The Oakville and District Humane Society is a resource centre that promotes the Human/Animal Bond through education, prevention and protection, emphasizing kindness, compassion and respect for life.
Serves the communities and surrounding areas of Oakville and Milton
Promotes responsible pet ownership through education and public awareness
Protects all animals, investigating and prosecuting under the authority of the OSPCA Act
We invite you to read our 2008 ANNUAL REPORT.
The Shelter began in January 1936, when a group of concerned citizens decided that lost and abandoned animals needed some place to go where they could be safe from the elements. By 1939, they were not only helping lost or abandoned animals, but were also handling cruelty complaints.
Originally, the building was located on Morrison Road. The Shelter moved to its present location in May 1951.
In recent years, we have taken on the Animal Control Contract for the Town of Milton as well as Oakville. The Milton contract was signed in 1987.
Please read The Oakville & District Humane Society in Perspective for more information.
All Humane Societies are run independently.
The Oakville & District Humane Society is an independent, non-profit organization, funded by donations. We depend on donations from the public and from corporate sponsors. We have donation boxes in various businesses.
Our charitable registration number is 11906 4350 RR0001.
We also depend on...
And we benefit from lowered costs from local veterinarians.
The Animal Protective Services department of the Shelter has a contract with the Town of Oakville.