Celebrating Pride. Celebrating Community.

The HBSPCA proudly celebrates Pride Month and the diverse community we serve. We believe every person - and every pet - deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and love.

Shop For Your Pet. Help Another.

Pet Thrift by the HBSPCA offers quality toys, treats, crates, and everyday essentials for cats and dogs - all at affordable prices. Every purchase goes directly back into the care and programs our animals depend on.

Say I Do. Help Animals Too.

Make your wedding day even more meaningful by supporting animals in need. Whether you donate in lieu of favours or invite guests to give in your honour, the HBSPCA Wedding Celebration Program makes it simple and heartfelt.

Every Animal. Outside. At The Same Time.

Imagine a shelter where every cat has their own catio and every dog has outdoor access - every single day, all at the same time. That's what our Unleash Love campaign is building.

Paint Your Pet!

Create a Paw-trait you'll treasure for years at our next Paint Your Pet Class. No experience needed!

What’s the Scoop?

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Lucky Lou's Story: A Tiny Kitten Who Could Not Wait

Lucky Lou arrived with his eyes sealed shut and in terrible pain. Here's how this tiny kitten found healing - and his happy update.

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Keeping Pets Safe and Calm This Canada Day

Canada Day fireworks are fun for us, terrifying for them. A few simple steps can keep your pet calm, safe, and close to home.

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Family, Found: Celebrating the Power of a Legacy Gift

Elena built a life around love - and when she thought about the future, she thought about the animals too. Here's her story.

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The Single Best Thing You Can Do for Your Pet

It's routine, it's simple, and it might be the most important thing you do for your pet. Here's why.

Upcoming Events

Pet Health

Pet Health Outreach Clinic

Providing affordable pet health care to companion animals in our community.

Jul 4, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Pet Health

Pet Health Outreach Clinic

Providing affordable pet health care to companion animals in our community.

Jul 7, 2026
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Pet Health

Pet Health Outreach Clinic

Providing affordable pet health care to companion animals in our community.

Jul 8, 2026
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Dog Training

Dog Training: Level One

Learn sit, down, heel, stay, and more, in this interactive, intimate dog training class at the HBSPCA. We'll cover everything you need to get started.

Jul 9, 2026
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
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Our Programs

Since 1887, we've woven a fabric of compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our furry friends. With a suite of accessible, affordable, and impactful programs at your fingertips, we're building a world where no animal is left behind.

THE IMPACT - Thanks to Donors Like YOU!

$3.8 Million

In Below-Market-Rate Veterinary Care Provided

Small words Healthier communities through accessible animal healthcare

7,105

Surgeries Performed

932,840

Meals Delivered

70

Pet Health Outreach Clinics

200+

Community Cat Caregivers

1,687

Preventative care appointments

53,320

Animal Foster Hours

23,133

Hours of Pet Enrichment

3,150

Vaccinations Administered

24,893

Volunteer Hours Logged

955

Animal Surrenders

50%

Reduced Length of Stay in Shelter to just 8 days.

25+

Pet Pantry Foodbank Partners

934

Animal Adoptions

100+

Dog Behaviour Classes Offered

462

Pet Parents Utilized our Compassionate End of Life Program

19

Corporate Team Days

7,310

Pets Microchipped

2T

Pet Thrift - Diverted over 2 Tonnes of Waste

Here For Our Community

Here’s What They’re Saying

We adopted Cello yesterday and her first night was hard. She was so scared of us but I’m glad to report that after only one night she has already learned to trust us and adapt to a new environment.

Thanks to SPCA for helping us find our newest family member 🥹

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Dakota S.

They are a Wonderful Team . I did end of care for my 2 beloved dogs and they are so supportive. It made my process easier to deal with because of there extreme compassion. They also run a pet store with so many products for cats , dogs and small animals.

Stop in and support them because without them our community would not survive. Thank you again and Big Thank You to Orient ❤️

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Janet S.

A big thank you to Hamilton SPCA and Natalie, Manager of the Pet Visiting Program. From our very first inquiry, they were incredibly responsive and thoughtful in helping us arrange the perfect visit for our Co-operative Preschool.Volunteer Susan was warm, informative, and so engaging with the children, and Sir Phil was an absolute hit—we all fell in love!We’re so grateful for this meaningful community service and the special bonding experience it created for our friends. 🐾

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Jane W.

