Notice:
Our upcoming “Fall Pet Fair” has been canceled due to inclement weather. We will notify you of the new date as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!
Notice:
Our upcoming “Fall Pet Fair” has been canceled due to inclement weather. We will notify you of the new date as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!
The Families in Transition (FIT) Program is a partnership between Halton Region and the Humane Society of Oakville, Milton & Halton. The program offers temporary care for pets when their owners are experiencing homelessness and need to access shelter.
Within Halton Region, the majority of shelters are not set up to receive people with their pets. Being separated from a pet during such a difficult time can deeply impact a person’s well-being and mental health. The FIT program was created to keep people and their pets together by offering temporary foster care, boarding, medical care, supplies and food until stable housing can be secured.
Note: Due to high demand and limited shelter space, there may be a 24 to 48-hour delay in responding to new inquiries.
The FIT program supports individuals and families in Halton Region who are:
Pets play a vital role in emotional well-being and family stability and we’re here to help ensure you don’t have to go through this time alone.
Within Halton Region, the majority of human shelters are not set-up to receive people with their pets. The FIT program was created to keep families together by offering temporary foster care, boarding, medical care, supplies and food until stable housing can be secured.
This service is free of charge thanks to generous support from the Halton Region.
If you’re unsure whether you qualify or want to talk through your options, call us at 905-845-1551 or send us an email at FIT@hsomh.ca. We’re happy to answer questions, explain the process, and support you every step of the way.
If you’re ready to request support, please complete our FIT form to start the process.
Note: Newly acquired animals — including puppies and kittens — are not eligible for this program.
The Ellis family found themselves temporarily without housing and didn’t want to surrender their two beloved cats. Thanks to support from Halton Region, they connected with HSOMH. Matrix and Elsa were boarded with us, received medical care, and were safely reunited with their family when the time was right.
Help us keep vital programming like this affordable and accessible to those who need it.
