Q - Why was I turned down as an adopter; I love animals!?

Q - What payment types does the BC SPCA accept for adoptions?

Q - What is the minimum age for someone to adopt an animal?

Q - My dog bit me. Will you take it?

Q - I know someone with a wild or exotic pet – is this ok?

Q - How much does it cost the BC SPCA to care for horses?

Q - Does the BC SPCA have gift certificates for adoptions?

Q - Does the BC SPCA allow animals to be put on hold?

Q - Can I adopt a horse from the BC SPCA?

Q - Are your animals spayed/neutered before they are adopted?

Q - Will steralization change my pet’s personality?

Q - When should an animal be spayed/neutered?

Q - What is it going to cost to spay/neuter my pet?

Q - What do the terms “Spaying” and “Neutering” mean?

Q - Shouldn’t a female pet have one litter first before she is spayed?

Q - My dog bit me. Will you take it?

Q - Does having my pet spayed/neutered make me a responsible pet guardian?

Q - Why does the BC SPCA allow owners under investigation keep one or more animals?

Q - How much does it cost the BC SPCA to care for horses?

Q - How does the BC SPCA help horses?

Q - Can I adopt a horse from the BC SPCA?

Q - Where can I find further information about the BC SPCA, such as the Charter, Guiding Principles, and the BC SPCA Constitution & Bylaws?

Q - What are the Five Freedoms?

Q - What is included in the fee for a BC SPCA birthday party?

Q - What days and times are available for BC SPCA birthday parties?

Q - My child loves kittens/dogs/bunnies the most - can I specify the types of animals I want at a BC SPCA birthday party?

Q - How old does my child have to be to have a birthday party with the BC SPCA?

Q - How many guests can my child invite to a BC SPCA birthday party?

Q - Can I bring food and/or cake to a BC SPCA birthday party?

Q - What types of care and treatment for animals is supported by the Biscuit Fund?

Q - What is the Biscuit Fund for Medical Care?

Q - If the animal I have sponsored has received the medical care needed and/or has been adopted, is that the end of my monthly PAW Plan sponsorship?

Q - Can I request donations to the Biscuit Fund in lieu of gifts for my wedding, anniversary or birthday?

Q - Where can I find more information about the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause?

Q - When will I receive my tax receipt for monthly gifts?

Q - When does the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause take place?

Q - What is the difference between an online PAW Plan and an offline PAW Plan?

Q - What if I need to stop giving? Can I stop whenever I want?

Q - Once I have set up my monthly gift online, how can I make changes to my account i.e. change amount, change my credit card number or bank account information?

Q - I am a supporter and my email, phone number and/or address has changed. What do I do?

Q - How do I sign up to become a monthly PAW Plan donor?

Q - Do I have to pay to register for the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk?

Q - Can I get a tax receipt for an item I bought for the BC SPCA?

Q - Can I get a tax receipt for a service I provided to the BC SPCA?

Q - Can I donate food to my local BC SPCA branch?

Q - I am interested in a career working with animals. Do you have any suggestions or advice?

Q - How can I learn about employment opportunities at the BC SPCA?

Q - Does the BC SPCA serve meat at its events?

Q - I know someone with a wild or exotic pet – is this ok?

Q - Do you take iguanas?

Q - Can I get a tax receipt for an item I bought for the BC SPCA?

Q - Can I get a tax receipt for a service I provided to the BC SPCA?

Q - Can I donate food to my local BC SPCA branch?

Q - What kind of plants are toxic to pets?

Q - What do my parents need to know about the BC SPCA Kids Club?

Q - I signed up for the BC SPCA Kids Club. When will I get my membership kit?

Q - How much does it cost to join the BC SPCA Kids Club?

Q - Why does the BC SPCA allow owners under investigation keep one or more animals?

Q - My pet is missing! What should I do?

Q - When will my credit card or bank account first be charged?

Q - When will I receive my PAW Plan welcome kit?

Q - What information will I receive from the BC SPCA?

Q - Once I have set up my monthly gift online, how can I make changes to my account i.e. change amount, change my credit card number or bank account information?

Q - Where can I find more information about the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause?

Q - What is the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause?

Q - Is there a registration cut off for the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk?

Q - How are the funds I raise for the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause spent?

Q - What kind of plants are toxic to pets?

