Q: Why does the Ontario SPCA charge a fee to adopt an animal?
We invest a great deal of time,
effort, love and money into every animal that is in our care. The adoption fee covers the following services
and allows the Ontario SPCA Barrie Branch - a charitable organization - to recoup a small portion of the costs
incurred providing care and/or rehabilitation to the animals. A"free" animal can cost three times
as much as an animal adopted from the Ontario SPCA once you've paid for equivalent services.
Cat Adoption Fee: $155 (taxes included)
Senior Cat Adoption Fee (cats five years and older): $77.50
Includes: Veterinary examination, vaccinations (excluding rabies), spaying/neutering, deworming, Advantage Flea Control treatment, informative brochures on caring for your pet, copy of Animal Voice magazine
and six weeks of insurance from Ontario SPCA Pet Insurance, the official insurance of Ontario?s pets
Dog Adoption Fee: $325.00 (taxes included)
Senior Dog Adoption Fee (dogs six years and older): $162.50
Includes: Veterinary examination, Behaviour testing, vaccinations (excluding rabies), spaying/neutering, deworming, Advantage Flea Control treatment, informative brochures on caring for your pet, and six weeks of insurance from Ontario SPCA Pet Insurance, the official insurance of Ontario?s pets.
Small Animal Adoption Fee: Donation requested
Q. Why is there sometimes sickness in a shelter?
There are many viral diseases which can be brought into a shelter by dogs and cats. Animals that wander the streets
face a high risk of contracting a disease and can bring viruses and bacteria into the shelter. A sheltered animal is
under stress. This weakens its immune system making it more susceptible to infection. Owners sometimes knowingly
leave unhealthy animals at the Ontario SPCA. Shelter staff follow strict guidelines for animal intake and cleaning
procedures to reduce the risk of a virus infecting the shelter population, but because of the close proximity of
animals within a shelter environment, and the unknown history of many animals, sickness can develop at times.
Q: Is the Ontario SPCA a government agency?
No. This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions about the Ontario SPCA. We are called the Ontario SPCA
because we operate in the province of Ontario. The Ontario SPCA is a registered charity comprised of over 50
Branches and affiliated Humane Societies, relying on individual and corporate donations to fund animal protection,
care and rehabilitation; overnment and industry advocacy and humane education. This financial support comes in a
variety of ways, and all are appreciated. Thank you!
Q: Why is it good to adopt from the Ontario SPCA?
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