Contacts
Animal Services realizes that being a pet owner is an important task to take on. As a result of this, Animal Services offers events and programs specific to our pet community. Check out the planned events below:
Rabies and Microchip Clinics
Unfortunately clinics scheduled in 2020 have been cancelled however, we hope to more scheduled in 2021. Please contact your veterinarian directly to book your appointment today.
The cost for each service is $20, cash only. Please have pets on a leash or in a carrier.
Watch our video about The importance of microchipping your pet
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Past Events If you missed our past events, no worries, you can still view many of them from our Petapolooza Webpage. |
Spay Neuter Assistance Programs |
City of Pickering Sterilization Program
If you qualify for the program you will be given a sterilization voucher that allows you to have your pet sterilized at a participating veterinarian at a reduced rate.Some veterinarian clinics may require additional vaccines or treatments prior to surgery. Please ask your veterinarian prior to receiving a voucher.For more information on how to receive a voucher, email the Customer Care Centre or call at 905.683.7575 for more information. |
Ticks and Tickborne Diseases |
How to protect yourself and your pet from ticksLike most locations in Ontario, the City of Pickering is also home to ticks. Over the last few years the tick population has been rapidly expanding, and it is very common for pet owners to find ticks on their pets. There are many species of ticks that can be found here in Pickering, including the black-legged tick which is known to carry Lyme disease. After your walks, make sure that you regularly check yourself and your pets for ticks, especially when going into wooded areas. Given the prevalence of Lyme disease, it is also a good idea to have your dog(s) screened for tick-borne diseases annually, and to seek advice from your veterinarian regarding ways to prevent ticks from biting your pet. You are where your dog is-- if your pet is positive for a tick-borne disease, it means that you are also exposing yourself to a potential infection. Below are a few websites that provide further information on ticks and how you can protect both you and your pet:
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Sponsors
Thank you to our 2020 Responsible Pet Ownership Sponsors:
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