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HAMILTON/BURLINGTON SPCA
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Responding to the significant increase in support requests beginning in 2024, the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) is expanding its community assistance programs, such as the Pet Food Pantry and Pet Wellness Clinics, to help address the crisis of the accessibility of the animals that have experienced the animals and their animals. families
The Pet Food Pantry, which supplies pet keepers with pet food and basic supplies, has seen a rapid increase in requests for access, indicating that pet families I am struggling with accessibility. Additionally, two adult cats and a kitten were recently dropped off at the HBSPCA after hours on a very cold evening. This family of cats is safe in the care of the HBSPCA, but their arrival highlights the growing need for their community assistance programs and services aimed at ensuring that families who are struggling to care for their pets they don’t have to make the difficult decision to give up.
“The HBSPCA is here to help families avoid being forced to surrender their pets due to accessibility issues related to basic pet care,” said Michelle Macnab, Director of Community Outreach and Animal Programs. , HBSPCA. “Available to everyone in the community, HBSPCA programs, including the Pet Food Pantry which also offers several community days each month, our low-cost Spay and Neuter program, as well as pet wellness clinics where vaccines and other services are provided, are designed to keep animals and their families together.”
More on HBSPCA programs:
Pet Food Pantry pickups and deliveries can be arranged via the Pet Food Pantry web page. Upcoming community days for pet feeding and supplies are also listed here.
Animal Welfare Clinics are intended to provide affordable veterinary care for pets (including complete exams, vaccinations, a dose of flea prevention and a broad-spectrum dewormer) to a cost of only $20 to the animal keeper. To learn more about eligibility and upcoming clinic dates visit the Animal Health Clinics web page.
The Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program provides high-quality spay/neuter surgeries for cats performed by licensed and qualified veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians as a service to low-income pet owners. To learn more about services and eligibility, visit the Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program webpage.
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