I need help
The BC SPGA Guardian and Pets In Hardship program provides support to those facing challenging circumstances, ensuring that both pets and their guardians receive the care and resources they need during difficult times to continue to maintain their pet's wellbeing.
The program also finds community services where possible to assist with some types of other specific help needed as for example senior pet care services or pet food bank locations in the province.
Help With Veterinary Treatment Costs For A Pet
If you find yourself in a crisis situation where you may have to surrender your pet or a temporary crisis where there is an urgent need for help with care costs to manage and maintain the good health of a pet, the Guardian and Pets In Hardship program may be able to assist you.
Please note: For BC SPGA to assist with veterinary care we require a veterinary clinic estimate of the pet's condition, treatment needs and cost. If you are unable to afford the initial examination fee try a search in your area, there are some clinics that provide the first visit for examination of an animal free or low cost.
Any financial support is paid directly to the veterinary clinic that provided you with the estimate of treatment required for the pet and the cost. We do not provide financial support to, or reimburse, anyone else.
Please contact us with a description of your circumstances. We will reply within 48 hours or sooner. Due to the high number of requests we cannot reply by phone.
The BC SPGA Guardian and Pets In Hardship program
The BC SPGA Guardian and Pets In Hardship program is the first of its kind and helps British Columbia guardians struggling to find pet-friendly accommodation, meet pet expenses or critical pet surgery costs. As well as referrals from our Working Together partnership with BC businesses pet products and services, BC SPGA actively fundraises to help animals in need.
The program also finds community services where possible to assist with some types of specific help needed as for example senior pet care services or pet food bank locations in the province.
Pet guardians in British Columbia, along with their beloved animals, have the opportunity to seek assistance through the Guardian and Pets In Hardship program offered by the BC SPGA.
Whether it's financial aid for veterinary services, food supplies, or other essential needs, the program aims to alleviate some of the burdens pet owners may encounter. The BC SPGA fosters a supportive community for both pets and their caregivers in the province.
The BC SPGA also works with community services that are receptive to helping struggling pet guardians and their pets.
The need is great.
Please consider a kind donation to help an animal in urgent crisis.
Veterinary costs
Vaccinations for adoption into forever homes.
Care Costs
Special needs pet equipment for a healthy and purposeful life
Veterinary costs
Cost of spay for a dear little furry family member
Animal policing
SPCA seizure costs paid to re-unite a very wanted and loved dog with its family
🐈 Your gift will help the over 52% of the BC pet population whose families and loved ones are struggling to keep their animals.
🐇 Your gift will help guardians in critical need to meet pet costs which have gone up 10, 20, 30 per cent or more
🐓 Your gift may spare a pet and loved ones the grief, loss and trauma of a BC SPCA animal seizure
