50,000

Square ft. Hub

27+

Outdoor Pet Space

13+

Operating Rooms

50,000

Square ft. Hub

27+

Outdoor Pet Space

13+

Operating Rooms

Canada's First Animal Welfare Hub is (almost) Here!

WE'RE Setting a New Benchmark for Animal Care. THIS IS THE CARE YOUR PET DESERVES.

Enriched Dog Play Yards & Agility Trails

Outdoor zones with agility equipment, shade, and supervised play—supporting both physical wellbeing and adoption readiness.

Education & Community Engagement Hub

A flexible space for school groups, workshops, adoption events, and public outreach—bringing people closer to the pet-first mission.

Calming Recovery Suites

Low-stress enclosures with natural light, soft bedding, and noise reduction—ideal for post-surgical recovery and shy pets.

State-of-the-Art Behavioural Centre

At the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA), every dog that comes through our doors has a unique story.

On-Site Veterinary & Emergency Clinic

In-house vet rooms equipped for exams, minor surgeries, vaccinations, and rapid response to urgent health issues.

Puppy & Kitten Nurture Wing

A quiet, temperature-controlled area for the most vulnerable animals, with round-the-clock care, bottle-feeding zones, and bonding rooms.

State-of-the-Art Adoption Centre

A purpose-built space to help animals recover emotionally and socially before adoption. Designed for gentle training, decompression, and re-socialisation.

Outdoor Pet Exploration Playground

A secure, enriched outdoor space where cats can roam, climb, and engage in natural behaviours while remaining safe and socialised.

1887

Founding of the Hamilton SPCA

The first meetings were held that March, and Adam Brown became the founding president, serving for 35 years. This moment marked the beginning of organized animal welfare in the Hamilton region.
1919

Ontario passes the OSPCA Act

This was the province’s first animal welfare law, shaped in large part by lobbying efforts from Hamilton and other SPCAs. The legislation provided a legal foundation for protecting animals across Ontario.
1927

Hamilton SPCA Humane Education pamphlet distributed province-wide

The Ontario Minister of Education circulated the Hamilton SPCA’s pamphlet to schools across the province. This established Hamilton’s program as a model for humane education and children’s advocacy.
1948

First independent animal shelter opens

Built on Parkdale Avenue, it housed up to 200 animals and became a hub for animal care. This milestone transformed the HBSPCA from an advocacy group into a full-service sheltering organization.  In 1968 a new $200,000 facility replaced the earlier building, significantly expanding space and services. It modernized the Society’s ability to provide medical care, housing, and adoptions.
1987

Centennial and expansion of services

The HBSPCA celebrated its 100th anniversary with a major community event, featuring cartoonist Ben Wicks as keynote speaker. That same year, the Society took on responsibility for animal control across a vast 700 km² service area.
1989

First Wiggle Waggle Walkathon held

This community fundraiser became a beloved annual tradition that ran for 33 years. It brought thousands of people and pets together in support of animal welfare.
1996

Dartnall Road shelter opens

The $5 million facility was considered one of the best in North America at the time, reflecting modern standards of animal care. Governor-General Roméo LeBlanc presided over its opening, underscoring its national significance.
2009

Companion Animal Hospital opens

This in-house clinic provided spay/neuter and medical care for shelter animals, while also supporting community programs. That same year, Ontario passed Bill 50, toughening animal protection laws with strong input from SPCAs.
2020

Adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic

The HBSPCA quickly transitioned to appointment-only adoptions with no-contact pickup and virtual interviews. Spay/neuter surgeries and the Trap-Neuter-Return program continued, ensuring core services carried on through the crisis.
2024

Pet Pantry launches

In its first year, the program distributed 70,000 meals to families in need, and it has since grown into the largest pet food bank in Canada. By helping pets stay with their families during financial hardship, the Pantry has become a cornerstone of HBSPCA’s community support.

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2024

Was the biggest year for HBSPCA and our animals.

At the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA), 2024 was a year of remarkable growth and impact. From record adoptions to expanded programs and outreach, we reached more animals and families than ever before. Explore the highlights that made this year unforgettable.

7,105

Surgeries Performed

932,840

Meals Delivered

70

Pet Health Outreach Clinics

200+

Community Cat Caregivers

HBSPCA - Dog surrounded my kids petting it
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

Since 1887, we've supported over

100,000+

ADOPTIONS

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We’ve made progress.

We’ve changed lives.

But it’s not enough. Because being for pets means doing

more

until every animal is safe, seen,

and supported. That’s the mission.

EVERY
CAT.
DOG.
LIFE.
CAT.
Always Pet First
Our Challenge
+40%

Projected increase in shelter population by 2030

As intake numbers rise and adoptions struggle to keep pace, shelters across Canada are facing space crises. Overcrowded conditions increase stress and illness among animals and reduce staff capacity to provide quality care.

+50%

Increase in pet surrenders due to economic pressures

The cost of living crisis is impacting families across our communities. The number one reason for surrender is no longer behaviour, it's financial difficulty. Families are being increasingly forced to face impossible decisions.

-20%

Decrease in access to available veterinary services

Limited access to affordable veterinary care will continue within our communities, driven by a surge in pet ownership without a veterinary workforce to grow at the same pace. Families can't afford or find the care their pets need.

Canada’s Pet First

Animal welfare hub

Our Pet First Animal Welfare Campus will provide every companion animal in need with access to better care. For the love of all pets, this project will become an example of what shelter medicine can, and should, look like, while exponentially increasing surgeries, housing, and community support.

Animal Shelter

Pioneering a new animal welfare model in Canada

3x

Humane Canine Condos

20+

Catios

4x

Fiendly Feline Condos

50+

Dog Outdoor Spaces

50+

Recovery Condos for Community Cats

500,000+

Free Meals for Community Cats

Community Cats

Hamilton’s only community cat recovery and adoption program

40,000+

Cats with One Support Destination

NEW!

Dedicated Recovery and Healing Centre

Pet Health Outreach

We’re all-in. Wherever they need us, whenever they need us

Unlimited

Off-Site Wellness Clinics

12,000+

Pets Supported Annually

15,000+

Free Vaccinations Every Year

New!

Wellness Exam Stations On-Site

6x

More Community Engagement Spaces

3+

University Partnerships for the Next Generation of Vets

Humane Education

Canada’s first veterinary teaching hub for shelter medicine

600+

Veterinary Student Placements Each Year

NEW!

Operating Room Learning Observatory Lab

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Your only non-profit walk-in veterinary health hub

8x

Exam Rooms for Walk-in and Urgent Care

50,000+

Surgeries Annually

6x

Operating Rooms Delivering Lifesaving Surgery

12,500+

Sq. Ft. Hospital with Wrap-Around Support

900+

Active Volunteers

300+

New Active Foster Families

Volunteers

Canada’s largest volunteer-powered animal welfare team

100,000+

New Volunteer Hours Unlocked

90%

Of Operations Volunteer-Powered

End of Life Care

More affordable, compassionate goodbyes

24/7

Urgent and Planned Aftercare Support

1,750+

Humane and Accessible Euthanasias Annually

4x

End-of-life Compassionate Goodbyes

New!

Affordable and Dignified End-of-life Planning

Special thanks to our partners for making this possible.

