BC SPCA Nanaimo
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Nanaimo

Phone: (250) 741-0778
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
Email:
nanaimo@spca.bc.ca
Please note, due to the volume of emails received daily we may not be able to respond immediately. Should you need urgent assistance, please call.
Fax:
(250) 741-1332
Hours of operation:
Hours of operation
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 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

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Welcome to the BC SPCA in  Nanaimo.

The BC SPCA operates community animal care centres across the province, three barns, two veterinary hospitals, two spay/neuter clinics and Wild ARC, a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Metchosin on Vancouver Island. In addition, we provide provincial services such as animal helpline services, animal protection investigations, and community services such as pet food bank in many communities throughout B.C.

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 territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation whose historical relationship to the land continues today.

Animals spend their whole lives loving us. This kind gift could provide a day of care to an animal like Bolt.

Donate a day of care for an animal in Nanaimo

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Upcoming events

28th February 2026: Sip & Paint – BC SPCA Nanaimo & District Community Animal Centre

Join the BC SPCA Nanaimo & District Community Animal Centre for an unforgettable evening of creativity and community as Paint With Kelsie returns for another Sip & Paint Night! Enjoy a glass of wine, connect with friends, and leave with a masterpiece of your making. Whether you’re a first-time painter or a seasoned artist, this …

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