Adopt
Find Your Family Member
Every animal here is looking for the same thing: a home, and someone to belong to.
Adoption is handled directly through Milton's Animal Control shelter, run by the Town, where the team gets to know each animal so they can help match them with the right home.
See Who's Looking For Their Furever Home
Susie Q
Doc Holliday
Doc Holliday
Meet Susie Q. This young girl has already been through a lot in her short life.
She was found in a woodpile trying to care for and protect her 4 kittens .
Right now she can be very shy, but with patience and letting her know she is safe , she will warm up.
We think she would do best with another cat in the home.
If you are interested in meeting Susie Q please get in touch.
Doc Holliday
Doc Holliday
Doc Holliday
Meet Doc Holliday! This big orange guy came to us after sadly losing his owner.
Doc can be a little shy at first, but once he warms up, you'll be rewarded with the sweetest head bumps as he asks for pets.
He has also been a wonderful comfort to his companion Wyatt, who came in with him and is still finding his feet here.
Interested in meeting Doc?
Lucy
Doc Holliday
Lucy
1-year-old spayed female, mixed breed
Lucy was found as a stray, emaciated and severely anemic.
Since then, she's nearly doubled her weight and her bloodwork has improved dramatically.
Lucy loves people, and lights up with everyone she meets at the shelter.
The shelter is a controlled, safe environment where we set our animals up for succes
1-year-old spayed female, mixed breed
Lucy was found as a stray, emaciated and severely anemic.
Since then, she's nearly doubled her weight and her bloodwork has improved dramatically.
Lucy loves people, and lights up with everyone she meets at the shelter.
The shelter is a controlled, safe environment where we set our animals up for success, and every positive experience builds Lucy's trust and confidence.
She can be nervous around other dogs, which comes from fear rather than aggression. We're working on this with supervised walks alongside her shelter buddy Ralphie, and recommend a good basic obedience or reactive dog class to continue that progress once she's adopted, we're happy to point you toward one.
Interested in meeting Lucy?
Max
Doc Holliday
Lucy
Meet Max! This sweet 9-year-old came to us after his owner was no longer physically able to care for him.
Max is in good health and has plenty of love left to give.
This whole new adventure is a bit scary for him, so he likes people to take things slowly at first. Once he trusts you, you'll discover the happy, funny little guy underneath.
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Meet Max! This sweet 9-year-old came to us after his owner was no longer physically able to care for him.
Max is in good health and has plenty of love left to give.
This whole new adventure is a bit scary for him, so he likes people to take things slowly at first. Once he trusts you, you'll discover the happy, funny little guy underneath.
He seems to get along well with other dogs, so he could suit a home with a canine companion.
Because of his age and limited experience around little ones, we're recommending a home without young children.
Interested in meeting Max?
What to Expect
- Email the shelter to request an application for the animal you're interested in
- Your application is reviewed, and if approved, a meet-and-greet is scheduled
- Meet the animal in person at the shelter, by appointment
- A short conversation with the team about your home and lifestyle, so the match is right for both of you
Before you Adopt
Congratulations on wanting to give a stray, neglected, or unwanted animal a real second chance. Before you adopt, it's worth understanding what that commitment looks like:
- Pets are like babies: they cry, chew, get into things, and have accidents. You wouldn't give up on a child for that, so make sure you're ready to commit to your new family member the same way.
- Pets aren't disposable. They're not something to give up on once the novelty wears off.
- Make sure you have the time and space for a pet, and if you rent, your landlord's permission first.
- Adopting is a long-term commitment. Many dogs live to 15, and indoor cats well into their twenties.
- Shelter dogs are often not housebroken, having spent long hours in kennels, even previously trained dogs may need a refresher.
- Most shelter dogs haven't had formal training. That part's on you once they're home.
- Check that no one in your household has allergies before bringing your pet home.
- Animals are a big responsibility: feeding, grooming, vet care, exercise, and play, every day.
- Puppies grow up. That cute little puppy may become a large dog, so know the breed.
- The average adjustment period for a shelter animal is 3 to 6 months. Don't give up on them, they truly want to be part of your family, they just need you to show them how.
- Every shelter animal has been through something. They need love, attention, patience, and training to heal from it.
In return, you'll get unconditional love and companionship. Not a bad deal.
After You Adopt
Adopting is the beginning, not the end. MAL helps post-adoption support, behavioural resources, and the ongoing rehabilitation work that gets animals ready for a home in the first place.
Every donation helps make the next match possible too.