Hamilton Burlington SPCA
Our Mission
At the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, we are dedicated to protecting animals, providing affordable health care, and promoting responsible pet ownership. We strive to create a world where animals and humans bring out the best in each other, ensuring every pet lives a life of dignity, health, and happiness.
A Legacy of Compassion
Since our founding in 1887, we have served as a voice for animals in our community, evolving from our early days of protecting working animals to becoming one of Canada’s most recognized animal welfare organizations. Today, we continue this long-standing commitment by building North America’s first Animal Welfare Hub to support every stage of the pet journey.
Our Approach to Care
We operate as an accredited, non-government-funded charity that focuses on comprehensive animal wellness. From our specialized companion hospital and shelter facility to our extensive community outreach and Pet Pantry program, we work to meet people and their pets where they are. Our dedicated team utilizes evidence-based care to ensure every animal receives the enrichment, medical support, and comfort they deserve.
Your Adoption Journey
We believe that every rescue is a love story waiting to happen. Through our unique Adoption Commitment Approach, we focus on making thoughtful, lasting matches that bring people and pets together faster while respecting your time and effort. When you choose to adopt, you gain a loyal companion and the support of our entire team, including post-adoption resources to ensure a successful transition into your home.
Join Our Movement
Are you ready to find your new best friend? We invite you to explore our current list of adoptable animals online or learn more about how you can support our mission through volunteering or donations. Together, we can build a more humane community, one paw at a time.
- Compassionate and friendly staff
- Efficient adoption and spay/neuter services
- Communication failures regarding appointments
9/22 - It's spooky season and the HBSPCA wants to see your pet's costume
Winning pet to receive photoshoot and feature in 2027 HBSPCA calendar
10/18 - Our shelter pets are getting into the Halloween spirit! 🎃🐾 Take a look at some of the adorable animals in our care dressed up for spooky season. Some of our animals aren’t quite ready for adoption, but these little trick or treaters will be ready for their forever homes very soon! Want to dress up your pet, too? Join our Halloween Pet Photo Contest for a chance to become a 2027 HBSPCA Calendar Star and win some amazing prizes while supporting animals in need! 📸 Submit a photo of your pet, share their contest page with friends and family, and encourage everyone to vote. Every $1 donated = 1 vote, with all votes helping support vulnerable animals in our care. Think your pet has what it takes to be crowned our Halloween Pet Photo Contest Champion? 🏆 Visit the link in our bio to enter!! #HBSPCA #ShelterPets #halloween #dog #cats
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10/15 - Meet Christine, a dedicated volunteer of the Companion Animal Hospital at the Hamilton Burlington SPCA! Christine has been lending a helping hand for 25 years, starting out with dog walking before transitioning to become a Companion Animal Hospital volunteer. As a nurse, her background makes her a natural fit for assisting with surgeries, especially supporting animals through their recoveries, checking on them in their kennels, and keeping detailed records. Her nursing expertise, compassion, and deep love for animals make a huge impact every single day. Christine, thank you for sharing your time, talent, and heart with the HBSPCA. We are so grateful to have you as part of our team! Interested in volunteering with us? Visit the link in our bio! #hbspca #hamilton #burlington #thankyouvolunteers #volunteerspotlight
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10/12 - This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to say thank you to the community that makes second chances possible. From the food in their bowls and the medical care they receive, to foster homes, volunteers, adoptions, and support for families through Pet Pantry... none of it happens without you. Every donation, every hour volunteered, every foster home opened, and every adoption helps an animal move closer to a better tomorrow. To everyone who continues to stand behind the animals and people in our community: thank you for being part of every second chance. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the HBSPCA! #HBSPCA #Thanksgiving #Hamilton #Burlington #AdoptDontShop
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10/4 - Someone wants to spend time with us?🥹🐾 Our older cats are ready and waiting for their person! They may be a little more experienced in life, but they still have SO much love, personality, cuddles and companionship to give. Sometimes, all they need is someone to see them, choose them and give them the chance to spend their days in a loving home. If you’ve been thinking about adopting, maybe your new best friend is one of our older cats! #hbspca #AdoptDontShop #cats #seniorcat #HamiltonOntario
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