Q - My dog bit me. Will you take it?

Q - I can no longer care for my cat or dog. Can I give him/her to the BC SPCA?

Q - How does the BC SPCA help horses?

Q - Will there be a guarantee that my pets will not be euthanized?

Q - Will the new guardians be given money directly from the fund?

Q - What if I get a new pet?

Q - If I have more than one pet, will they be placed in the same adoptive home?

Q - Do I have to change my Will to be eligible for the Pet Survivour Care Program?

Q - Can my pet receive temporary foster care if needed while I am alive?

Q - Do I have to change my Will to be eligible for the Pet Survivour Care Program?

Q - Does the BC SPCA have a policy on using animals for dissection or for science projects?

Q - Does the BC SPCA have a policy on bringing animals into the classroom for education purposes?

Q - How much is donated to the BC SPCA when I use my BMO MasterCard?

Q - Can I donate my points other than through the HBC website?

Q - Why is the BC SPCA concerned with the welfare of farm animals?

Q - Where do I find SPCA Certified products?

Q - What is the SPCA Certified program?

Q - What is at the heart of the standards?

Q - What can I do to help?

Q - What is the ratio of counselors to campers at BC SPCA summer camps?

Q - What experience and qualifications do counsellors have for working with children at BC SPCA Summer Camps?

Q - Is lunch or snack provided for kids at BC SPCA Summer Camps?

Q - How much time will my child spend directly with the animals at BC SPCA summer camp?

Q - Does the BC SPCA offer child care before and after Summer Camps?

Q - Does the BC SPCA have a policy on using animals for dissection or for science projects?

Q - Does the BC SPCA have a policy on bringing animals into the classroom for education purposes?

Q - Can someone from the BC SPCA visit my class with an animal?

Q - What opportunities are available for volunteers?

Q - If I work shift work and can't dedicate the same day once a week, but know my schedule ahead of time and can provide available dates, can that be accommodated?

Q - I am interested in a career working with animals. Do you have any suggestions or advice?

Q - Can I volunteer in more than one program?

Q - Will the BC SPCA help support and promote my group or cause?

Q - How do I find my username/password?

Q - Will a bird reject its young if touched by a human?

Q - What is a wild animal?

Q - There is an injured adult raccoon in my neighbourhood – can it be helped?

Q - There is a raccoon in my backyard – can you come get it?

Q - There is a baby seal on the beach alone – where is its mom? Is it an orphan?

Q - My neighbour is feeding wildlife and attracting unwanted wildlife on my property – what do I do?

Q - My cat caught a bird, what do I do?

Q - Is it considered cruelty to animals to allow a fish to sufficate slowly rather than killing it instantly?

Q - I know someone with a wild or exotic pet – is this ok?

Q - I have raccoons in my shed/garage/crawl space – help!

Q - I found an injured rabbit in my neighbourhood – is it wild?

Q - I found a dead wild animal – what should I do with it?

Q - I found a baby squirrel that fell out of the nest – what should I do?

Q - How is a wild animal different from an exotic animal?

Q - How do I report an oil spill (even a small one in a ditch or stream)?

Q - How can I help wildlife?

Q - Crows are dive-bombing me – help!

Q - Can I keep a wild or exotic animal as a pet?

Q - Can a raccoon, squirrel, coyote, or skunk have rabies?

Q - A deer has been injured – can it be helped?

Q - A bird is hopping around on the ground but cannot fly, is this ok?

Q - A baby bird has fallen out of its nest, what do I do?

Q - Who should I contact about injured or orphaned wildlife?

Q - There is a fawn alone in a field/garden/backyard – where is its mom? Is it abandoned?

Q - I found an injured squirrel – what should I do?

Q - I found an injured bird, what do I do?

Q - An all-grey gull is squawking and walking around the ground and won’t fly away, is it ok?

Q - A bird is hopping around on the ground but cannot fly, is this ok?

Q - A baby bird has fallen out of its nest, what do I do?

Q - What do my parents need to know about the BC SPCA Kids Club?

Q - I'm a BC SPCA Kids Club member and my email, phone number and/or address has changed. What should I do?

Q - How old do I have to be to volunteer at the BC SPCA?

Q - How much does it cost to join the BC SPCA Kids Club?

Q - I am under 19 what volunteer opportunities are there for me?