Animal Services and Care

Pet Licence tag that says Licence your Pet on a white background

Two young girls petting a cat at the doorway to a pet enclosure at the shelter with pet care worker in the background

Animal Care and Adoption Centre

The City of St. John's Animal Care and Adoption Centre is located at 81 Higgins Line (next to the Howley Building).

The Centre can house up to 65 cats and 20 dogs at any given time. The goal of the Centre is to provide for the animal until it is reclaimed by its owner or placed in a new home. Learn more about impounding.

Our facility is state of the art with five cat rooms including outdoor access and a dog area with outdoor runs and playpen. All animals are provided with the basics of care as well as a safe loving environment to reduce stress and the adjustment period to the shelter. Cats live communally within the shelter and dogs are always paired with at least one buddy for company. All our animals are vaccinated, dewormed and flea treated upon arrival by our shelter veterinarian. They are microchipped upon release to their new home.

Caring Staff

Our Animal Technicians are trained in animal care and animal control. Humane Service Officers investigate complaints of animal abuse, excessive barking, roaming and injured animals. They also investigate breaches of City pet regulations.

Report Cruelty or Neglect

Hours

Tuesday to Friday: noon to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 3 to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and all Statutory Holidays

Please be a responsible pet owner and have your pet spayed or neutered.