Hamilton/Burlington SPCA
245 Dartnall Road L8W 3V9 Hamilton, ON, Canada

Shop CandyFace Designs for beautiful and trendy handmade face masks and hip bags and 10% will be donated to the HBSPCA. https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CandyFaceDesigns #hbspca #feelgoodfebruary #shoplocal #shelterpets

Facebook friends we need your help! Our shipment of food has been delayed and we are in need of some Royal Canin Medium Dog kibble. Can you help? It looks like the picture below and we would be happy with any size bag that you can provide :) We found some at PetSmart https://www.petsmart.ca//royal-canin-size-health-nutrition and at Pet Valu Red Hill https://www.petvalu.com///medium-adult-dog-food/FCM00268CA... We are open till 5pm today if you are able to drop some off :) Thank you!

Happy Adoption News! So it's been a few months since I brought Makenzie home, and she's growing up so nicely and happily. She just turned 8 months old back on the 15th of this month. She's been an amazing addition to my home and has been more than just a cat, but a support animal. As I continue to recover from my surgeries from last year. Thank you so much for bringing her into my life. She's doing well, happy, and content. All the best!... Sincerely, Benjamin and Makenzie! #hbspca #sheltercats

Last year Universal Cleaners Inc. raised $1300.00 for the animals of the HBSPCA. The goal is to raise even more this year and all you need to do is "like" their page So EASY!! For every new like from now until February 28th, Universal Cleaners Inc will donated $2 to the Hamilton Burlington SPCA Remember to "like" their actual page and of course share this post with everyone! Friends, neighbours, cousins, enemies and everyone in between. Let's raise some money for the animal...s who need it most! #hbspca #donate #shelterpets

Lockdown got you confused as to what day it is? Us too. We’ll help you sort out what day it is, and you’ll help animals in need. #winwin A limited amount of 2021 Calendars are now on sale for $5 off! Get yours today by calling 905-574-7722 Ext 429.... ##hbspca #shelterpets #bye2020

It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day! Choose a friend, family member, neighbour or co-worker that you haven’t seen in a while and send them a surprise! Not only will you brighten their day, but your order will support a small, local business. Plus, you’ll support animals in need. This is an all-around win!... Visit our website to see how you can shop local and support the animals of the HBSPCA https://hbspca.com/join-our-events/community-events/ #hbspca #shoplocal #RandomActsofKindness #shelterpets

One of our #HBSPCA Alumni are about to get their big break in Hallmark Channel's Kitten Bowl and Kitten Games We were so thrilled to hear from Miss Miracle's mom that she has been chosen to participate in this years Kitten Bowl! Miss Miracle is a special needs cat who found the most amazing forever home. You can see her original story here https://fb.watch/2jgonPu69r/... We can't wait to tune in to Hallmark Channel USA on February 7th for this years Kitten Bowl! Way to go Miss Miracle!

Happy Adoption News! I am finally getting around to sending you some pictures and an update on Jack (formerly Tricksley) who I adopted in early October. Jack settled into the house and became friends with my tabby cat Simon very quickly. He has a really sweet personality and is very playful (my tube of chapstick is one of his favourite toys). Jack loves to look out the front window - one day when the windows were being cleaned he had fun playing with the window washer's squ...eegee! And he loves cuddling up to his cat brother Simon for a nap. Jack brings a smile to my face everyday - I am so grateful to have adopted him. Thank you for all of your support with the adoption process and the wonderful work you do to help so many animals find homes. Marilyn #hbspca #sheltercats

Happy New Year! If your pet was going to make a resolution what would it be?

Please read full post before commenting. These adorable puppies are not yet ready for adoption, we anticipate that they will be old enough to go to their forever homes in December. Please do not call or email in regard to adoption until they have been posted on our website here: https://hbspca.com/adopt/view-dogs/ Due to reduced staff we will not be able to respond to enquiries until they are ready for adoption. ... With the overwhelming response about our last litter of puppies we recommend checking the website each day to ensure that you don't miss them. Once the puppies are posted please follow our NO CONTACT process outlined here: https://hbspca.com/adopt/adoption-information/ We are excited to share that 3 adorable puppies came into care this week! These true mixed breed pups came to us from living outside on the reservation and are not yet used to people. They will spend the next few weeks in their foster home adjusting to life inside and learning that humans can be their friends. We had so much fun playing the name game with our last litter of pups that once again we are looking to you to help us name them. We are hoping for a Holiday theme, whatever holiday your family celebrates this time of year. Caring for a litter of puppies is expensive so naming this litter of fluffs is going to cost you a donation! Here is how it works... 1. Pick some AWESOME names for 2 girls and 1 boy - shhhhh don't tell us yet! 2. Comment below with your donation amount 3. Highest donation amount by midnight on November 30th will be selected to provide names for the pups 4. The person with the highest donation amount will be contacted on Tuesday December 1st to make their donation online or by telephone 5. names will be announced on our Facebook page December 5th Ready set go!

