society of Durham Region has implemented updated procedures for the current lockdown due to the COVID 19 situation.

Since March, the HSDR is proud to have been able to continue assisting animals in need, while still offering services to the public following an appointment based and curbside model.

All adoptions will be contactless and by appointment until further notice. If you are interested in an animal please call 905-665-7430 ex 0 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more about the animal you are interested in.

FOR ADOPTIONS: 

We encourage anyone interested in adopting an animal to review all animals currently available for adoption on our adoption pages: For dogs click here, for cats click here, for small mammals click here. If you find an animal you are interested in please fill out an application and e-mail it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and a member of our team will reach out to you to discuss next steps. Call the shelter at 905-665-7430 ex 0 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions.

FOR ANIMAL INTAKES: 

Please visit the intake section of our website by clicking here. If you have questions about an animal intake, please call the shelter at 905-665-7430 ex 0 or send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Animal intake appointments will continue to be booked following a curbside model, which will be explained to you during the intake appointment booking process. If you have an urgent intake concern, please call the shelter at 905-665-7430 ex 0 during the hours of 11am – 6pm 7 days a week.

FOR DONATIONS: 

Donations of items/supplies can be dropped off at the shelter without making an appointment anytime between the hours of 11am – 6pm, 7 days a week. Kindly leave the donation of items outside the front doors of the shelter and our staff will bring them inside.

If you would like to make a monetary donation in person you can do so without an appointment during the hours of 11am – 6pm, 7 days a week. Kindly ring the doorbell at the front doors of the shelter and our shelter staff will assist you curbside. You are also able to make a donation over the phone. You can make a donation by cash, cheque, credit or debit. You can also make monetary donations online by clicking here. 

FOR PET FOOD BANK SERVICES: 

HSDR has been grateful to be able to offer pet food bank services for pets in need in our community and continues to do so.

If you would like to access our pet food, please call the shelter at 905-665-7430 ex 0 and let us know when you are able to come pick up the food. Kindly ring the doorbell or call the shelter when you arrive and your food will be brought out to you by one of our staff. Our foodbank hours of operation are 11am – 6pm Tuesday - Sunday.

FOR ALL OTHER SERVICES
Please call the shelter at 905-6657430 ex 0 or send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.