Support Beyond Our Clinic

Navigating pet-related disputes can be overwhelming. This page includes helpful external resources that may provide guidance, information, or next steps.

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Family Law Basics

CLEO Guided Pathways

CLEO can help you complete family court forms and will prompt and guide you through the process.

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PBSC Family Justice Centre

Provides a free one-hour meeting for summary advice on legal matters (note: specific eligibility requirements).

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Family Court Forms

Used to start - and respond to - legal processes. If you have received court documents, you can see the next steps here, and should consider talking to a lawyer.

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Standard Clauses

Useful for self-represented litigants to draft and understand court orders in their family law matter.

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Law Society Referral Line

Determine whether your matter is urgent for the purpose of emergency court hearings, through a free 30-minute consultation with a family lawyer.

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Steps to Justice

Offers accessible explanations of the law in several areas, including family law. It is a great initial source of information!

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Mediation

Family Mediation

A quicker and more affordable alternative to going to court. You can find information, resources, and how to find mediators at this link.

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Laura Cochrane and Patricia R. Nelson

Mediation Services based in Hamilton, provides services over Zoom.

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Pet Mediation Canada

Provides pet-centred, inclusive, supportive, and affordable mediation services for all your

co-ownership issues .

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Legal Resources

Animal Law News

The Henry N.R. Jackman University of Toronto Faculty of Law provides information on recent developments and cases in Animal Law.

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National Self-Represented Litigants

Project provides resources for individuals who are self-represented by providing resources such as infographics, pamphlets, and “how to” instructions.

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Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic

Offers a variety of services to women and gender diverse people who have survived violence.

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Ontario Legal Information Centre

Provides a free 30-minute appointment with a lawyer to provide legal information and referrals. (1-844-343-7462)

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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights

Free legal information phone line for tenants dealing with issues with their landlord, or looking for general housing support.

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Shelters

City Pet Services

Pet services geared towards clients of homeless shelters in Toronto. They can provide services and supplies to help clients care for their pets.

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Pet Friendly Shelter List

This is a list of shelters throughout Ontario with resources to help women survivors of violence.

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Davenport Shelter

A pet-friendly emergency shelter run by YWCA Toronto. Supports individuals who identify as women or gender diverse, and are in need of shelter or fleeing violence.

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Fred Victor Shelters

Runs two shelters, Bethlehem United Shelter and Fatima House, that allow pets to stay with their owners.

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Pet/Veterinary Resources

Animal Justice

A national organization for animal law advocacy whose lawyers work to pass animal protection laws, hold industries accountable for alleged animal abuse, and fight on behalf of animals in court.

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Toronto Animal Services

Offers information, resources, and services for pet owners in the city. It also offers city-run animal shelters that have pets available for adoption.

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The Farley Foundation

Assists pet owners with unexpected or emergency vet bills by subsidizing the cost of veterinary services for low-income families in Ontario.

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Toronto Humane Society

A private organization that has pets available for adoption. They also offer reduced-cost veterinary services and run an urgent fostering program for pet parents dealing with short-term crises.

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Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

Provides community support services, including emergency animal sheltering, pet food assistance, and community outreach and wellness clinics.

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Toronto Cat Rescue

In addition to rescuing and rehoming cats, Toronto Cat Rescue shares valuable information about pet-friendly housing and navigating common challenges for tenants with pets.

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