The Cat Adoption and Education Centre is now the Markham Animal Adoption & Education Centre (MAAEC) so that animals, other than cats, can be adopted into loving homes. Still in partnership with the Ontario SPCA, the MAAEC will now be opened on dedicated dates for adoption events. Appointments are not required for these events, please just drop in!
2025 Adoption Events
- Saturday, January 25th to Sunday, January 26th
- Saturday, February 22nd to Sunday, February 23rd
- Saturday, March 15th to Sunday, March 16th
- Saturday April 12th to Sunday, April 12th
- Saturday, May 24th to Sunday, May 25th
- Saturday, June 21st to Sunday, June 22nd
- Saturday, July 19th to Sunday, July 20th
- Saturday, August 16th to Sunday, August 17th
- Saturday, September 20th to Sunday, September 21st
- Saturday, October 18th to Sunday, October 19th
- Saturday, November 15th to Sunday, November 16th
- Saturday, December 13th to Sunday, December 14th
View all available animals for adoption through the Ontario SPCA
Markham Animal Adoption & Education Centre (MAAEC)
Located at the Thornhill Community Centre and Library, the MAAEC operates in partnership with the Ontario SPCA. It is the first municipally funded adoption storefront in Ontario and works to reduce euthanasia rates in York Region.
Since opening in 2016, the MAAEC has helped find new homes for more than 1,170 animals, welcomed approximately 60,000 visitors, hosted countless community events and logged over 3,000 volunteer hours.
Keep an eye out for education events and other exciting pet adoption news.
