Pet Bereavement

Mourning the loss of your pet?

The death of someone we love can be a very difficult experience. The death or loss of a much loved pet is no exception. When a companion animal dies it is perfectly natural to feel upset and emotional. This animal has probably been part of your life for many years and you have looked after it, fed it, loved it and above all enjoyed its company. Unconditional love might best describe the feeling between you and your pet. The loss of that shared love is significant.

Bereavement Support
 
We welcome you to attend our Bereavement Education Support Evenings. Any person mourning the loss of a pet regardless of the reason is invited to attend these meetings. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m in the SPCA lunch room. There is no cost for these meetings. Our Volunteer Bereavement Counselor is Julie Brooks, and we are very fortunate to benefit from Julie's experience as a Bereavement Counselor with the Cresmount and Markey-Dermody Funeral Homes. If you are interested in attending our Bereavement Support evenings please contact Julie Brooks directly at 905-574-5070 or email info@hbspca.com.
 
In Memory
 
What better way to remember your pet than to dedicate a Memorial Wall Plaque in their memory. Find out more how you can give your pet the respect it and honor it deserves with a place on our Memorial Wall.

Pet Cremation
 
The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA offers cremation services for most pets which includes the remains being returned in an urn to the family within seven days. Costs for cremation services vary based on weight.
 
Individual Cremation
0-20 lbs. $130.00
21-45 lbs. $150.00
46-95 lbs. $170.00
96 lbs. + $190.00
 
Communal Cremations
0-20 lbs. $22.50
21-45 lbs. $40.50
46-95 lbs. $48.00
96 lbs. + $68.00
 
(These prices do not include HST)
 
Pet Memorialization
 
Memorial Wall Plaque

Remember your Beloved Pet with a beautiful plaque that is mounted on our "In Memorial" wall at the shelter. Help support the shelter while honouring your "special friend"!
Our Memorial Wall Plaques are available in two sizes;
 
Plaque Size
Dimensions
Price
Small
5 cm x 22.5 cm
$50 plus taxes
Large
10 cm x 22.5 cm
$100 plus taxes