Reaching out during a difficult time 

Our special shelter program is designed to give people in vulnerable situations a break. The Montreal SPCA offers them peace of mind by taking in their companion until their situation becomes more stable. They may be people with no fixed address, who have been evicted, who need to relocate quickly, who are hospitalized, or who are new arrivals. Since the program’s inception in 2022, it has fostered nearly 60 animals, most of them dogs. 

“Since these animals stay with us for an average of 2 to 3 months, we arrange for them to be transferred quickly to specially trained foster families. We do this for the well-being of these animals but also to free up space for others entering the shelter through the usual channels. These cases require special attention, a lot of coordination with different stakeholders and resources. However, this program prevents unnecessary surrenders, keeps families together and provides comfort to people who are already going through a lot of hardship.” – Jamie Saad, Community Projects Manager 

By donating for animals today, you will also be helping vulnerable humans.