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Canine Pantry

The Dog Pantry prepares customized meals and sanitizes dishes for every shelter dog, ensuring proper nutrition, special diets, and strict hygiene to prevent disease spread.

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Canine Exercise & Therapy

The Canine Exercise Room supports fitness, rehabilitation, and behaviour training for shelter and community dogs—improving mobility, confidence, and long-term wellbeing through guided, active care

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Canine Grooming

Our team can provide essential grooming care that improves health, comfort, and appearance—boosting wellness, confidence, and adoptability, while preventing health issues

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Doggy Daycare

Doggy Daycare offers flexible, affordable care for pets during vacations or crises—supporting families, preventing surrenders, and generating revenue to fund HBSPCA’s animal welfare programs

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Pet Thrift

Pet Thrift offers affordable pet products and supplies while funding HBSPCA programs—also housing the Pet Pantry, which provides free meals to pets in need

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Dog Grooming

Affordable, high-quality care that keeps pets healthy, supports responsible ownership, and generates sustainable revenue to fund HBSPCA’s animal welfare programs

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The energetic hub where dedicated volunteers coordinate the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us running — from donor calls and scheduling to onboarding and outreach support.

For the HBSPCA to become 90% volunteer-powered, this will be the operation that keeps HBSPCA running efficiently. From this space, volunteers handle thousands of donor thank-you calls, adoption bookings, and volunteer onboarding tasks each year, supporting the logistics behind every adoption and outreach program.

Their work ensures veterinarians, adoption teams, and educators can focus on direct animal care. With over 900 active volunteers, HBSPCA depends on Mission Control to connect people, data, and compassion—amplifying every donation, every hour, and every outcome.

This space embodies efficiency and heart, ensuring HBSPCA continues to operate as Canada's largest volunteer-driven animal welfare organization.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

250

Opportunities:

2

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The Community Room offers flexible indoor–outdoor space for training, corporate events, and community programs that unite people through animal-focused learning and collaboration

The Community Room is a highly adaptable space that seamlessly links the Volunteer Training and Collaboration Centre with the Hub’s outdoor areas, creating opportunities for dynamic, blended events.

Designed with flexibility in mind, it can host training workshops, team-building sessions, corporate retreats, humane education events, or public programs that flow between indoors and outdoors.

This versatility allows HBSPCA to combine spaces for large-scale events or keep them separate for simultaneous smaller activities. Whether it’s a pet first aid class or a corporate volunteer day, this space strengthens community connection through shared experiences rooted in compassion and care.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

718

Opportunities:

1

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These two community rooms offer flexible, connectable spaces for training, education, and events—bringing people together to learn, celebrate, and engage in animal-focused experiences

The Community Rooms are two multi-purpose spaces designed for flexibility, collaboration, and engagement.

They can be joined into one large room for major events or divided to host simultaneous activities, supporting both intimate and large-scale gatherings.

These rooms will host dog training classes, summer camps, pet first aid, humane education workshops, corporate retreats, and community events like “Paint Your Pet” nights.

Outfitted with adaptable layouts and modern AV capabilities, they bring learning and creativity to life while generating revenue through public programming. The Community Rooms are where people connect, learn, and celebrate the shared bond between humans and animals.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

1,184

Opportunities:

2

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The Community, Board & Donor Room unites leadership, partners, and supporters to guide strategy, accountability, and pet-first decision-making through collaboration and community connection

The Community, Board & Donor Room is where HBSPCA’s leadership, Board of Directors, and community partners come together to shape the organization’s future.

Designed for strategy, governance, and collaboration, it’s the space where decisions are made to ensure donor investments are used wisely, transparently, and always in the best interests of animals. Equipped for presentations and hybrid meetings, it hosts board sessions, donor pitches, training workshops, and community gatherings, strengthening HBSPCA’s culture of accountability and innovation.

This room reflects the organization’s values—open, collaborative, and purpose-driven—where ideas become action and every conversation advances the mission to make a better life for animals.

Starting at:

$75,000

Square ft:

658

Opportunities:

1

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The Outdoor Terrace is a social, flexible space for collaboration, education, and events—connecting people, animals, and nature in an open, inspiring environment

The Outdoor Terrace is a vibrant extension of the Hub’s learning and collaboration spaces, designed to bring people, animals, and ideas outdoors.

Overlooking natural surroundings, it provides a refreshing setting for humane education programs, corporate events, volunteer gatherings, and community celebrations. Equipped for flexible use, it easily transitions from training sessions to social events or quiet breaks for staff and volunteers.

The terrace fosters connection, creativity, and wellbeing—reminding everyone that animal welfare thrives when people are engaged and energized. It’s where collaboration meets sunlight, turning outdoor time into moments of learning, teamwork, and inspiration for all who visit.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

1,193

Opportunities:

1

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The Volunteer Learning & Collaboration Centre trains, equips, and connects HBSPCA’s volunteer workforce—offering flexible, indoor–outdoor spaces for onboarding, workshops, and community engagement

The Volunteer Learning & Collaboration Centre is the heartbeat of HBSPCA’s volunteer-powered mission—a dedicated space for training, onboarding, and collaboration among the 90%+ volunteer workforce that drives daily operations.

Connected directly to the volunteer locker area, a community room, and the outdoor terrace, it offers flexible configurations for group workshops, team-building sessions, or one-on-one mentorship. The space is designed for both education and inspiration, giving volunteers the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality animal care and outreach. It also doubles as the volunteer and staff lunch area, bring both groups together to foster a collaborative environment.

By investing in continuous learning and connection, this centre strengthens the foundation of HBSPCA’s community-led model—empowering volunteers to lead with skill and compassion.

Starting at:

$75,000

Square ft:

1,251

Opportunities:

2

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The Central Collaboration Area unites staff, volunteers, and partners to innovate, problem-solve, and pioneer creative solutions to the most pressing animal welfare challenges.

The Central Collaboration Area is the Hub’s creative engine—an open, flexible space where staff, volunteers, and partners come together to shape the future of animal welfare.

Designed for brainstorming, planning, and pilot projects, it encourages innovation over convention, allowing new ideas to move quickly from concept to impact. Equipped for workshops, meetings, and community sessions, it also serves as a flex space for hosting partners and multi-agency collaborations. This environment fosters agility, inclusion, and experimentation—key to staying ahead of the evolving challenges facing animals and families.

The Central Collaboration Area keeps HBSPCA adaptive, visionary, and community-driven.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

940

Opportunities:

1

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The Veterinary Student Classroom overlooks live surgeries, fostering hands-on learning and inspiring future veterinarians through HBSPCA’s global shelter medicine training partnerships

The Veterinary Student Classroom is an advanced learning space where future veterinarians study, observe, and practice under the mentorship of HBSPCA’s clinical team.

Overlooking the operating rooms through floor-to-ceiling observation windows, students can watch live surgeries while simultaneously learning surgical techniques and procedures in a controlled classroom setting.

Supported by partnerships with the University of Guelph, St. George’s University, and others across North America and abroad, this space cultivates hands-on experience in shelter medicine—a growing, critical field of veterinary practice.

Here, HBSPCA stewards the next generation of veterinarians, shaping compassionate, skilled professionals dedicated to community-based animal health.

