BC SPCA Salt Spring Island

06/17/2024

Say hello to our little friend Tony Montana. Tony was just transferred to Salt Spring from the Cowichan Animal Care Centre where he was found as a stray with a large abscess on his cheek. After vet care and recover, Tony is ready to find his furrever home. He can be quite shy at first but will warm up slowly given time....and treats :)

Tony seems to be fascinated with other cats so he might do well in a home with a friendly, well established cat. Once he gets used to his new surroundings, he might also enjoy an indoor/outdoor life.

If you are interested in meeting this guy, please fill out an online application at https://spca.bc.ca/survey/cat-adoption-application-salt-spring-island/ or visit him at the branch during business hours (M-Th 11-4)

05/24/2024

It is with heavy heart that we need to report that a deceased cat was just delivered to the shelter by a caring community member . The person who brought it in witnessed it being struck by a vehicle between 190 and 244 Upper Ganges Rd. He is in intact medium to long haired blackish grey and male with no tattoo or microchip. Age is unknown but its estimated to be atleast 5 years old.
If you have any information that can lead to bringing closure to his family, please reach out either to the shelter at 250-537-2123 or the Gulf Island Vet Clinic 250-537-5334.

05/14/2024

UPDATE: owner has been found and they've been reunited.

Do you know this sweet girl? She was picked up wandering North End Rd near Starks without any owner in sight. No ID except for a collar. If you have any information that can help us reunite her with her family, please contact the branch at 250-537-2123 or [email protected]

05/13/2024

https://spca.bc.ca/news/do-not-leave-animals-in-hot-cars/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3OIlWTTUL3PVTGcQRuxdfRMEHeMbhkE1lfiZe6_N_ufmMvLnDevqN4T_w_aem_AYf7rlc9_GrFzP4KRYcDgYFJOjfNnL08FqND_XmC_kmOJbu82Wd_EbTOxlZnrKA-S6hvwhTtMspmqJ0UQbHJ7so8

With the weather getting warmerthe BC SPCA is reminding people to leave their pets at home rather than in their vehicles.

05/10/2024

Ruby is at the Parksville Animal Care Centre and has been looking for her furrever home for awhile. If you know anyone who would like to add a floofy rabbit to their family, please contact the branch at [email protected]

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05/06/2024

There will be a scheduled power outage affecting the animal care centre on Thursday May 9th until 10:30 AM. Staff will be here to make sure all the cats are fed and comfortable but will only have very limited service during this time and will not have access to the Internet or phones.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope to be back to normal by the time the shelter is open to the public.

Thanks

05/06/2024

It's that time of year again! Our yearly Doggie Daycare at the Saturday Market will be starting up again this coming Saturday May 11 and running through Saturday August 31. We are located in the fenced in area of Centennial Park near the marina parking lot.

Enjoy the market for an hour without having to worry about your dog being left in a hot car. 1:1 dog sitting for your beloved furry family member with one of our friendly dog-loving volunteers.

Hours run 9am until 3pm (with last dog taken in at 2:00). We can only take as many dogs as we have available volunteers.

We are also always looking to add more volunteers to our team. If you are interested in joining us for a 2 hour shift on Saturdays, please fill out an online application at https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/EnterpriseSearch?EnterpriseGuid=3daf2b99-02b2-461d-872b-54cc0a82eaf8&SearchType=Organization&SearchId=11949 or stop on by our tent on Saturday and see us in action.

04/30/2024

Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! Take 50% off all adoption fees and provide a loving home for an animal in need. View all of our adoptable animals at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/.

04/24/2024

04/18/2024

Please be on the lookout for Pablo. He has been missing since last Friday (April 12) and his family is missing him terribly. last seen at his home on Horel Road. He is approximately 6 years old and is microchipped.

If you have any leads, please reach out to the shelter at 250-537-2123 or [email protected] and we will relay the information to his family.

