Nanaimo
Emergency phone: (250) 741-0778 (During operating hours) After hours: call your local police or RCMP
Animal Helpline (toll free): 1-855-622-7722
Address: 154 Westwood Rd Nanaimo BC V9R 0G9 CA
- Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday: Closed
- Stat Holidays: Closed
- Dog wash: 7 Days (9:00 a.m. to Close)
- Central Bark Dog Parks: 7 Days 24 Hours
Adoption fees*
*Fees vary by location and are subject to change without notice. Adoption fees are subject to PST (Provincial Sales Tax), which will be added at the time of adoption. All BC SPCA cat/kitten/dog/puppy/rabbit adoptions include a microchip and lifetime registration with the BC Pet Registry. Registration for lifetime protection is $45 for cats/kittens/dogs/puppies and $11.25 for rabbits, which will be added to the adoption fee. For more information please visit bcpetregistry.ca
Welcome to the BC SPCA in Nanaimo. We are one of 42 BC SPCA locations across the province serving sick, neglected, abused and homeless animals. Whether you are looking to adopt a new furry friend into your family or would like to know more about how you can make difference for animals in our community, we are here to help. The BC SPCA is a not-for-profit organization which relies primarily on community donations to help animals in need. Please join us in the fight against animal cruelty!
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Respectfully acknowledging that the BC SPCA in Nanaimo is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation whose historical relationship to the land continues today.

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Upcoming events
The 2023 annual Wildlife-in-Focus photo contest runs May 15 to 31. Funds raised go towards food and medical care of wildlife in need at the BC SPCA’s Wild ARC, which cares for thousands of injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Plus, your photos could be featured on BC SPCA merchandise, education brochures, advocacy campaigns, …
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