Animals and pets

Buy a dog or cat licence, renew an existing one or get a replacement tag online.

Adopt a dog, cat or small pet and give it a permanent home.

Foster a dog, cat or small pet from our shelter and give it a temporary home.

View photos of recently found pets to see if your lost cat or dog is in our shelter.

Get familiar with the City standards to keep pets safe, healthy and happy.

Apply for a permit online if you're walking four to eight dogs in a leash free zone.

Learn what your responsibilities as a pet owner are in Mississauga.

Visit our shelter to adopt or licence a pet.

Information about emergency animal rescue and complaints about animal care.

Volunteer at the City animal shelter and help a furry friend in need.

Give monetary or in-kind donations to help animals during their stay at the shelter.

How the City is humanely reducing the population of lost, abandoned and feral community cats.

What to do if you encounter wildlife like coyotes, foxes, raccoons or skunks. Feeding wildlife is not permitted under the City's Animal Care and Control By-Law.