Buying or adopting a pet into your family can come with risks
- The pet could have unknown diseases or worm and parasite infestations
- An unsocialized animal could be more likely to bite or scratch
- Genetic health problems might cost you time, money and heartache
Animals from the BC SPCA come with a free health check from a local veterinary clinic (where applicable), so you have all the crucial information you need before making a decision to adopt. Our cats and dogs are vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and receive flea/tick protection, as well as six weeks of free insurance.
Can’t find the animal you want from your local shelter?
Learn what questions to ask and what things to consider when buying an animal from the places below:
How you can help animals
- Adopt from the BC SPCA.
- Read our Position Statement on buying animals.
- The B.C. Government is working on adopting a regulation that would help protect dogs and cats from breeders and pet stores. Write to your MLA and thank them for taking action for animals.
- Have you had a bad experience with a rescue? Let us know. We are in the beginning stages of developing standards for rescue groups B.C.
- Ask your municipality to adopt a bylaw that regulates the sale of animals from pet stores using BC SPCA’s Model Animal Responsibility Bylaw.