Starting at:

$100,000

Square ft:

414

Opportunities:

1

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The Canine & Feline Flex Condos provide temporary spaces for animals to decompress and connect with people, doubling as meeting and consult rooms in a pets-first design.

The Canine & Feline Flex Condos are innovative, dual-purpose spaces that prioritize animal wellbeing while maximizing campus efficiency.

Designed as quiet, comfortable rooms, they allow cats and dogs to spend time outside the shelter environment, enjoying one-on-one interaction, enrichment, or rest in a calmer setting. These areas also function as meeting and consult rooms, ensuring that every square foot of the Hub remains pets-first, people-second.

By blending animal care with operational flexibility, the Flex Condos help reduce stress, improve socialization, and promote adoptability—demonstrating HBSPCA’s commitment to designing a facility where every space benefits animals first.

Starting at:

50,000

Square ft:

155

Opportunities:

2

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The Flexible Workspaces use a hotel-style system to centralize desks, reduce footprint, and keep the Hub pet-friendly and animals-first in design and purpose

The Flexible Workspaces embody HBSPCA’s “pets-first” philosophy by centralizing staff, volunteer, and partner work areas through a hotel-style sign-in system.

Instead of fixed offices, users can book shared workstations as needed, dramatically reducing the total workspace footprint and maximizing room for animal care and programming. These bright, collaborative areas are fully pet-friendly, allowing team members to work alongside animals while supporting daily shelter operations. The layout encourages connection and efficiency while eliminating wasted space—ensuring that every square foot of the Hub contributes directly or indirectly to animal welfare.

The Flexible Workspaces keep people agile and animals prioritized.

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The Operating Rooms feature double-height ceilings with viewing galleries for the public and students, setting a new standard for transparency and hands-on learning in veterinary care

The Operating Rooms are the educational centerpiece of the Unleash Love Hub—designed with double-height ceilings and observation galleries that allow both the public and veterinary students to safely view live surgeries.

This open-concept design brings unparalleled transparency to animal welfare, turning surgical care into a platform for humane education.

Visitors gain a deeper understanding of veterinary medicine, while students in the adjoining classroom observe real-time procedures before advancing to hands-on training in the shelter and hospital.

These operating rooms embody HBSPCA’s vision: combining excellence in medical care, education, and community engagement within one world-leading facility.

Starting at:

$100,000

Square ft:

783

Opportunities:

2

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The Public Viewing Area overlooks the surgical suites, offering an unprecedented, educational glimpse into veterinary care and transparency unmatched in shelters across North America

The Public Viewing Area gives visitors a rare, inspiring window into the world of veterinary medicine.

Overlooking HBSPCA’s operating rooms, it allows the public, students, and donors to observe live surgeries and medical procedures from a safe, elevated space—showcasing the skill, compassion, and precision behind every animal’s care.

This level of transparency and education is virtually unheard of in North American shelters, transforming the Hub into a true learning destination.

By opening its doors to observation, HBSPCA demystifies animal healthcare, builds community trust, and inspires future veterinary professionals—showing compassion, innovation, and accountability in action.

Starting at:

$100,000

Square ft:

341

Opportunities:

1

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Cat Condos offer calm, low-stress housing with individually vented rooms, enrichment TVs, and catio access—supporting feline health, comfort, and adoptability

The Cat Condos redefine feline housing by prioritizing comfort, health, and enrichment. Each room contains individually vented with 8 cat large units, ensuring fresh air circulation and minimizing illness transmission.

Cats can relax in private spaces or explore a shared enrichment area equipped with toys, climbing structures, and feline-friendly TV programming for visual stimulation.

Every room also connects directly to a catio, giving residents safe outdoor access and natural light. This thoughtful design reduces stress, encourages healthy behaviour, and promotes socialization—all key factors in successful adoption.

The Cat Condos create a serene, home-like environment where every cat can truly thrive as they await their forever home.

Starting at:

$5,000

Square ft:

4,147

Opportunities:

140

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Feline Mission Control coordinates all aspects of cat care—intake exams, vaccinations, feeding, enrichment, and health management—ensuring every feline’s wellbeing from arrival to adoption

The Feline Mission Control room is the central hub for organizing every detail of cat care within the shelter.

Here, staff and Registered Veterinary Technicians manage intake exams, vaccinations, treatments, meal planning, enrichment, and housing assignments for all cats in HBSPCA’s care.

Designed for visibility and communication, the space allows seamless coordination between animal care, veterinary, and behavioural teams. It’s where medical records are updated, treatment plans are executed, and daily wellbeing is monitored. B

y centralizing these operations, Feline Mission Control keeps every cat’s care consistent, efficient, and compassionate—ensuring smooth transitions from intake to recovery to adoption.

Starting at:

$25,000

Square ft:

373

Opportunities:

1

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The Feline Exercise & Physio Enrichment Room supports cats’ physical recovery and wellbeing through movement, therapy, and play that build strength, confidence, and agility.

The Feline Exercise & Physio Enrichment Room is a specialized space for cats to recover, move, and thrive.

Designed for gentle rehabilitation and daily enrichment, it supports physical therapy, mobility exercises, and confidence-building play for cats recovering from injury, surgery, or stress.

Outfitted with climbing structures, balance tools, and soft flooring, it allows for low-impact movement that strengthens muscles and coordination—without the need for aquatic therapy. Staff and volunteers also use the space to design enrichment routines that stimulate both body and mind.

This room ensures every cat in HBSPCA’s care experiences active, compassionate rehabilitation on their path to adoption. The same space also allows HBSPCA to provide physiotherapy service to community member felines.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

467

Opportunities:

1

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The Feline Enrichment & Toy Space stores toys and tools for customized play plans that reduce stress, build confidence, and enrich every cat’s wellbeing

The Feline Enrichment & Toy Space is the creativity hub for feline play, stimulation, and emotional wellness.

Stocked with toys, puzzles, climbing structures, and sensory materials, it allows staff and volunteers to design customized enrichment plans that meet each cat’s individual needs. Structured play and mental challenges help prevent boredom, reduce anxiety, and encourage socialization with people and other pets.

By promoting natural behaviours—like stalking, climbing, and pouncing—this space strengthens physical and mental health, improving overall adoptability. Every toy and interaction here contributes to a calmer, happier, and more confident cat ready to thrive in a forever home.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

214

Opportunities:

1

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The Feline Cleaning Room manages nonstop laundry and sanitation, ensuring every cat’s space stays clean, healthy, and disease-free through continuous, high-volume care.

The Feline Cleaning Room is the backbone of hygiene for HBSPCA’s cat housing areas. Equipped with commercial-grade washers, dryers, and sanitization systems, it handles the constant cycle of bedding, blankets, and cleaning materials required to keep every cat comfortable and healthy.

In a busy shelter environment, laundry never stops—cleaning is continuous to prevent illness and maintain high welfare standards. This dedicated space allows staff and volunteers to efficiently manage disinfection and supply rotation, reducing cross-contamination risks.

The Feline Cleaning Room is essential to HBSPCA’s commitment to cleanliness, ensuring that every cat rests, heals, and plays in a safe, sanitized environment.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

331

Opportunities:

1

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The Vet Dorm Room supports HBSPCA’s expanding vet training and learning partnerships—housing veterinary students completing placements and surgical practicums in shelter medicine at the Hub

The Vet Dorm Room strengthens HBSPCA’s role as a North American leader in shelter medicine education.