04/17/2024

It is with heavy heart that we need to report that a deceased cat was just brought to the Gulf Island Vet Clinic. The caring individual who brought it in witnessed it being struck by a vehicle on the 1100 block of North End Rd. He is in intact black and white male with no tattoo or microchip. Age is unknown but its estimated to be between 3 and 5 years old.

If you have any information that can lead to bringing closure to his family, please reach out either to the shelter at 250-537-2123 or the Gulf Island Vet Clinic 250-537-5334.

04/11/2024

https://saltspringexchange.com/list/missing-tiny-cat/

Missing tiny cat. Very small grey tabby, very chatty. Last seen April 4th. Lives on Tripp road. Her name is Malaha

04/08/2024

Have you been considering volunteering to give back to this amazing community here on Salt Spring? Have you ever thought about helping the animals of our community? If so, then volunteering with the BCSPCA may be for you.

Come visit our table at the upcoming Volunteer Fair on Saturday April 13 from 10am until 3pm. Speak to staff and volunteers about the many opportunities we have for volunteers.

We are recruiting for various positions but most importantly, we will be looking for eager volunteers to fill roles in fostering, dog handling for our doggie daycare event, fundraising support and a few specific times for in-shelter cat care.

Hope to see you there!

04/05/2024

Our Friends at Island Co-op have donated $10,000 to the BC SPCA that will go to not only benefiting our centre but other centres on Vancouver Island.

This money was raised through Air Serv tire inflation services available at Mid Island gas bars across Vancouver Island. So next time your tires need filling remember using a Mid Island Co-op gas bar also supports the BC SPCA!

03/26/2024

As many of you may have seen in the news, there was a surrender of over 200 cats and kittens in North Cariboo. This is quite a large undertaking. Donations of items can be made through the links in their post and sent directly to the shelter at 4011 Lansdowne Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 2R5

Many of you have reached out and asked for ways to help with the large scale intake of Cats & Kittens arriving at our Centre this week, we are so grateful for the support of animal lovers, near and far ❤

As you can imagine, 200+ felines will use up a significant amount of supplies daily for the weeks/months to come.

If you're wanting to send your love and support from afar, we have our Amazon wishlist to send directly to these animals: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/28C5HFFI5IL4K?ref_=wl_share

We are currently in need of the following items:
🐱Towels, sheets and thin fuzzy blankets
🐱Cat litter (they are used to using a clay variety)
🐱Stainless steel cat dishes
🐱Pee pads
🐱Kitchen food scales (for monitoring kitten weight gain!)
🐱Litterboxes/litter trays (dollar store 'dish bins', foil pans and large Tupperware work for our teeny tiny tushies too)
🐱Garbage bags - its gonna be messy!
🐱XL wire dog kennels with removable tray bottom
🐱Hard sided cat transport crates/carriers
🐱Churu lick tubes or other high value cat treats (ie. Tuna, sardines, etc..)

Link to Amazon Wishlist! Items will be delivered directly to our Centre: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/JTRRL5W5RTD4?ref_=wl_share

For more information, please connect with us:
✉️[email protected]
📞250.562.5511
💬Msg us here

To donate online to their care ➡️ https://spca.bc.ca/donations/make-a-gift/

To sign up to be a volunteer or foster ➡️ https://spca.bc.ca/ways-to-help/volunteer/

03/25/2024

Looking to add a furry companion to your family? The Victoria Branch has an amazing dog that's looking for her furrever home with a family that understands her special needs. You can check her out here

Meet Winter! This fluffy girl is ready to bounce into her new home! Winter has been in care for quite a while. She did go into an adoptive home and was returned at no fault of her own- the adopters ended up being allergic. In her time here, we have been working extensively on her […]

03/05/2024

This morning an adult cat was found DOA on Fulford-Ganges between Charlesworth and Cranberry. Kitty is all black and appears to be an older neutered male. There is a faint tattoo and the vet is attempting to read it fully. He is here at the SPCA. We are sincerely sorry for your loss. 250-537-2123

03/04/2024

Jan's Fabulous Flea Market is back on Saturday, March 23rd (10am - 2pm) and we will be running the kitchen. We will serving hot and cold meals and drinks to raise money for the all the kitties in care.

