About
The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA is an animal welfare charity. The HBSPCA protects animals from people, cares for animals in its companion animal hospital, kennels and foster homes and promotes responsible pet ownership.
Founded in 1887, our mission was animal protection and our focus was working animals. Today, and guided by the human animal bond, the Society strives to keep people and pets together, help carers be the pet parents they want to be and be a voice for sentient beings who have none.
Community programs support animals and their people: pet visits with students living away from home, children and youth with special needs and seniors; affordable spay/ neuter services for families with least access to services; veterinary care for pets belonging to our most vulnerable citizens; ambulatory care for cats to keep them at home; and health checks for at risk pets belonging to hospitalized senior citizens are but some of the ways.
The HBSPCA Companion Animal Hospital (CAH) is in its 11th year. The on site clinic provides affordable spay/neuter services for more than 3500 owned pets every year. It supports a continuum of care for animals at the shelter and in foster care, just in time care for emergency and urgent cases, and end of life support for pet families who have no other option. The CAH is a learning site for veterinarians in training at the Ontario Veterinary College and co-op students exploring animal welfare career paths.
HBSPCA service to community advances a humane community every day. It takes a village to make a difference. Consider joining with our donors, supporters, partners and volunteers who make it all possible.