It's #WishlistWednesday and we need laundry soap! As you can imagine we do a LOT of laundry here at the HBSPCA and we are down to our last 3 bottles of laundry soap. Can you help? Donations can be left on table just inside our front door. The door is open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm. We have also added some to our Amazon.ca wish list in case you want to shop from the comfort of your home :) ... Any brand is fine! Thank you! https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/7JVW4HXQOOPW

Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Call for Directors The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) is currently seeking candidates to serve on its volunteer Board of Directors.... The HBSPCA is an animal welfare charity serving a mixed urban and rural community. Our mission is keeping pets and people together, helping pet parents be the pet families they want to be and leaving no animal at risk behind. The HBSPCA is navigating these extraordinary times with care and diligence. At the same time, we are building future service to community, guided by the welfare of animals, the voice of community and partnerships for change. HBSPCA Directors set the organization’s strategic directions. The Board establishes appropriate governance and risk management strategies to ensure sustained long-term growth and viability. Directors are comfortable networking on behalf of the HBSPCA to increase support for service to community. Directors contribute generously of their time, talent, and treasure to the HBSPCA through committee work, participation in community events, and through personal giving. The HBSPCA is accepting applications for the Board of Directors from individuals who have a strong background in finance and audit, knowledge about not for profit charities and fund development and with previous board and governance experience. If you have the experience, skills, and enthusiasm to make Hamilton and area a humane community for animals and people alike, make an application to join the HBSPCA Board of Directors. You can find the application form on our web site at https://hbspca.com/about-us/board-of-directors/ or you can send a request to [email protected] and an application will be sent to you. Registered Charitable Number 119236750 RR 001

Show those that treat your pup with care that you’re thankful with a 2021 Calendar that supports animals and need and helps give second chances. Buy a calendar today - $25 each or 5 for $100. Visit hbspca.com/donate/calendar

BREAKING NEWS This morning Senator Murray Sinclair announces a new Bill to better protect elephants and great apes while banning ivory! Called "The Jane ...Goodall Act" in honour of the world renown primatologist Dr. Goodall herself will be at the press conference. Watch live press conference at 9:30 am EST here: https://www.cpac.ca/en/. The ground breaking legislation builds on Bill 203 and the phasing out of whale and dolphin captivity for entertainment. The Jane Goodall Act would: Ban new captivity of great apes and elephants unless licensed for their best interests, including individual welfare and conservation, or non-harmful scientific research; Ban the use of great apes and elephants in performance, including elephant rides; Establish legal standing for great apes, elephants, whales and dolphins in sentencing for captivity offences, allowing court orders for relocation or improved conditions; Empower government to extend all the protections to other species of captive, non-domesticated animals such as big cats by regulation with the Noah Clause; and Ban the import of elephant ivory and hunting trophies. Stay tuned we will keep you updated every step of the way! Share this message to spread the good news!

Happy Adoption News! Hello, My new mom is typing this for me. My name is Rita, and I was in your care in January. My new family adopted me in mid January and I wanted to give you an update. ... I wanted to thank you for everything you did for me while I was with you. I was pretty scared (especially as an elderly cat), but you knew that I was the purrrfect addition to the Baglole family. I have a fur sister. She is a 13 year old dog. She is very big. She really didn’t like me at first, and to be honest, I didn’t like her either. What a weird looking cat!! And, impolite...that funny looking thing likes to sniff my butt. How rude!! It’s okay though, I taught her who’s boss pretty fast. I live in a nice warm house with lots of cozy places to nap. Sometimes, my fur sister and I nap together on the couch. Sometimes we play fight, sometimes we make plans together on how to sneak food off the counter. I tell the funny looking cat where the food is, she gets it and then we eat our Ill-gotten gains together. I get lots of love and cuddles (which I really like) and have lots of cool toys. I am a very happy girl, and my new family loves me. Thank you SPCA staff and volunteers for taking such good care of me and for letting my new family bring me home to love me. Here’s me having a nap on the couch by the fireplace on this chilly day.

