Vancouver
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 QuestionsEmergency phone: (604) 879-7343 (8:00 a.m. to 12 a.m.) After hours: call the Vancouver Police Department
Cruelty Report and Wildlife Support Line (Toll free): 1-855-622-7722
Address: 1205 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R1, Canada
- Adoption hours:
- Monday to Friday: 12 to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 12 to 4:00 p.m.
- Other services:
- Monday to Friday: 12 to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 12 to 4:30 p.m.
- Stat Holidays: Closed
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.caLearn what’s included in your adoption fee

Welcome to the BC SPCA Vancouver Community Animal Centre. We are one of 43 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 Vancouver is located on the unceded traditional territory of the downriver hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples – ,xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking peoples – Skwxwú7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish) Nation whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
