Vancouver

Nov. 17, 2021 – LOCATION ALERT: The BC SPCA’s Vancouver branch is temporarily unable to take in cats due to a contagious gastrointestinal illness. Affected cats and kittens generally have mild to moderate vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Sick cats have been responding well to symptomatic treatment and recovered cats are available for adoption to homes with no other cats. We are working with infectious disease specialists to identify the cause of the illness and will reopen our cat areas for intake as soon as we are able.

In the meantime, if you are in the Vancouver area and have a cat you need to surrender, please contact neighbouring BC SPCA branches. If you have found a stray cat in Vancouver or Richmond, please call 604-879-7721 (Vancouver) or 604-709-4668 (Richmond). The staff will help support the cat through alternate arrangements and if needed, temporary accommodations outside the shelter. If you have questions about a pet cat displaying similar symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. We appreciate your patience during this temporary closure.

NOTE: Richmond Animal Control Services
Effective Monday, February 1, 2021, the BC SPCA will be responsible for animal control services in Richmond.

While the City of Richmond begins construction of a new animal shelter on their existing site, lost and stray animals will be transported to the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch (1205 East 7th Ave., Vancouver) for care until they can be reunited with their owner. Note: Every effort will be made to first contact an animal’s owner and return the pet home directly before transporting the animal to Vancouver.

To report a lost, wandering or aggressive animal, barking, nuisance or injured animal in Richmond, please call 604-709-4668. For inquiries on animal regulations, dog licensing and fees in Richmond, please contact the Richmond City’s Community Bylaws department at 604-276-4345.
More information: visit richmond.ca/safety/animals.

For all inquiries related to Vancouver Community Animal Centre services, please see the details and location information below.

During COVID-19, and in compliance with provincial government regulations, our team is here to serve our community during our regular public hours of operation. Appointments are still needed in order to maintain our occupancy limits and to serve people as efficiently as possible. We ask all visitors to wear masks when entering our facility and to respect the physical distancing directions in place. COVID-19 & Pets - Frequently Asked Questions