Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Barrie and District Animal Centre

For animals in need, and the people who love them.

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  • Join us for the sweetest day of the year!

    Cupcake Day is Monday, February 23rd, 2026. Get out those mixing bowls and pre-heat your oven for Cupcake Day, a fundraiser for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society to help animals in need. Changing the life of an animal in need is a piece of cake.

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    Adopt

    Open your heart and home to a furry friend! The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Barrie and District Animal Centre is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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    Volunteer

    Make a difference by volunteering with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Barrie and District Animal Centre! Your time and compassion directly impact the lives of animals in our care and in our community. Join our team!

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    Donate

    Your compassion changes lives. With your generosity, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Barrie and District Animal Centre provides urgent care, shelter, and hope to vulnerable animals in our community. Every donation makes a difference.

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Our Purpose

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been operating for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. We value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and does so through a variety of community support services.

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Pawsitive Words About the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Barrie and District Animal Centre!

A positive adoption experience with a caring team

"Amazing staff and volunteers! Very kind, very accommodating and couldn't ask for a better organization. We've adopted three cats from them and have loved and appreciated everything they've done throughout the process."

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Mike T

Consistently excellent care and support over the years

"Very professional and accommodating animal centre. We had a great experience with this place and organization throughout the years from adopting to rehoming our pets. Amazing and super friendly staff."

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Gavin F

Helpful, caring, and perfect for first-time pet parents

"They were so insightful about the best ways to approach adopting a cat. They take care of the animals as best as they can. I went there and came home with a cat I adore. They will ensure you a good rate with shots and spay/neuter costs included."

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Alyssa W

Welcoming staff who go above and beyond

"We adopted our new family member from this location. The staff was wonderful and accommodating and answered all of our questions, even when we knew we were asking quite a bit."

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Matt R

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Barrie and District Animal Centre FAQs

Where is the Barrie and District Animal Centre located?

The animal centre is located at 91 Patterson Rd. in Barrie, just minutes from highway 400.

What are your hours?

The Barrie and District Animal Centre is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Please note that we are closed to the public on statutory holidays.

How can I become a foster parent?

As a foster volunteer with the Ontario SPCA, you’ll help young, sick, injured, or under-socialized animals who aren’t yet ready for adoption. With your love and care, you can help them heal, grow, and prepare for life in a forever home.

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What is the process for rehoming an animal?

We are here to support individuals and families who need to rehome their companion animals.

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How does the adoption process work?  

Adopters are welcome to visit the animal centre seven days a week between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. We encourage visitors to arrive 30-45 minutes before closing time to ensure that we can send you home with a new furry friend on the same day if you meet the perfect match.

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Do I need an appointment to visit the animals?

Appointments are not necessary to see the adoptable animals in our care. Adopters are welcome to visit the animal centre seven days a week between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please arrive 30-45 minutes before closing time to ensure ample time to meet the animals – and maybe even go home with a new furry friend if we have your perfect match!

Do you accept strays?

If you find a stray animal, please first contact the municipality’s animal control services for assistance. If there are no animal control services in place in the area where the animal was found, please reach out to our animal centre. When space allows, we accept stray animals from areas without municipal coverage. If we are at capacity, we will do our best to connect you with alternative resources.

How can I report animal cruelty? 

The Ontario SPCA does not have the legal authority to investigate concerns for the welfare of an animal. If you see an animal in distress, please contact the Government of Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services team at 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625) or your local police services. If the animal’s life is in danger, call 911 immediately as this is an emergency.

What items do you accept as donations? 

As a registered charity that is 100% donor-funded, we rely on the generosity of our supporters. We gratefully accept monetary donations, which can be made in person at our animal centre or online. If you’d like to donate supplies, check out our Amazon wish list for an easy way to give. We also post urgent needs on Facebook and Instagram — and as a bonus, you’ll get your daily dose of adorable animal content!

How do I book a spay/neuter appointment? 

Online registration for our spay/neuter clinics opens at 10 a.m. on the first Monday of every month. Please note that statutory holidays may result in a shift in the registration schedule.

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