This space will host veterinary students and visiting professionals from partner institutions—including the University of Guelph and St. George’s University in Grenada—who come to complete co-op placements and hands-on training in high-volume spay/neuter and shelter care. Providing comfortable, on-site accommodations allows students and vets to stay longer, deepening learning and collaboration.

By welcoming trainees from across Canada and beyond, the Vet Dorm Room helps HBSPCA attract top talent, expand its international partnerships, and shape the next generation of compassionate veterinary professionals.

Starting at:

$25,000

Square ft:

195

Opportunities:

1

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Cat Catios provide safe, outdoor patios with forest views—giving cats fresh air, sunshine, and enrichment that reduces stress and supports overall health

The Cat Catios are secure outdoor patios directly connected to each cat housing room, allowing feline residents to safely experience the sights, sounds, and smells of nature.

Overlooking the forest conservation area behind the Hub, these elevated spaces feature perching platforms, climbing structures, and sunlit lounging spots that promote natural behaviours and relaxation. Access to fresh air and outdoor stimulation has proven benefits for feline health—reducing stress, improving mood, and encouraging physical activity. Volunteers can spend time with these cats outdoors to provide additional enrichment.

The Cat Catios create a calm, enriched environment that enhances both wellbeing and adoptability, helping every cat thrive while awaiting their forever home.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

1,057

Opportunities:

19

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The Feline Shelter Grooming Room provides essential hygiene care for cats in HBSPCA’s care—supporting health, preventing disease, and improving adoption readiness

The Feline Shelter Grooming Room is dedicated exclusively to maintaining the health and comfort of cats within HBSPCA’s care.

Regular grooming in a shelter environment is critical—it helps prevent matting, skin infections, and other hygiene-related conditions, while reducing stress and promoting wellbeing. This specialized space allows staff and volunteers to safely bathe, brush, and assess cats, identifying early signs of illness or discomfort. Clean, well-groomed cats are not only healthier but also more confident and appealing to adopters.

By ensuring every feline looks and feels their best, this room plays a vital role in both wellness and adoption success.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

220

Opportunities:

1

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The Feline Grooming Salon offers affordable, professional grooming that supports cat health, prevents hygiene issues, and generates revenue to sustain HBSPCA programs

The Feline Grooming Salon provides accessible, professional grooming services for community cats—supporting both health and happiness.

Regular grooming helps prevent matting, skin infections, and other hygiene-related issues that can become painful or lead to medical complications if untreated. This public service makes routine care affordable and stress-free, while giving pet owners trusted support in maintaining their cats’ wellbeing.

Staffed by trained professionals and volunteers, the salon also operates as a social enterprise, generating sustainable revenue to fund HBSPCA’s broader animal welfare programs. The Feline Grooming Salon ensures every cat can look, feel, and live their best lives.

Starting at:

$75,000

Square ft:

315

Opportunities:

1

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Cat Condos offer calm, low-stress housing with individually vented rooms, enrichment TVs, and catio access—supporting feline health, comfort, and adoptability

The Cat Condos redefine feline housing by prioritizing comfort, health, and enrichment. Each room contains individually vented with 6 cat large units, ensuring fresh air circulation and minimizing illness transmission.

Cats can relax in private spaces or explore a shared enrichment area equipped with toys, climbing structures, and feline-friendly TV programming for visual stimulation.

Every room also connects directly to a catio, giving residents safe outdoor access and natural light. This thoughtful design reduces stress, encourages healthy behaviour, and promotes socialization—all key factors in successful adoption.

The Cat Condos create a serene, home-like environment where every cat can truly thrive as they await their forever home.

Starting at:

$5,000

Square ft:

4,147

Opportunities:

140

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The Feline Healing Centre is a flexible wellness space where cats and people connect through enrichment, relaxation, and therapeutic experiences that benefit everyone

The Feline Healing Centre is a serene, multipurpose environment designed to nurture connection, calm, and wellbeing—for both cats and people.

This flexible space hosts enrichment sessions, yoga with cats, mindfulness workshops, and corporate wellness retreats, giving cats the opportunity to socialize and lounge freely while people experience the emotional benefits of animal interaction. It supports the rehabilitation of shelter cats by building trust and reducing stress, while providing a peaceful refuge for community members seeking comfort or renewal.

The Feline Healing Centre demonstrates HBSPCA’s innovative approach to animal welfare—where healing flows both ways, between pets and people.

Starting at:

$75,000

Square ft:

415

Opportunities:

1

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The Cat Café is a cozy, social space where people can relax with adoptable cats—building connections, supporting adoptions, and generating funds for HBSPCA programs

The Cat Café blends community connection with compassionate purpose, offering a warm, inviting space where visitors can enjoy coffee while spending time with adoptable cats.

Designed for comfort and interaction, it encourages calm, positive experiences that help shy or long-stay cats build confidence and find their perfect families. The café also serves as a social enterprise, generating sustainable revenue to support HBSPCA programs while promoting animal welfare awareness in a relaxed setting.

Whether visiting to adopt, volunteer, or simply unwind, guests at the Cat Café help turn everyday moments into lasting impacts for animals and their community.

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$100,000

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The End-of-Life Centre offers four private rooms and a quiet lobby, giving families space for compassionate, dignified goodbyes with their beloved pets.

The End-of-Life Centre is a deeply compassionate space designed to provide privacy, dignity, and peace during one of life’s most emotional moments. Most importantly, HBSPCA can help families who may not have the financial means to provide this humane service for their pet when they need it most.

Four private farewell rooms, each warm and comforting, allow families to remain together as they say goodbye to their cherished pets—something not possible in HBSPCA’s current facility.

A dedicated, tranquil lobby ensures privacy from other hospital activity, creating a calm environment that honours the human–animal bond.

By quadrupling capacity, HBSPCA can now serve more families with empathy and care, ensuring every goodbye is handled with the respect, comfort, and compassion that every pet and family deserves.

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$50,000

Square ft:

906

Opportunities:

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The Pharmacy provides affordable pet medications, ensuring families can access complete treatment—making veterinary care truly effective, equitable, and accessible for every animal

The Pharmacy ensures that every pet receiving care through HBSPCA can also access the medications needed for recovery and long-term health.

Open to the public, it offers affordable prescription and over-the-counter products, from antibiotics and pain relief to chronic care and preventive treatments. Accessible medication is often the missing link in achieving positive outcomes—affordable exams only matter if patients can follow their treatment plans. By providing cost-effective, reliable access to pharmaceuticals, the Pharmacy closes that gap.

It empowers pet owners to complete care plans prescribed by HBSPCA veterinarians, ensuring that every diagnosis can lead to real healing and lasting wellbeing.

Starting at:

$150,000

Square ft:

632

Opportunities:

1

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The Walk-In Vet Clinic makes HBSPCA a full-service veterinary provider—offering same-day exams, diagnostics, and referrals for surgery, behaviour, and rehabilitation under one roof.

The Walk-In Veterinary Clinic transforms HBSPCA into a full-time, accessible veterinary provider for the community.

Offering both same-day and scheduled appointments, the clinic provides comprehensive care—from annual exams, vaccinations, and wellness checkups to diagnostics, medication prescriptions, and emergency visits.

For more advanced needs, clients can be seamlessly referred for surgical, behavioural, or physiotherapy support elsewhere in the Hub, ensuring continuity of care without leaving the building.

This clinic removes barriers to veterinary access by serving families who need timely, affordable services. For the first time, HBSPCA becomes not just a shelter—but a year-round veterinary resource for the community.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

2.019

Opportunities:

10

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The Donor Lobby celebrates every supporter with a dynamic digital wall—an evolving, multimedia tribute honoring those who built and sustain the Unleash Love legacy

The Donor Lobby is the heart of gratitude within the Unleash Love Hub—a space where recognition meets inspiration.

A digital donor wall displays the names of every contributor, with each name gracefully rising toward the ceiling, symbolizing the lasting impact of their generosity. This evolving installation showcases video stories, project milestones, and campaign highlights, creating an immersive experience that connects past, present, and future supporters.

Visible to all who enter, the Donor Lobby ensures every investor, donor, and volunteer is recognized for generations to come—while inspiring new champions to join HBSPCA in building a compassionate future for animals and people.

Starting at:

$100,000

Square ft:

308

Opportunities:

1

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The shared Spay & Neuter and Wellness Lobby maximizes efficiency—serving morning and evening surgical clients, then welcoming wellness appointments throughout the day in one seamless space.

The Spay & Neuter and Wellness Lobby is a thoughtfully designed, dual-purpose reception area that optimizes both space and service flow.

Because spay and neuter clients arrive early and late in the day, and wellness appointments run steadily mid-day, HBSPCA aligned these complementary schedules to share one efficient lobby. This welcoming space accommodates drop-offs, pickups, and wellness check-ins with ease, reducing wait times and operating costs.

Staff and volunteers can smoothly transition between programs, ensuring continuous service and client comfort. By integrating both functions, the lobby reflects HBSPCA’s commitment to smart design, accessibility, and compassionate, streamlined care for all.

Starting at:

$100,000

Square ft:

858

Opportunities:

2

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The X-Ray Room enables rapid, high-quality imaging for diagnostics and surgical planning—supporting accurate, timely treatment for both shelter and community animals.

The X-Ray Room is a vital diagnostic space where HBSPCA’s veterinary team performs digital radiography to assess injuries, internal conditions, and pre-surgical needs.

Equipped with advanced imaging technology, it allows for fast, precise diagnostics on-site—reducing the need for external referrals and minimizing stress on animals in critical condition. From identifying fractures and respiratory issues to locating foreign objects or internal abnormalities, this room gives veterinarians the insight needed for accurate, informed care.

Positioned adjacent to the operating suites, the X-Ray Room ensures rapid turnaround between diagnosis and treatment, improving outcomes for both shelter animals and community veterinary patients.

Starting at:

$100,000

Square ft:

108

Opportunities:

1

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The Dental Operating Room features dual tables and integrated X-ray systems, enabling two simultaneous dental surgeries for efficient, high-quality oral care and recovery

The Dental Operating Room is a specialized surgical suite designed exclusively for veterinary dentistry—equipped with two operating tables and built-in X-ray units that allow two procedures to run simultaneously.

This setup maximizes efficiency and access to oral care, one of the most common yet underserved medical needs for animals. Veterinarians and RVTs perform cleanings, extractions, and advanced dental treatments with precision, ensuring pain relief, infection control, and improved overall health.

By integrating imaging directly into the room, diagnostic and treatment times are reduced, minimizing anesthesia duration and improving safety. This dual-station design doubles capacity, transforming how HBSPCA delivers essential dental care.

Starting at:

$150,000

Square ft:

181

Opportunities:

1

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The Wellness Clinic offers affordable, accessible preventive care for pets—serving at-risk families with exams, vaccines, and referrals for free or low-cost surgeries

The Wellness Clinic is an open, community-centered space with six exam stations dedicated to providing affordable and preventive veterinary care.

It serves families facing financial or housing instability—including those experiencing homelessness—ensuring every pet receives the care they need regardless of circumstance. Services include wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, and direct referrals for free or deeply subsidized surgeries, such as spay/neuter or emergency procedures.

By removing financial and social barriers, the Wellness Clinic keeps pets healthy and families together while reducing shelter surrenders. It’s a compassionate bridge between public need and accessible, high-quality veterinary care for all.

Starting at:

$200,000

Square ft:

706

Opportunities:

6

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The Spay & Neuter Centre features high-volume surgical suites with integrated prep, recovery, and viewing areas—tripling capacity and training the next generation of veterinarians.

The Spay & Neuter Centre is a purpose-built hub for high-volume sterilization, designed for efficiency, visibility, and education. Two operating rooms are surrounded by dedicated prep and recovery zones, with dog and cat holding areas positioned for clear staff sightlines during every stage of surgery and recovery.

This layout maximizes safety, supervision, and patient flow—allowing HBSPCA to perform three times more spay and neuter surgeries than today.

The space also doubles as a teaching environment, where veterinary students can observe procedures from an overhead viewing area and gain hands-on experience alongside HBSPCA’s surgical team, shaping future animal welfare professionals.

Starting at:

$5,000

Square ft:

3,350

Opportunities:

50

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The Adoption & Foster Lobby connects people and pets—featuring adoptable animals, private meet-and-greet spaces, and HBSPCA’s innovative Shopify-powered digital adoption platform

The Adoption & Foster Lobby is where connections become forever homes.

Designed for comfort, transparency, and joy, it features spotlight areas for adoptable pets and welcoming spaces for 1:1 meet-and-greet appointments. This is also the physical home of HBSPCA’s Shopify-powered digital adoption platform—the first of its kind globally—built to help animals find families faster. Visitors can browse available pets, learn their stories, and complete adoption steps seamlessly, both in person and online.

With dedicated areas for foster coordination and adoption support, this lobby turns compassion into action—streamlining the path from shelter to home while enhancing the adopter experience.

Starting at:

$25,000

Square ft:

1,081

Opportunities:

5

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The Meet & Greet Rooms provide private, adaptable spaces for adoptions, foster meetings, and surrender appointments—ensuring comfort, compassion, and dignity for every family interaction.

The Meet & Greet Rooms are four private, multipurpose spaces designed to nurture meaningful and compassionate interactions between people and animals.

Each room varies in size to accommodate different species and family groups, allowing pets to be settled in advance before meeting potential adopters or foster families.

Beyond adoption introductions, these rooms also provide a private, respectful setting for surrender inquiries—ensuring families in crisis are met with empathy and discretion.

Designed for flexibility and emotional comfort, the Meet & Greet Rooms embody HBSPCA’s belief that every human–animal interaction—whether beginning or ending—deserves understanding, privacy, and care.

Starting at:

$25,000

Square ft:

647

Opportunities:

4

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The Cremation & After-Care Centre provides affordable, compassionate on-site cremation and memorial services, ensuring every pet’s last moments are handled with dignity and respect

The Cremation & After-Care Centre is a compassionate space dedicated to honouring pets at the end of their lives. Located alongside HBSPCA’s expanded End-of-Life Centre, it will provide on-site cremation services and professional aftercare—preparing remains with dignity and returning them to families with care and respect.

This service fills a critical community need for affordable, transparent, and humane aftercare, ensuring families have choice to make dignified decisions at the end of their pet's life. Designed for both emotional comfort and operational excellence, the centre integrates seamlessly into HBSPCA’s continuum of care—supporting pets and their families from first adoption through their final moments.

Starting at:

$100,000

Square ft:

306

Opportunities:

1

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Vet & RVT Mission Control is the hospital’s operations hub—where staff manage records, scheduling, and communications to keep every medical procedure organized and efficient.

The Vet & RVT Mission Control room is the organizational core of HBSPCA’s hospital—a compact but essential space where veterinary staff and volunteers coordinate the entire flow of medical care.

From updating animal health records and scheduling surgeries to managing communications between intake, treatment, and recovery, every procedure passes through this control point.

It’s the behind-the-scenes command centre that ensures efficiency, accuracy, and continuity of care for every patient. By centralizing records and logistics, this team enables veterinarians and technicians to focus fully on treatment, making Mission Control the quiet powerhouse that keeps the hospital running seamlessly every day.

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

236

Opportunities:

2

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The Flex Operations Space supports rapid exams, diagnostics, and treatments—enabling vaccines, lab tests, and minor procedures with speed and efficiency between exams and surgery.

The Flex Operations Space is a high-efficiency medical zone built for speed, adaptability, and comprehensive care.

It’s where veterinarians and RVTs perform quick exams, vaccinations, and diagnostic procedures such as bloodwork, fecal testing, and visual health assessments.

Serving as a bridge between the public exam rooms and surgical suites, this space allows for rapid decision-making and seamless patient flow. Its flexible layout accommodates a range of treatments without disrupting the hospital’s core operations.

By centralizing diagnostics and minor care, the Flex Operations Space minimizes wait times, reduces stress for animals, and ensures every patient receives timely, data-driven medical attention.

Starting at:

$25,000

Square ft:

202

Opportunities:

1

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One of two general operating rooms support advanced surgeries for complex medical cases—treating injuries, infections, and internal conditions with precision, safety, and full surgical capability.

This General Operating Room is equipped for advanced veterinary surgeries beyond spay and neuter, handling cases such as abdominal procedures, orthopedic repairs, and major wound or infection treatments. For the first time, HBSPCA will be able to be a full-time vet to the public, providing surgeries outside of spay & neuter to community pets.

Outfitted with surgical lighting, anesthetic monitoring, and specialized tools, these rooms enable HBSPCA’s veterinary team to perform lifesaving interventions on-site rather than relying on external referrals. Each operating room is designed for efficiency and safety, with sterile flow, modern ventilation, and adjacent recovery areas for seamless patient transfer.

These spaces transform HBSPCA’s capacity to deliver full-service medical care—ensuring even the most critical animals receive timely, expert treatment and a stronger chance at recovery.

Starting at:

$150,000

Square ft:

171

Opportunities:

2

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One of two general operating rooms support advanced surgeries for complex medical cases—treating injuries, infections, and internal conditions with precision, safety, and full surgical capability.

This General Operating Room is equipped for advanced veterinary surgeries beyond spay and neuter, handling cases such as abdominal procedures, orthopedic repairs, and major wound or infection treatments. For the first time, HBSPCA will be able to be a full-time vet to the public, providing surgeries outside of spay & neuter to community pets.

Outfitted with surgical lighting, anesthetic monitoring, and specialized tools, these rooms enable HBSPCA’s veterinary team to perform lifesaving interventions on-site rather than relying on external referrals. Each operating room is designed for efficiency and safety, with sterile flow, modern ventilation, and adjacent recovery areas for seamless patient transfer.

These spaces transform HBSPCA’s capacity to deliver full-service medical care—ensuring even the most critical animals receive timely, expert treatment and a stronger chance at recovery.

Starting at:

$150,000

Square ft:

165

Opportunities:

2

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The ICU provides intensive, closely monitored care for critical animals before or after surgery—strategically located for rapid veterinary response and continuous recovery support.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is the stabilization and recovery centre for animals requiring close medical monitoring before or after surgery.

Purposefully located within immediate reach of the veterinary team, diagnostic equipment, and operating rooms, it allows for rapid intervention when seconds matter.

Outfitted with advanced monitoring tools, temperature control, and isolation capabilities, the ICU ensures every patient receives individualized, round-the-clock care in a calm, controlled environment. From complex surgeries to fragile rescues, this space gives animals the best possible chance to heal.

The ICU exemplifies HBSPCA’s commitment to high-standard, responsive veterinary medicine and compassionate recovery.

Starting at:

$75,000

Square ft:

248

Opportunities:

2

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HBSPCA is Ontario’s leading partner under the PAWS Act—providing safe, expert care for animals rescued from neglect, cruelty, and abuse

The Provincial Support program underscores HBSPCA’s role as the primary partner of the Government of Ontario in supporting animals through the PAWS Act (Provincial Animal Welfare Services).

When animals are taken into Provincial Care from situations of neglect, cruelty, or abuse, they may be brought to HBSPCA for immediate housing, medical treatment, and rehabilitation.

The new Hub enhances this partnership with purpose-built intake and care space designed for emergency response and safe intake space. Each animal receives compassionate, expert care until legal matters are resolved and rehoming can begin. Through this work, HBSPCA stands as Ontario’s trusted sheltering authority in protecting the province’s most vulnerable animals.

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$10,000

Square ft:

242

Opportunities:

1

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The Toy & Enrichment Room stores and organizes toys, leashes, and sensory tools to deliver personalized play and stimulation that keep dogs happy and healthy.

The Toy & Enrichment Room is where play meets purpose—housing the leashes, toys, and enrichment tools that bring joy, comfort, and stimulation to every dog.

This organized hub allows staff and volunteers to create customized enrichment schedules, ensuring each animal experiences activities that engage different senses, reduce stress, and promote mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether it’s puzzle feeders, scent games, or outdoor agility toys, everything needed for tailored enrichment is prepared here.

By coordinating daily play and learning routines, this space helps prevent boredom and anxiety, supporting healthier, happier dogs and improving their readiness for successful adoption.

Starting at:

$75,000

Square ft:

254

Opportunities:

1

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Canine Mission Control is the coordination hub for all dog care—intake exams, vaccinations, and daily health management ensuring every canine’s wellbeing from arrival to adoption

The Canine Mission Control room serves as the operational hub for all dog care within the shelter.

This is where every canine begins their HBSPCA journey—with intake exams, vaccinations, and health assessments performed by Registered Veterinary Technicians. The space also functions as a flexible command centre for managing meals, enrichment, exercise schedules, and medical treatments. Designed for efficiency and teamwork, it connects animal care, veterinary, and behavioural teams in one coordinated workflow.

By centralizing these functions, Canine Mission Control ensures consistent, high-quality care for every dog in residence—streamlining operations, reducing stress, and supporting strong health outcomes across the entire canine program.

Starting at:

$25,000

Square ft:

299

Opportunities:

1

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The Dog Pantry prepares customized meals and sanitizes dishes for every shelter dog, ensuring proper nutrition, special diets, and strict hygiene to prevent disease spread.