Need some holiday photos? A few local Photographers are offering sessions in support of the HBSPCA. Go here to view dates and times - https://hbspca.com/join-our-events/picture-your-pet/ Please contact the photographer to book. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place.... *Photo supplied by Kristen Avery Photography

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leadership Transition at the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Hamilton, ON (Monday, November 23, 2020) The Board of Directors of the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Barlow as incoming President and CEO effective November 30, 2020.... Melanie succeeds Marion Emo who will be leaving her role at the end of November following a remarkable eight-year tenure of building partnerships to support improved access to care and rehoming for animals at risk in our community. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Melanie Barlow as the incoming CEO at the HBSPCA on November 30, says Kim Ciavarella, Chair. Melanie’s knowledge of the community we serve, her understanding of vulnerable populations and her program leadership will support HBSPCA’s service to community well into the future. At the same time, we say good-bye to Marion Emo who has led our organization through extraordinary changes in the animal welfare sector locally, provincially, and nationally. Marion’s steadfast leadership has truly reflected the principle of being in service to community. Marion and her extraordinary team of staff and volunteers have expanded access to animal well-being for chronically under-resourced pet families with the support of community partnerships and grants. Melanie and Marion will be working closely together over the next while to ensure a smooth transition. Both are committed to engaging staff and stakeholders during leadership change and sustaining service continuity every day. Melanie was born and raised in Burlington and has been a Hamilton resident for twenty-three years. With experience in the corporate, education and non-profit sectors her most recent role was as Executive Director at Ancaster Community Services, a local charitable and social services organization. Melanie is a proud owner of an adorable Brussels Griffon. I am thrilled to be joining the HBSPCA and to be a part of a community-minded team of staff, volunteers and Board Members. The support that the HBSPCA receives from donors is a testament to the incredible work that is done to support pets and their people and advance a humane community. The HBSPCA currently has an active staff of 22 and an annual operating budget of $2.3M. Its Companion Animal Hospital on site at 245 Dartnall Road served more than 6,000 animals last year. For information contact Marion Emo. CEO. 905-574-7722 ext. 310. The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA is a donor based charitable and non-profit animal welfare organization. Our mission is keeping pets and people together, supporting pet families and leaving no animal at risk behind. Discover the miracles that happen everyday at www.hbspca.com Charitable Registration No 119236750 RR 0001

Our shelf is almost empty! Did you know that we support over 100 TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) colony caregivers? These fantastic community members are helping to care for some of our community’s most vulnerable cats. Providing food, shelter and most importantly arranging for their spay/neuter! We have a TNR food bank set up but there is almost nothing left and in these crazy, challenging times the need is even greater If you are able can you pick up some cat food and help fill o...ur shelf? Any brand is fine and both cans and kibble are needed. Donations can be left on the table just inside our front door. The door is open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm We have also updated our Amazon.ca wishlist so you can shop from your home and have items delivered directly to us! https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/7JVW4HXQOOPW Thank you!

Oh! My! Goodness! You are all amazing and we are blown away by your generosity. This was yesterday's delivery and we can not thank you enough #hbspca #wishlist #thankyou

Personalized address labels, gift tags, peel-and-stick labels and more! Shop Mabel's Labels and support our fundraiser. Go to www.campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA. Free shipping within Canada! Hamilton-based company! #winwin... #holidayshopping #christmascards #holidaymail #shoplocal #hamont #hbspca #shelterpets

To some, the number 13 is unlucky. And even more so when it falls on a Friday. This past Friday, the 13th, one of our TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) colony caregivers was having a rough day. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, she had to make an unexpected, and costly purchase.... Her day was following the myth that Friday the 13th can be considered unlucky. But, then she got a call from Diane at the #HBSPCA and her luck turned around. She was the Fall Lottery Daily Winner and won $1,000! Congratulations, Grace! Although the Fall Lottery is sold out, you can make sure you’re on our list to receive an invite to purchase tickets for the Spring Lottery by emailing [email protected] Please include your full name, mailing address and phone number.

Food, treats, toys, water fountains, and everything you need for your kitty or pup. Visit our online boutique now or ask for your invitation, if you haven't already done so. Already have a login? Follow the link below to start shopping! https://www.vetboutique.ca/eBoutiqueHamiltonBurlingtonSPCA... Haven’t received your invitation yet? Email us today at [email protected] with your name, address and phone number. We can set you up in no time!

Happy Adoption News! Hello! My name is Erin, I adopted Padme on July 3rd of this year. We love her and her grumpy face so much. She fits in well with our family and gets along so well with her cat brother Vinny. ... #hbspca #sheltercats #ForeverHomeFriday #foreverhome #adopt