Neutered 7 month old cat with first vaccines. First time pet humans. Definitely recommend. Everything explained well. He was very well afterwards 🙏 thank you

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Liz S.

I came to put my 26 year old (in July) 😪 cat (Smokey) to rest. She was suffering and she had arthritis as well. The staff were compassionate and wonderful. Thank you.

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N G.

Great service and great selection. I’m a big animal lover and wish for more places like this. Come and help a furry friend out

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Robert M.

We celebrated my daughter's 8th birthday here with their birthday party program and couldn't be happier! The HBSPCA staffer Ruby was phenomenal. She was organized, fantastic with the kids and adults alike. We loved the shelter tour with the scavenger hunt. We loved meeting the animals. She was also flexible and had anything we could possibly need. The best part was as we were taking home two of my daughter's friends, they both said how they would love to have THEIR birthday parties at the HBSPCA! That's a high recommendation from a kid. Well done!

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Stephanie M.
Willie

Thank you for the lovely card for our 6 months ‘gotcha Day’! Willie has been amazing and has already called his spots on the couch, chair and a part of the family! lol. He is a fabulously amazing little puppy and we are enjoying every second with him! Next steps are to get him and our cat Merlin acquainted (baby steps! lol!) Here is a picture of him, he sleeps sooooo soundly! Hope you enjoy the picture as much as we have taking them!

Wednesday

Hi there, I adopted Wednesday (formally Coco) just over a month ago, and I wanted to reach out and thank you for making the entire adoption process so easy and pleasant! My family and I absolutely adore her, and she follows me around like my shadow. Her personality has really started to show in the past couple of weeks, and she is just the sweetest little baby. I’ve attached some pictures ◡̈

Reba

Hello Hamilton SPCA team! We’re so in love with our silly crazy girl Reba. She’s settled into her life with us and has wholly and completely taken over our worlds. She loves hanging out upside down in her crate and taking the best spots on the couch. The best thing we ever did was get chosen to be her pet parents, thank you all so much for making that possible. Thank you!

Salem

Update on Salem: he's really come out of his shell and he is the neediest cat I have ever had the pleasure of having. He does have a bit of orange cat energy so him and Lyla have become absolute menaces LOL! He's the cuddliest, sweetest cat, and he LOVES to talk. Thank you guys again so much.

Sammy

We'd like to provide you an update on our miss Sammy and how she's been doing since we adopted her in December! She is such a sweet girl. She sleeps with me every night in her bed. Sometimes I hear her cute little noises when she sleeps. I take her on walks at least 3x daily. She loooooves them and has so much energy, now that she's been fully weaned off her medications!! We've found the Ancaster dog park to be a fav when she gets to see all of her friends weekly! We currently are in the level 1 K9P program at the SPCA and she's been doing so well with all of the exercises! Such a smart cookie!

Benji

A little update! Benji is doing so well seven months after joining our home. He and his “brother” Georgie are getting along so well, they are always ready to play! Benji has been such a wonderful addition to our family and we’re so happy we found him. Thank you for all the work you do, not just for Benji, but all the other animals out there that just need a bit of love to truly thrive!

Gemma

Hello We received our congratulations on Gemma's 6-month "gotcha" anniversary. Here is a current photo of Gemma and her brother George ( Popeye ). These 2 have a very special bond between one another. They never leave each other's side. Thank you for making this possible. Our home is even busier but filled with so much love and cuddles.

Ducky

Hi! I wanted to reach out and say thank you to the HBSPCA. One year ago today on March 8, 2025 we adopted our cat, Ducky (named Victoria at adoption). We are absolutely in love with her, and our lives have very much changed for the better. Thank you again!!!

Maisie

Hello, I just thought I’d reach out and provide you with an update on Molly McJingles (now Maisie). My husband and I adopted her in January and she has been such an amazing addition to our family. Now nearly 6 months old, she is so smart and learning all her basic commands, as well as walking well on leash. Despite her size, she is such a love bug and loves to snuggle up with us and her brother (our 9 year old lab). But she can certainly play when the mood strikes! She’s a very happy little pup and we are so thankful for her. Thank you so much for all that your organization does!