How It Works
Submit Your Listing
Fill out a simple form with your dog's details, photos, and your reason for rehoming. Takes about 5 minutes.
We Review It
Our team reviews your listing within 24-48 hours to ensure quality and safety. We'll email you when it's approved.
Connect With Adopters
Your dog appears on LocalPetFinder alongside rescue dogs. Interested adopters contact you through our platform.
Why Rehome Through LocalPetFinder?
Think of LocalPetFinder as your free pet rehomer: we bring the adopters, you stay in control of who your dog or cat goes home with. No middleman takes custody of your pet, and nothing changes hands until you have met the adopter and said yes.
Reach Serious Adopters
LocalPetFinder attracts people actively looking to adopt. Your dog is seen by adopters browsing by breed, size, and compatibility — not random browsers on classifieds.
Your Privacy Protected
Your email and personal info are never shown publicly. Interested adopters contact you through our platform, and you choose who to respond to.
Completely Free
No listing fees, no commissions, no hidden costs. See exactly how to rehome a dog for free, the safe way, from listing to handover.
Keep Dogs Out of Shelters
Direct rehoming means your dog goes straight to a new family — no shelter stress, no uncertainty, and one more spot freed up for dogs with nowhere else to go.
What We Accept
Dogs and cats. Pick dog or cat on the submission form and fill in the details that fit your pet. Other pets aren't supported yet.
Owner rehoming only. You must be the current owner of the pet. No breeders, pet stores, or third-party sellers.
62 cities across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Quebec. Pick your city on the submission form — your listing appears on that city's page alongside local rescue pets. Any rehoming fees are arranged directly between you and the adopter.
Guides for Your Situation
Why you are rehoming changes what to do first. Pick the guide that matches your situation, or start with the decision guide if you are still weighing it.
Breed-Specific Rehoming Guides
Rehoming a Husky is a different job than rehoming a Chihuahua. These guides cover the breed rescues worth contacting first, realistic timelines, and what adopters of each breed actually look for.
Dog breeds
Cat breeds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pet rehomer, and is LocalPetFinder one?
A pet rehomer is a service that helps an owner find their dog or cat a new home instead of surrendering to a shelter. LocalPetFinder works as a free pet rehomer for Canada: you list your pet at no cost, adopters in your city contact you through the platform, and you choose who your pet goes home with. Unlike a shelter or broker, we never take custody of your pet — you screen the adopters and hand over directly.
Can I rehome a cat on LocalPetFinder?
Yes. You can rehome a dog or a cat. Choose dog or cat at the top of the submission form and fill in the details that fit your pet. Listing is free for both, and a rehomed cat appears alongside rescue cats on the cat listings for your city.
Is it free to list my pet on LocalPetFinder?
Yes. Listing your dog or cat for rehoming on LocalPetFinder is completely free. There are no listing fees, no commissions, and no hidden costs.
How long does it take for my listing to go live?
We review all submissions within 24-48 hours. Once approved, your pet will appear alongside rescue dogs and cats on LocalPetFinder, visible to adopters in your city.
Will my personal information be shared?
No. Your email address is never shown publicly. Potential adopters contact you through our platform, and you decide who to respond to.
Can I remove my listing?
Yes. Contact us to remove or update your listing at any time. We'll take it down within 24 hours.
Should I consider surrendering to a rescue instead?
If you cannot wait for an adopter, surrendering to your local humane society or a foster-based rescue is a good option. Most cities have at least one humane society that accepts emergency surrenders, and foster-based rescues take owner surrenders based on capacity. Our guide to surrendering a dog in Canada walks through every option, what surrender costs, the free alternatives, and how to do it responsibly, so you can compare it against rehoming your dog yourself.
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