BC SPCA
Vancouver (British Columbia)
Branches and animal centres across British Columbia.
All animals
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Animal shelters and rescues in Canada
Established organisations with official websites. Check each centre's site for which animals are available, opening times and how adoption works.
Illustration of typical rescue work, not a specific organisation; check each organisation’s own website for current details.
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- Petfinder Canada
Covers Canadian shelters and rescues too.
- Humane Canada
Federation of humane societies and SPCAs, with a member list.
Shelters and rescues
Toronto Humane Society
Toronto
Toronto's largest shelter and public veterinary services.
DogsCats
Visit official website for Toronto Humane SocietyMontreal SPCA
Montreal
Montreal's oldest animal welfare organisation.
All animals
Visit official website for Montreal SPCAOttawa Humane Society
Ottawa
Shelter serving the Ottawa area.
All animals
Visit official website for Ottawa Humane SocietyCalgary Humane Society
Calgary
Open-admission shelter in Calgary.
All animals
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