See you there!

03/04/2024

UPDATE: Mia has found her furrever home :)

Mia is a sweet, loving and cuddly 5 year old, with a beautiful long-haired black and auburn mane. Quite the stunning girl!

Mia would prefer a rural home on Salt Spring that allows her to have indoor/outdoor privileges. Mia really enjoys belly rubs and will stay on your lap for any amount of time. She'll cuddle by your feet at the foot of your bed and still likes to play with strings and toys. She is also well trained with the litter box.

It's best for her to go to a quiet house. Movies/music don't bother her much, but too many people around make her fearful and anxious. She may be happy to live with another friendly cat or be an only pet.

Mia is currently in foster so if you are interested in meeting her, please fill out an online adoption application at https://spca.bc.ca/survey/cat-adoption-application-salt-spring-island/

03/02/2024

🐾✨There are only two days left to get 50% off your adoption fee! Give a shelter animal the leap of a lifetime- a forever home!

Visit https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/ to browse our available animals searching for their homes.

❤Thanks to our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition!

02/29/2024

❤🐾Leap into 2024 with a new furry best friend- an extra day means extra love! The BC SPCA is offering 50% off all adoption fees until March 3rd.

Adopt your forever best friend today at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/.

✨Thanks to our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

02/28/2024

From May Long Weekend through Labour Day, the BC SPCA Salt Spring Island animal care centre attends the Saturday Market in Centennial Park by putting on a doggy daycare service.

With dogs not being permitted in the market area, the BC SPCA provides a fenced-in area where volunteers and leashed dogs interact and play together.

Be a part of this exciting initiative that benefits dogs, guardians, and our local BC SPCA! To learn more about the role, check out our volunteer opportunities and apply https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/EnterpriseSearch?EnterpriseGuid=3daf2b99-02b2-461d-872b-54cc0a82eaf8&SearchType=Organization&SearchId=11949!

02/22/2024

❤🐾✨‘Leap’ into love this year with your new forever best friend! The BC SPCA is offering 50% off all adoption fees from February 22nd-March 3rd.

Learn more at https://spca.bc.ca/news/bc-spca-50-per-cent-off-adoption-promotion/ and browse our available pets at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/.

Thanks to our friends at ’s Pet Nutrition!

02/20/2024

Do you recognize this sweet, elderly girl? A couple of well meaning tourists found her on the side of Reynolds Rd in very rough shape and brought her to us for care. She does not have a tattoo or microchip and is dehydrated and looks like she's been out on her own for awhile. She is super friendly so has to have had a family at some point in her life and we'd like to try to find them again. If you have any information on this girl, please reach out to the shelter at 250-537-2123 or [email protected]

02/13/2024

Please help find this kitty and get him back to his family

My large all black cat (18 lbs) has been missing since Sunday feb 11 from North View Place. His name is Bogs, he was an abused rescue who is afraid of most people and will most likely run aw...

02/06/2024

Off Island Adoptable!

Leviathan is a Dumeril’s boa (Acrantophis dumerilii). This species originates from Madagascar, and is suitable to an adopter experienced with medium to large constrictors.
This big boy is a good eater (frozen/thawed), and used to being handled.

Leviathan is currently estimated as under 6′, however Dumeril’s boas can reach lengths beyond 7′ and live beyond 20 years of age.

To discuss Leviathan and his specific needs, please contact the shelter by phone (250-746-4646) or by email ([email protected]). Leviathan is not available for walk in meet and greets.
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/518099/?from_search=true

01/18/2024

We are closing early due to the weather. Stay safe Everyone!
THE CATS ARE COZY & WARM