by Michelle | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog, Education, Pet Health, What' New
Microchipping your cat or dog is a one-time procedure that will last a lifetime. The simple and painless process performed at the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) can significantly improve your chances of locating your missing pet. According to data from Eidap...
by Michelle | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog, Education, Pet Health, What' New
Cats and dogs must be vaccinated against rabies in the City of Hamilton. The law was enacted in 2019 after a rabies outbreak infected hundreds of animals and humans in the city. Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a...
by Michelle | Apr 17, 2022 | Blog, Education, Pet Health, What' New
The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) provides low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries for your feline friends in keeping with the organization’s commitment to keeping animals healthy and helping to control the cat population. “There is a huge cat...
by Michelle | Apr 16, 2022 | Blog, Education, Pet Health, What' New
Community cats, while cute, can be problematic for a community. They can have a negative impact on local ecosystems and spread disease to humans and other animals. Community Cats also typically live very short lives and suffer through excruciating injuries and...
by Michelle | Apr 15, 2022 | Adoption, Blog, Education, What' New
The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA prioritizes keeping pets and people together. However, life circumstances may change and pet behavioural concerns could lead to the decision for some people to surrender their pets. Before making that decision, it’s important to establish...