Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Durham Region Animal Centre
Our Mission
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Durham Region Animal Centre is dedicated to providing care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need. We are committed to fostering a community where all animals are treated with the respect and kindness they deserve.
A Legacy of Compassion
For over 150 years, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has served as a registered charity across Ontario. We strive to keep pets and families together by providing essential community support services, ranging from emergency sheltering and animal advocacy to pet food distribution and veterinary care.
How We Care for Animals
Our approach is grounded in the Capacity for Care philosophy, which balances the number of animals in our facility with our available resources to ensure every pet receives individualized, high-quality attention. We operate a clean, professional centre in Whitby where our staff and volunteers provide a safe environment for animals while they await their forever homes. Beyond our walls, we rely on a dedicated foster network to provide extra love and care for young, sick, or under-socialized animals as they grow and heal.
Your Partner in Adoption
Adoption is a joyful journey, and we are committed to making it a positive experience for both you and your new companion. We prioritize transparent, judgment-free conversations to ensure you find the perfect match for your lifestyle. Our team works hard to share all known medical and behavioural information, helping you feel confident and supported as you welcome a new furry family member into your home.
Join Our Pack
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or support our work through a donation, you are an essential part of our mission. We welcome you to visit our Durham Region Animal Centre in Whitby seven days a week between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to meet our adoptable animals and see firsthand the difference we are making together.
- Staff dedication and friendliness
- Efficient adoption process
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10/19 - October is RVT Month, and registered veterinary technicians play a hands-on role in the health of the animals in our care. Come along for a full shift with Jocelyn Rutgers, RVT at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Midland and District Animal Centre. Her day starts with morning rounds at 9 a.m. and carries on through paperwork, health checks for new arrivals, vaccinations, blood samples and fecal tests. By 4 p.m. she’s back checking in on the animals in her care, with a few snuggles along the way. Thank you, Jocelyn, and thank you to every RVT on our team for the skill and compassion you bring to animals each day.
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10/9 - Remember this sweet girl? Midnight is still waiting. She’s been waiting for a loving home since May 26, almost half a year for this 8-year-old senior girl. When we shared Midnight a few months ago, so many of you showed her love, shared her story, and hoped alongside us that her family would find her. But somehow, she’s still here. Our team has loved caring for Midnight while she waits, but after months in our care, we would love nothing more than to see her finally settle into a home of her own. Maybe the right person just hasn’t seen her yet. If Midnight isn’t the right fit for your family, sharing her story could help her reach the person she’s been waiting for. Midnight is available for adoption at the Ontario SPCA Barrie and District Animal Centre. Learn more about her at: ontariospca.ca/adopt/midnight-263176
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10/8 - This sweet girl has been waiting for her forever home since April 💙 While in foster care Ebby has truly opened up and has turned into a chatty, couch-snuggling night owl who also expects a daily compliment on pretty she is. Ebby has a playful disposition and enjoys her toys from time to time. She's also a climber and would be so very happy for a lovely perch by a window where she can soak up all the sunshine. All Ebby needs now her loving family to find her, maybe ine that includes a new kitty companion! Because she's in foster, she's not at the centre where visitors can meet her. To book a meet and greet, kindly call 705-534-4459 ext. 6 or email midland@ontariospca.ca at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Midland and District Animal Centre. Learn more about Ebby: ontariospca.ca/adopt/ebby-262571
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10/5 - Hundreds of furry family members were protected against rabies across the province during our World Rabies Day vaccination clinics! Over the past two weeks, veterinarians, volunteers, community partners and pet parents came together in Muskoka, Cornwall, Akwesasne First Nation, Barrie, Stouffville, Sudbury, Durham and Thunder Bay for free rabies vaccinations. This was all made possible thanks to a generous donation of 500 vaccines by @Boehringer_Ingelheim. Thank you to the veterinarians, team members and volunteers who made this campaign possible, and to everyone who brought their pet in to get protected. Read more on our blog: ontariospca.ca/blog/500-pets-protected-through-world-rabies-day-clinics #WorldRabiesDay #WorldRabiesDay2026 #WRD2026 #StrongerTogetherWRD
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10/3 - October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Meet a few of the adoptable dogs currently waiting for loving homes at Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres across the province: Juno: 50 days in care | York Region Animal Centre Midnight: 70 days in care | Barrie and District Animal Centre Striker & Jojo: 68 days in care | Renfrew County Animal Centre Luna : 120 days in care | Barrie and District Animal Centre Odin: 72 days in care | Muskoka Animal Centre Centre Could one of them be the one you’ve been waiting for? Learn more about adoption at ontariospca.ca/adopt.
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10/1 - This is what the CARES Fund looks like in action. Food for families who need it. Care for more animals. Support for local SPCAs and Humane Societies across Ontario. Your ticket in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Fall Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery makes the next round of grants possible. Get yours at ontariospcalottery.ca Lottery licence number: RAF1573470
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9/30 - Did you know your @dogsdomagic ticket helps animals in need? When you grab a seat at the show, you get to watch incredible dogs take the stage. You also help dogs and other furry friends across Ontario get the care they need. $1 from every ticket sold goes to the Ontario SPCA, and our goal is to raise $10,000 by the end of 2026! Whether you're coming to a show or simply want to help, you can also donate directly anytime through the QR code in this video. Every contribution, big or small, helps us make a difference. Watching on your phone? Screenshot the QR code, open the screenshot in your photo library, then press and hold the code to open the donation link. Want to make even more magic? Give today at https://bit.ly/4hlHfnc Thank you for being part of the magic! 🐾 #DogsDoMagic #OntarioSPCA
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9/26 - Enjoy a show. Help animals in need. 🐾❤️ @ontariospca $1 from every ticket sold goes to the Ontario SPCA, and our goal is to raise $10,000 by the end of 2026! Whether you’re coming to a show or simply want to help, you can also donate directly anytime through the QR code in this video. Every contribution, big or small, helps us make a difference. 💙 📱 Watching on your phone? Screenshot the QR code, open the screenshot in your photo library, then press and hold the code to open the donation link. Grab your tickets, donate if you can, and share this video to help spread the word. Let’s reach $10,000 together! 🐶✨ #charity#dogs#puppylove
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