Welcome to Pet Rehoming Network Canada
Whether you are hoping to adopt a dog or cat, or facing the difficult decision to find a new home for a beloved companion, Pet Rehoming Network connects Canadians through a more personal home-to-home approach.
Pets remain with the people who know and love them while suitable new homes are sought. Prospective adopters can learn about an individual pet directly from the owner, and owners remain involved in deciding who will welcome their pet next.
Pet Rehoming Network is not a shelter or rescue. We provide private, owner-assisted adoption and rehoming services designed to help pets move directly from one loving home to another.
Pets for Adoption in Canada
Meet pre-loved dogs, cats, puppies and kittens being responsibly rehomed by their owners throughout Canada. Read each pet’s adoption story, learn about their personality and needs, and apply when someone seems like a genuinely good match.
Pet Rehoming Services Across Canada
When life changes make rehoming necessary, you do not have to surrender your pet or manage the process alone. We help you present your pet, reach prospective adopters, review applications and work toward a carefully chosen new home.
Your pet stays with you, and you choose who adopts your pet.
Pet Rehoming Help by Province
Choose your province for local rehoming information and nearby-community resources. Our geographic adoption network is also expanding province by province.
Alberta
Explore our pet adoption and rehoming network including Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and smaller towns and cities across Alberta.
British Columbia
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Burnaby, Kelowna and communities throughout British Columbia.
Saskatchewan
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw and communities throughout Saskatchewan.
Manitoba
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach and communities throughout Manitoba.
Ontario
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo and communities throughout Ontario.
Quebec
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, Gatineau and communities throughout Quebec.
New Brunswick
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton and communities throughout New Brunswick.
Nova Scotia
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for Halifax, Dartmouth, Sydney, Truro and communities throughout Nova Scotia.
Prince Edward Island
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for Charlottetown, Summerside and communities across Prince Edward Island.
Newfoundland & Labrador
Explore pet adoption and rehoming resources for St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Corner Brook and communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canada’s Territories
We can also assist pet owners in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. If your community does not yet have a dedicated local page, request rehoming help and tell us where you are located.
Browse Pets for Adoption by Type or Breed
Location is only one way to search. If you already know the type of companion you hope to adopt, explore our permanent dog and cat adoption hubs.
Dogs for Adoption
Browse current pre-loved dogs and puppies, dog sizes, special characteristics and breed adoption resources.
Dogs for Adoption by Breed
Looking for a Labrador Retriever, Chihuahua, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever or another particular dog breed?
Cats for Adoption
Meet pre-loved cats and kittens and explore private cat adoption resources.
Cats for Adoption by Breed & Type
Explore our A–Z directory of cat breeds, coat patterns and popular cat types.
How Home-to-Home Pet Adoption Works
Private adoption can serve a different need from shelters and rescues by keeping the pet with the person who knows them best while a carefully considered new home is sought.
Tell the Pet’s Story
Owners share personality, health, history, routines and the kind of home their pet needs.
Reach Prospective Adopters
Detailed profiles help people looking for a pet understand the individual rather than choosing from a photo alone.
Apply & Ask Questions
Interested adopters can provide household and lifestyle information and learn more about the pet.
Meet Before Deciding
Suitable adopters can meet the pet and owner before anyone makes a final commitment.
The Owner Chooses
The owner decides which person or family they believe is right for their companion.
Home-to-Home Transition
The pet moves from the familiar current home directly into the carefully chosen new one.
One Network. Two Ways We Can Help.
I Want to Adopt
Meet pre-loved pets, browse by location or breed, and take your time finding a companion whose needs fit your life.
I Need to Rehome My Pet
Get compassionate, practical help finding a carefully chosen new home while your pet remains safely with you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Adoption & Rehoming in Canada
Does Pet Rehoming Network help pet owners throughout Canada?
Yes. Pet Rehoming Network helps dog and cat owners throughout Canada, including major cities, smaller communities and rural areas. Many parts of the rehoming process can be handled online and by email while the pet remains safely at home with the owner.
Can I adopt a pet through Pet Rehoming Network in Canada?
Yes. Pet Rehoming Network features pre-loved dogs, cats, puppies and kittens being privately rehomed by their owners in Canada. Availability changes as pets are adopted and new owners request help.
Is Pet Rehoming Network a shelter or rescue?
No. Pet Rehoming Network provides private, owner-assisted pet rehoming and adoption services. Pets remain with their owners while suitable new homes are sought.
Does my pet stay with me during the rehoming process?
Yes. Your pet stays with you throughout the rehoming process rather than entering Pet Rehoming Network’s physical custody.
Who chooses the person who adopts my pet?
You do. Pet Rehoming Network helps you reach prospective adopters and evaluate promising applications, but the final decision about who adopts your pet belongs to you.
Can adopters meet a pet before deciding?
Yes. When an owner believes an applicant may be a suitable match, prospective adopters can meet the pet and owner before the adoption is finalized.
How do I find a particular breed of dog or cat to adopt?
Use the Dogs for Adoption hub to browse dog adoption resources by breed and other characteristics, or visit the Cat Adoption A–Z directory for permanent cat breed and type adoption pages. You can also join the waiting list if the pet you hope to find is not currently available.
Where should I start if I need to rehome my pet?
Start with our rehoming request form and tell us about your pet and circumstances. You can also explore your province’s rehoming page or review current services and fees before getting started.
Helping Canadian Pets Move From One Loving Home to Another
Whether you are searching for the right companion or trying to find the right new family for a pet you love, thoughtful matching matters.