To help support families and the pets they love, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has launched a new community support service for families without the means to take their animal to a local veterinarian for preventative care.
Located within the Ontario SPCA Centre Veterinary Hospital in Stouffville, the new wellness clinic is accessible to those who receive a government subsidy or have an Indigenous status card and do not currently have a relationship with a local veterinarian. The clinic provides general wellness examinations, vaccinations and, when necessary and requested by the family, end-of-life care. For animals who require additional care, the family will be referred to a local veterinarian for additional treatment.
Have questions about the new clinic? We’ve got answers!
Where is this service located?
The wellness clinic is located inside our Ontario SPCA Centre Veterinary Hospital in Stouffville, which offers high-volume spay/neuter services to the public.
How can people access the service?
This new wellness clinic is accessible to families who have been referred through local social services and do not currently have a relationship with a local veterinarian.
Who determines who is eligible to use the service?
To ensure we are assisting those who need this service most, we work directly with local social services to identify those who need assistance caring for their animals.
Pet families who receive a government subsidy can also reach out to us directly to book an appointment.
Services are also available to those who have an Indigenous status card.
Is the service free?
Thanks to a generous donor, while funding is available, services are free for people who receive a government subsidy or have an Indigenous status card. Please visit ontariospca.ca/communitysupport to learn more.
What kind of treatments and procedures do you offer?
The clinic provides general wellness examinations, vaccinations and, when necessary and requested by the family, end-of-life care. If the animal requires any additional care, the family will be referred to a local veterinarian for additional treatment. This clinic does not have the capacity to provide emergency care.
Does the clinic offer emergency care?
Unfortunately, this clinic does not have the capacity to treat ill animals or emergency situations. We encourage you to keep a list of local emergency vet clinics should your pet fall ill or require emergency care.
What type of animals do you help?
The clinic serves companion animals and provides general wellness examinations, vaccinations and, when necessary and requested by the family, end of life care. For animals who require any additional care, the family will be referred to a local veterinarian for additional treatment.
How is it funded?
As a registered charity, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society depends on the generosity of donors to fund programs and services that help vulnerable animals in our community. If you are in a position to give and would like to help support this wellness clinic, visit ontariospca.ca to make a donation.
For more information, visit our wellness clinic page. To learn more about the full range of community support services offered by the Ontario SPCA to help keep animals with the families who love them, visit ontariospca.ca/communitysupport.
