Our Pathway

A first-of-its-kind in North America, the MySPCA Community Bond will be the largest investment capital raise by a Charity, backed by tangible assets and a proven revenue track-record.

Jun
2024
Completed

City Minor Variance Approval

Secured minor variance planning approval to permit 55,000 SF new build at previous HBSPCA dog park & vet clinic location

City Minor Variance Approval

Secured minor variance planning approval to permit 55,000 SF new build at previous HBSPCA dog park & vet clinic location

Jan
2025
Completed

Investor Due Diligence

We spoke with hundreds of community stakeholders, in partnership with Tapestry, to create impactful and attractive investment opportunities with community bonds

Investor Due Diligence

We spoke with hundreds of community stakeholders, in partnership with Tapestry, to create impactful and attractive investment opportunities with community bonds

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

Jul
2025
Completed

Campaign Office Launch

HBSPCA partners with AMJ for move to temporary campaign headquarters to McMaster Innovation Park, making room for new construction to start

Campaign Office Launch

HBSPCA partners with AMJ for move to temporary campaign headquarters to McMaster Innovation Park, making room for new construction to start

Aug
2025
Completed

Site Plan Approval

Site plan conditionally approved to build 55,000 SF Animal Welfare Hub beside current facility on 6+ acre masterplanned campus

Site Plan Approval

Site plan conditionally approved to build 55,000 SF Animal Welfare Hub beside current facility on 6+ acre masterplanned campus

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

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Total Capital Project Cost

$34,741,588+
More than 50% committed
Modern two-story building with dark panels and wooden accents, surrounded by trees and parked cars under a blue sky with wispy clouds.Modern building with large glass windows and a slanted roof, labeled Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, with people and cars outside.Modern building beside a park with walking paths, benches, fountain, trees, and people walking dogs.Modern SPCA building with a fenced outdoor area where people are walking and interacting with dogs under a pale sky.

Special thanks to our partners for making this possible.

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