BC SPCA: Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about donations, the PAW Plan monthly giving program, tribute gifts, giving at work, securities, reward points program, official merchandise, leaving a gift in your will and more.

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Donor information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q - What can I expect on the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk day?

Employee giving

Gifts in Kind

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 used item I donated to the BC SPCA?

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

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

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

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PAW Plan Monthly Giving

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paws for a Cause

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

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

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

Q - What can I expect on the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk day?

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

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

Pet Survivor Care Program

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

Q - Will the payment I make qualify for a tax receipt?

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

Q - Will the BC SPCA take custody of my pets when the time comes?

Q - What if I get a new pet?

Q - What does the BC SPCA do with the money they receive?

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

Q - Do I sign a formal agreement with the BC SPCA when I register my pet?

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

Q - Can the BC SPCA remove my pets from the new adopter?

Planned Giving

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

Reward Points

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

Q - Can I transfer HBC reward points already accumulated before linking to an SPCA community account?

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

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