Dogs available for adoption in Hamilton
According to Humane Canada, COVID-19 had a large impact on animal shelters and adoptions in Canada. Shelters operated at an abnormal 37% capacity in 2020 compared to 70% in 2019. Length of stay for dogs at shelters dropped to a historically low 9 days in 2020. This was in part possible because 80% of stray dogs brought to shelters were returned to their families in 2020.
If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Hamilton, Ontario on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. (The images and data in this article were used with Petfinder's permission.) It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
Bluey
- Age: Young
- Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Frankie
Darla
Gunner & Dixie
Jasper & Wallace
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Golden Retriever, Black Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Odie
Diego
Koda
Gucci
Felicia
Franny
Beansprout
Diesel
Marco
Perri
Tanner
- Age: Young
- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Scotty
Nikki
Fiona
Satiah
Berkely
Gabby
Sir Walter Wally
Chase
Zeni
Scout
Ava
Gunner & Legion
Bud
Bailey
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Black Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Roman
Trufflez
Daria
Duckie
Orzo
Fritzi
Duke
Olivia
Bailey
Lulu
Evie
Arya
Whiskey
Ella
Stevie
Niko aka Negrito
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Mixed Breed, Black Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder