Impact Report

Empowering Change, Celebrating Compassion

Steadfast Commitment

‍As we unveil our Annual Impact Report, we extend heartfelt thank you to our dedicated donors, volunteers and partners, whose steadfast commitment has empowered our 135+ year mission to advocate for and nurture animals within our community.

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Transformative Power

This report is more than a summary of achievements; it is a testament to the transformative power of your generosity. It clearly illustrates the impact of every donated product, financial gift, and volunteer hour, each of which serve as the lifeblood of our animal welfare organization.

As a non-government-funded charity, we are dependent on your generous support. We take pride in driving the maximum impact from every dollar we raise to serve more animals in our communities.

This year, your support had the power to transform lives for animals in our care, forever.

Man wearing glasses and a dark shirt holding a small black dog with a red leash, smiling outdoors; below is a modern building with large glass windows and a car parked outside.

Board chair Deb Brown smiling and holding a cat, alongside a letter about HBSPCA's growth, investments, and community support.

Close-up of a tabby cat inside a pink container with text listing HBSPCA 2024-2025 impact statistics including hours of care, volunteer hours, community pets served, pet meals distributed, animals helped, pets spayed/neutered, and zero euthanasias of healthy animals.

Black and white dog with tongue out being petted next to a story about Maverick, a shelter dog adopted and renamed by Hayley.

Top left: A cat inside a metal trap cage covered with a red and green blanket. Bottom left: A teal-colored container building outdoors next to a tree and parked cars. Right: Text describing the Community Cat Program from the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA about free-roaming cats and their care through Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return (TNVR).

Diagram showing population growth of unspayed female cats, starting with one cat giving birth to four kittens, leading to increasing numbers after 8 and 16 months, alongside statistics of community cats, TNVR cats, caregivers, and kittens saved in Hamilton.

Photo of a Pet Pantry building with a woman entering, accompanied by text detailing the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Pet Pantry's mission, volunteer statistics, food bank partners, and meals delivered in 2024-2025.

Two cats in enriched environments; one black cat plays with a feather toy on a string while lying on its back, and an orange cat lounges on artificial grass in a fenced area, alongside an image of a new outdoor catio with a running wheel and perches.

Two images showing a woman in blue veterinary scrubs examining a small black dog, and another image of the black dog sitting on a table with a red leash, alongside text describing the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA wellness program and its pet health services.

Two women, one with tattoos and glasses and another in blue scrubs with gloves, prepare medical supplies at a table, with statistics about pet vaccinations, exams, clinics, and microchips listed on the right.

Two veterinary professionals wearing scrubs, masks, and gloves preparing for surgery in a clinical setting.

Two-column layout with left side listing new 2024-25 veterinary staff and facility additions, and right side showing text about meeting demand for veterinary care alongside a photo of a gloved veterinarian performing surgery.

Foster Spotlight on an 11-year-old partially blind and deaf dog named Bebe with a blue collar, sitting on a tiled floor, alongside text about fostering benefits and a call to become a foster parent.

Page titled 'END OF LIFE' describing compassionate pet euthanasia and support services by HBSPCA, with images of a rainbow light sign, a cozy waiting room, and a pet memorial structure.

Volunteer smiling while kneeling beside a bulldog on grass and a volunteer with a SPCA vest standing at a table indoors, alongside statistics on volunteer hours and activities in 2024.

Page from Hamilton/Burlington SPCA report detailing Humane Education programs with a list of community learning experiences and a photo of a woman and child with a small dog.

Informational page about the Pet Visiting Program highlighting its benefits, testimonials from representatives, and a call for new Pet Visiting Ambassadors with pets.

Page from Hamilton/Burlington SPCA 2024-2025 Annual Report detailing summer camp programs for kids ages 6-14, including Critter Camp, Animal Advocates, Vet Camp, and Careers Camp, alongside a photo of four smiling children lying in a circle looking up at the camera.

Smiling dog sitting on grass near a chain-link fence; list of HBSPCA board members with titles and HBSPCA's vision statement about animal freedoms.

List of 2024-2025 community sponsors, supporters, partners, and donors for Hamilton/Burlington SPCA divided into Associations, Community Groups, Educational Institutions, Churches & Other Non-Profit Organizations and Businesses.

List of sponsors and supporters divided into three columns: a long list of company and organization names on the left and center-left, Foundations in the center-right, and Media Partners on the right. A blue box on the right contains a message about commitment to animals and community, encouraging readers to take the next step. The bottom right corner shows 'Hamilton/Burlington 2024-2025 Annual Report | 23'.

Two pie charts showing Hamilton/Burlington SPCA 2024/25 financial snapshot with funding sources and expenditures; funding major sources include Gift in Kind (3,430), Program Fees & Merchandising (3,017), Individual Donations (1,209); expenditures dominated by Program Costs (8,063).

SPCA Hamilton/Burlington Strategic Plan 2025-2028 outlining three imperatives: Elevate Care, Build Connections, and Steward Capital, with specific drivers for each goal.

Modern Hamilton/Burlington SPCA building exterior with glass walls and wooden beams at dusk, wet pavement reflecting lights.

Orange and white cat lying on a shiny pink floor next to text about creating a legacy of kindness through legacy gifts benefiting animals at the HBSPCA in 2024-25.

Financial Health Report

We're an open book.

The Hamilton-Burlington SPCA is committed to effectively allocating donor funds to aid as many abused, injured, and homeless animals as possible. We pride ourselves in transparently sharing how we put every dollar to work, and our strategy to make our impact possible.

Explore our financial and impact reports to see how your generous contributions make a difference.