The Dog Pantry is the heart of daily animal care—where every meal for HBSPCA’s dogs is planned, prepared, and delivered safely.

This dedicated space allows staff and volunteers to manage specialized diets for dogs with allergies, medical needs, or recovery plans while ensuring consistency in nutrition. Industrial-grade washing stations and sanitization systems guarantee that every bowl and utensil is thoroughly cleaned, preventing the spread of illness in a high-volume shelter environment.

By centralizing food preparation and cleaning, the Dog Pantry improves efficiency, reduces contamination risks, and ensures every dog receives the tailored care and nourishment they deserve.

Starting at:

$25,000

Square ft:

260

Opportunities:

1

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The Canine Exercise Room supports fitness, rehabilitation, and behaviour training for shelter and community dogs—improving mobility, confidence, and long-term wellbeing through guided, active care

The Canine Exercise Room is a purpose-built space for agility, physical therapy, and behaviour enrichment—designed to keep both shelter and community dogs healthy in body and mind.

Outfitted with specialized flooring, agility equipment, a water treadmill, and physiotherapy tools, it supports recovery after surgery, builds mobility in older pets, and helps dogs develop confidence through structured play.

Behaviour specialists also use the space to work with anxious or reactive dogs, preparing them for adoption success. Open to public bookings, the room doubles as a community wellness space, reinforcing HBSPCA’s commitment to prevention, rehabilitation, and lifelong animal wellbeing.

Starting at:

$75,000

Square ft:

281

Opportunities:

1

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Our team can provide essential grooming care that improves health, comfort, and appearance—boosting wellness, confidence, and adoptability, while preventing health issues

The Canine Grooming Suite is dedicated exclusively to HBSPCA animals, providing vital hygiene and coat care that supports health, comfort, and recovery. Regular grooming prevents matting, skin infections, and discomfort, while allowing staff to identify medical or behavioural issues early. Even simple services like nail trimming have important preventative health and behaviour benefits.

For many dogs arriving from neglect or abandonment, grooming is their first experience of care—an important step in rehabilitation and trust-building. Clean, well-groomed animals are also more likely to be adopted quickly, reducing shelter stay times and improving overall welfare.

This behind-the-scenes service plays a crucial role in restoring dignity and readiness for every dog awaiting a new home.

Starting at:

$25,000

Square ft:

214

Opportunities:

1

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Doggy Daycare offers flexible, affordable care for pets during vacations or crises—supporting families, preventing surrenders, and generating revenue to fund HBSPCA’s animal welfare programs

The Doggy Daycare is a compassionate social enterprise that gives pet owners peace of mind while strengthening HBSPCA’s mission. Offering safe, affordable short-term care, it serves families heading to work or on vacation—but also those facing emergencies such as hospitalization, eviction, or temporary housing loss.

By providing temporary boarding instead of permanent surrender, HBSPCA keeps pets with their families and reduces shelter intake. Professionally supervised and enriched, the daycare promotes healthy play and socialization while generating sustainable revenue to fund HBSPCA programs. It’s a community safety net that protects animals, supports people, and prevents crises before they happen.

Our Doggy Daycare is complimented with ample outdoor space to bring our furry friends outside to enjoy the sun!

Starting at:

$50,000

Square ft:

361

Opportunities:

1

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Our Canine Condos provide quieter, healthier, low-stress housing with small group sizes, sound control, and individual HVAC—improving wellbeing, behaviour, and adoptability for every dog

The Canine Condos redefine how shelter dogs experience care and comfort. Instead of housing all dogs in one loud, high-stress room, the new Hub separates kennels into smaller, calming pods—no more than five dogs per room.

Each space features advanced noise-reduction materials and individual high-velocity HVAC systems to maintain clean air and optimal temperature control, minimizing disease transmission and stress. This thoughtful design supports better physical and emotional health, faster recovery, and improved behaviour—all critical factors in successful adoption.

The result is a safer, more compassionate environment that helps every dog thrive while waiting for their new home.

Starting at:

$5,000

Square ft:

3,632

Opportunities:

60

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Pet Thrift offers affordable pet products and supplies while funding HBSPCA programs—also housing the Pet Pantry, which provides free meals to pets in need

The Pet Thrift & Pantry is a dual-purpose social enterprise that supports both community affordability and animal welfare. Here, HBSPCA sells gently used and new pet supplies—leashes, beds, toys, and accessories—at accessible prices, generating sustainable revenue to fund animal care and outreach. We estimate more than $250,000 in sales within our first year operating.

Integrated within the space, the Pet Pantry distributes thousands of free pet meals each year to families facing financial hardship, preventing surrenders often caused by financial crisis. Together with door-to-door and long-haul delivery, we expect to provide more than 6 million free pet meals every year.

This model combines compassion with practicality, blending one social enterprise to support the operating costs of our pet pantry free pet meal program.

Starting at:

$150,000

Square ft:

912

Opportunities:

1

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Affordable, high-quality care that keeps pets healthy, supports responsible ownership, and generates sustainable revenue to fund HBSPCA’s animal welfare programs

The Public Grooming Centre provides accessible, professional grooming services that improve pet health while helping families maintain responsible, long-term ownership.

Regular grooming prevents matting, infections, and skin conditions—reducing medical issues and surrenders tied to neglect. This service is priced affordably for the community while operating as a social enterprise, generating steady revenue to fund HBSPCA programs and animal care.

Staffed by trained professionals and volunteers, the centre is also a teaching environment for future groomers and animal-care students. Clean, safe, and community-focused, the grooming space ensures every pet leaves healthier while every visit strengthens HBSPCA’s mission.

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75,000

Square ft:

200

Opportunities:

1

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The new Hub expands indoor dog housing from 20 kennels to 60, a threefold increase. These kennels are designed.

Dog Housing

The new Hub expands indoor dog housing from 20 kennels to 60, a threefold increase. These kennels are designed with modern shelter medicine in mind: quieter zones, natural light, and dedicated exercise access. Today, the limited number of kennels means that HBSPCA often has to defer intake, rely heavily on foster placements, or keep dogs in less-than-ideal holding areas.

With expanded housing, the shelter can consistently provide every dog a proper run, reducing stress and behavioural decline that lengthens stay.

Quantitatively, tripling capacity means HBSPCA can accommodate hundreds more dogs per year, particularly larger breeds that often stay longer. This expansion addresses Humane Canada’s projected 40% increase in overcrowding by 2030, giving HBSPCA the buffer capacity needed to absorb sudden influxes from cruelty cases, municipal transfers, or seasonal surges.

More runs also mean improved flow: while one cohort is in adoption prep, another can be showcased to the public, cutting average length of stay and increasing adoption throughput.

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Completed

Customer Loyalty Program Setup

Setting up a loyalty program to reward our customers for their love and support.

Customer Loyalty Program Setup

Setting up a loyalty program to reward our customers for their love and support.

Nov
2023
Completed

Post-Launch Review

Conducting a review after the launch to assess our success and areas for improvement.

Post-Launch Review

Conducting a review after the launch to assess our success and areas for improvement.

Nov
2023
Completed

Feedback Implementation

Implementing feedback received from customers to enhance their experience.

