For the past 6 years the City of Pickering has participated in Responsible Pet Ownership Month, an Ontario wide initiative in the month of May to raise awareness about the need for pet owners to exercise their responsibility and be good pet owners.
Our 2018 Responsible Pet Ownership Initiatives were the best yet. In just one month we were able to raise $15,000 which will be used to help build a permanant Animal Shelter in Pickering. Thanks to everyone who helped bring us one step closer to our new building.
Microchip Clinic at Pickering Farmers' Market
Tuesday, July 24
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Activities
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Responsible Pet Ownership Calendar
Launching May 2018
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Do you have a great photograph and would like your pet to be famous? If so, why not submit your pet's photo to have a chance to be part of our 2018-2019 Responsible Pet Ownership Calendar.
Details:
- This calendar photo contest is open to anyone from Durham Region.
- If a person is included in the photo, you will be asked to sign a model release form before we can use the photo.
- Photo must be a high resolution photo (min 800 KB or 1500 x 2100 pixels)
- Photo must be sent as a JPEG.
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Rabies and Microchip Clinics
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Over the last 6 years the City has vaccinated over 1,000 pets from the community at our low cost rabies clinics. These rabies clinics are always sponsored by a local veterinarian. Every year during the first and second Saturday in May we host these clinics. If you missed this year, we hope to see you next year.
So far this year we were able to vaccinate 160 animals against rabies and 54 with microchips.
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7th Annual Petapolooza - Pickering's Outdoor Pet Festival
Saturday, May 12
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Petapolooza brings together pet enthusiasts within our community and gives them an opportunity to meet industry professionals, rescue groups, and others in the pet industry.
- Admission to this year's event was $5 for adults while seniors, children and pets were free.
- Highlights included live action shows by The WoofJocks Canine All Stars and after the show, have your dog could try out the Fun-gility interactive course. Pet Caricatures, stenciling, swag bags and more!
All proceeds from the tradeshow go towards the development of a new Animal Shelter to enable us to continue to care for and house sick and injured animals for years to come.
Saturday, May 12 from 10 am - 4 pm
Visit our Petapolooza page, and contact us for further information
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Indoor Movie Night – The Secret Life of Pets
Friday, May 25, 2018
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A night out for the whole family! Come in your pajamas, bring your blankets and folding chairs and join Animal Services while they watch "The Secret Life of Pets".
This event would not have been possible without the Sponsorship of PICKFAIR Family Dental.
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Your City Event
Saturday, May 26
11 am - 5 pm
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Your opportunity to adopt a pet and speak with Animal Services staff about your animal related concerns.
Event Location:
Pickering City Hall
One The Esplanade
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Whiskers & Wags Pet Adoption Day
Saturday, June 2
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Speak with Animal Services staff from within the Durham Region and learn what they do on a daily basis. Adopt a pet, purchase a pet licence, "Who's in your backyard Wildlife Talk" by Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue, children's activity stations, Therapy Animals and more.
Event Location:
Pickering Town Centre
Lower Level Centre Court
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Spay Neuter Assistance Programs
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 City of Pickering Sterilization Program
We have teamed up with veterinarians within Durham Region to offer a low cost spay-neuter assistance program for cats (DR SNAP) here in Pickering.
In order to qualify for the program you must be a Durham Region resident and must be receiving assistance from one of the following government programs:
- Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement for Seniors (GIS)
- Ontario Disability Support Payment (ODSP)
- Canada Pension Plan Disability Payment (CPP Disability)
- Ontario Works 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.
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Sponsors
Thank you to our 2018 Responsible Pet Ownership Month Sponsors:
