Each Animal That Comes Through Our Doors Has a Story
Some arrive scared. Some are injured. Others have lost the only home they knew. No matter their past, each deserves safety and a second chance.
Caring for an animal can cost thousands of dollars — from surgeries, medical treatment and food to the time and space they need to heal. Compassion opens the door, but it’s your generosity that makes real healing possible.
The crisis is now. More pets have been surrendered in 2025 than ever before.
Right now, our shelter is at capacity. Surrenders are rising faster than we can manage, and we cannot keep up without you.
Your gift helps keep our emergency medical clinic open, the food bowls full, and the kennels warm. Most of all, it means the difference between an animal waiting and an animal finally going home.
Let’s make sure every pet gets to spend this holiday season safe in their forever home — loved, cherished, and part of a family.
Caring for an animal can cost thousands of dollars — from surgeries, medical treatment and food to the time and space they need to heal. Compassion opens the door, but it’s your generosity that makes real healing possible.
The crisis is now. More pets have been surrendered in 2025 than ever before.
Right now, our shelter is at capacity. Surrenders are rising faster than we can manage, and we cannot keep up without you.
Your gift helps keep our emergency medical clinic open, the food bowls full, and the kennels warm. Most of all, it means the difference between an animal waiting and an animal finally going home.
Let’s make sure every pet gets to spend this holiday season safe in their forever home — loved, cherished, and part of a family.
Change a Life
What your donation can do
$25
Nutritional supplements for 1 week
$50
Medication and wound care supplies for 1 week
$100
Core vaccines and deworming
$250
Spay or neuter surgery
$500
Behavioural assessment and training
$1000
Lifesaving surgery and recovery
Be Their Lifeline
Pet Profile Highlights
Gin & Fizz were found next to their dead mother
At just four weeks old, Gin and Fizz were found curled beside their mother who had died — left completely alone, far too small to survive on their own. Without urgent donor support, they would not be alive today.
Because of you, they received round-the-clock foster care, grew strong and playful, and are now ready for loving homes.
At just four weeks old, Gin and Fizz were found curled beside their mother who had died — left completely alone, far too small to survive on their own. Without urgent donor support, they would not be alive today.
Because of you, they received round-the-clock foster care, grew strong and playful, and are now ready for loving homes.
Peaches was suffering from heartworm disease
Peaches came to the HBSPCA weak and fighting to breathe, suffering from deadly heartworm. Thanks to donor support, she received nearly $6,000 in lifesaving care. Today, Peaches is healthy, full of energy, and waiting for her forever home.
Your support gave Peaches her second chance — and right now, more animals are waiting for theirs.
Peaches came to the HBSPCA weak and fighting to breathe, suffering from deadly heartworm. Thanks to donor support, she received nearly $6,000 in lifesaving care. Today, Peaches is healthy, full of energy, and waiting for her forever home.
Your support gave Peaches her second chance — and right now, more animals are waiting for theirs.
Help More Animals
Support Local. Give to the HBSPCA. To make the greatest impact in our community, we encourage you to support the HBSPCA. While we share a commitment to animal welfare, we operate independently from the OSPCA, ensuring that every dollar stays within Hamilton and Burlington to improve local animal care. Our team is here to answer any questions.