Feedback Implementation

Implementing feedback received from customers to enhance their experience.

Apr
2025
Completed

Detailed Design Completion

Together with volunteers and a peer et review panel, we finalized a pet-first design that prioritizes our companions in every space

Detailed Design Completion

Together with volunteers and a peer et review panel, we finalized a pet-first design that prioritizes our companions in every space

Nov
2025
Completed

Unleash Unveiling Event

Our jam-packed invite-only evening, where we first announced the future of animal welfare in Hamilton, Burlington, and beyond

Unleash Unveiling Event

Our jam-packed invite-only evening, where we first announced the future of animal welfare in Hamilton, Burlington, and beyond

Jan
2026
Completed

Community Bond Launch

At the start of 2026, anyone across Canada will be able to invest directly in the project starting at just $1,000

Community Bond Launch

At the start of 2026, anyone across Canada will be able to invest directly in the project starting at just $1,000

Apr
2026
Completed

Public Campaign Start

We're about to get loud! n Spring 2026, you'll find us across the community with events and billboards to share our future

Public Campaign Start

We're about to get loud! n Spring 2026, you'll find us across the community with events and billboards to share our future

Total INVESTMENT CAPITAL

$34,741,588+
More than 75% committed

YOUR opportunities

Our strategy is simple; build upon our exponential revenue growth success todemonstrate that 100% of this innovative capital project can be finance-backed. Investors have the option to donate annual interest to HBSPCA and receive a charitable tax receipt.

SERIES
A

$100,000

Min Investment

7 Years

6%

Annual Interest

Pioneer Naming Opportunity
Annual Interest Payments
Principal Repaid at Maturity
SERIES
B

$50,000

Min Investment

6 Years

5%

Annual Interest

Pioneer Naming Opportunity
Annual Interest Payments
Principal Repaid at Maturity
SERIES
C

$50,000

Min Investment

5 Years

4%

Annual Interest

Pioneer Naming Opportunity
Annual Interest Payments
Principal Repaid at Maturity
SERIES
D

$50,000

Min Investment

4 Years

3%

Annual Interest

Pioneer Naming Opportunity
Annual Interest Payments
Principal Repaid at Maturity
Charitable Donations

$10M

Total Goal

Charitable donations will not throttle project progress... they will accelerate operational growth.
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What is Unleash Love?

Unleash Love is the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA’s bold new vision to transform animal welfare through the creation of a 55,000-square-foot Animal Welfare Hub—the first of its kind in North America. It integrates sheltering, veterinary care, education, community outreach, and social enterprise under one roof to create a Pet-First future.

What makes this Animal Welfare Hub unique?

The Unleash Love Hub will be the first fully integrated animal welfare centre in North America, combining: a) Shelter housing with species-specific design, b) A walk-in public veterinary clinic, c) High-volume spay/neuter and surgical suites, d) Education and community spaces, e) End-of-life and aftercare services, and f) Social enterprises (grooming, daycare, thrift, cafés). All designed with transparency, efficiency, and compassion at the core. What makes it truly unique is the ability to provide affordable, accessible services for all animals in our community from birth to end-of-life.

How much will the project cost, and how is it being funded?

The total project cost is approximately $35 million. Funding will come from a blend of philanthropy, institutional financing, community bonds, and social enterprise revenue. This diversified model ensures financial sustainability while allowing the community to directly invest in the future of animal welfare.t

How will this project help address animal welfare challenges?

Humane Canada projects by 2030: 40% more shelter overcrowding, 20% fewer veterinarians, and a 50% rise in surrenders due to financial hardship. The Hub directly tackles these issues by expanding shelter capacity, increasing access to affordable veterinary care, and launching programs that keep families and pets together.

How will the new Hub impact the community?

The Hub will support tens of thousands of animals and families annually, create local employment and volunteer opportunities, expand training for veterinary students, and provide accessible services for families of all income-levels. It will serve as a regional centre of excellence for animal welfare, education, and humane leadership.

Why is HBSPCA building a new facility?

Our impact is palpable, but we’ve hit a ceiling. We have the capacity and track record to scale our operations alongside hundreds of volunteers, but we are out of space to do so. EVERY square inch of our current hospital and shelter have been maximized to support the animals. We’ve done everything we can, with everything we have, to create a more humane community - but there’s still so much more to do! Overcrowding and outdated infrastructure restrict HBSPCA’s ability to meet growing needs. The new Hub will triple dog housing, quadruple cat housing, and triple surgical capacity, ensuring the organization can meet the demands of 2050 and beyond.

What will happen to the current HBSPCA location?

We're building our new hub directly beside our current location. Upon construction completion, all operations will be transitioned over to the new hub, and the existing shelter will be renovated to plan for future capacity increases. The site plan connects these two buildings together, creating a 6+ acre master-planned pet-first community.

When will construction start and finish?

Conditional site plan approval has already been secured, and HBSPCA is moving toward building permit submission. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the new Animal Welfare Hub opening to the public in 2028.

What are the MySPCA Community Bonds?

A community bond is an interest-bearing loan that a non-profit, charity, or co-operative can issue to support a project they are undertaking. Individuals and organizations can purchase bonds and earn interest, and their investments support projects that generate social, cultural, and/or environmental returns. Community bonds have been used successfully by many types of organizations, typically in conjunction with other forms of financing like mortgages and lines of credit. The MySPCA Community Bond is your opportunity to invest directly in HBSPCA's new 55,000 SF Animal Welfare Hub.

Can anyone invest in the project?

Yes, investments start at just $1,000. Investments can directly to the project.

How can I support the project?

You can invest, donate, or volunteer. Investors can purchase community bonds through Tapestry Community Capital. Donors can contribute directly or sponsor naming opportunities. Volunteers can help with campaigns, animal care, or community outreach. Community members can support us by spreading the news with friends, families, and businesses

Have community bonds had success before?

Many other social enterprises and charities across Canada have used community financing and community bonds successfully. Tapestry Community Capital have supported other organizations as they raised over $110 million dollars from nearly 4000 investors. Many other not-for-profit and co-operative organizations have financed their projects using Community Bonds, including the Centre for Social Innovation, Guelph Trillium Waldorf School, Argonaut Rowing Club, Places for People Haliburton, SolarShare, Earth Day Canada, Habitat for Humanity Guelph, 10C, and YWCA Toronto.

How will the bonds be repaid?

HBSPCA has gone through extensive financial planning to ensure that bond principal can be repaid to investors upon maturity, and interest on all bonds can be paid annually. The Offering Statement which includes the Business Plan with all of these details will be sent to you when you complete the purchase request form. HBSPCA has a recent history of social enterprise revenue, paired with large real estate assets and conservative revenue projectionss for the hub - all of which partially back the bonds and provide a pathway for repayment of the bonds.

Are the community bonds taxed?

Interest earned from a community bond is taxed as regular Investment Income from Canadian Sources. Consult with a tax accountant for your individual case. Tapestry Community Capital will support HBSPCA in preparing, filing and issuing T5/RL-3 Statements of Investment Income and will send them annually to investors via a secure electronic PDF on our behalf.

What if something happens and I need my investment back before maturity?

Bondholders may request a repayment of bond principal in times of hardship, subject to the availability of replacement capital and/or funds within the organization and at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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