Ways to Give

Every act of kindness starts with you. When you give to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, you're providing urgent care, shelter, and support for animals in need. As a registered charity without annual government funding, we depend on compassionate donors like you!

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Change an Animal’s Life Today

A warm bed. A full bowl. A gentle hand. The first steps on their journey to adoption. You can provide everything an animal needs, including medical care, shelter and enrichment. Join as a monthly donor and help an animal put their best paw forward.

Featured Ways to Give

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    Strategic Philanthropy

    A leadership gift to the Ontario SPCA can take many forms: from a one-time donation, to a gift of securities, to an endowment or a multi-year pledge.

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    Gift in Will

    Leave a lasting impact for animals in need. A gift in your will gives your voice to help animals for generations to come.

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    Get Your Company Involved

    Whether it’s through employee giving, sponsorship, or teaming up on a cause, we’ve got tail-wagging partnership opportunities that make a real difference!

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    Attend an Event

    Get involved, have fun, and help animals thrive! Explore what’s happening at an animal centre near you – your next great night out could also change a life.

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    In Honour/Memorial Gifts

    A tribute gift is a meaningful way to celebrate or memorialize a loved one, including our furry friends. With your tribute gift, you can send an eCard or have a card mailed on your behalf to acknowledge your gift, with your personal message included.

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Other Ways to Give

Your support can take many forms, and no matter how you give, a little goes a long way. Every gift helps provide care, shelter, and love that animals need to thrive. Your generosity gives thousands of animals every year a brighter future.

  • Your Impact

    It's caring donors like you who make it possible for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society to deliver our core programs and services across Ontario. Click below to view the impact your donations make for animals in need and the people who love them.

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Wonderful Words From Our Donors!

It takes special people with a kind heart

"You do wonderful and caring work. It takes special people with a kind heart and dedication to help these animals. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Margo H.

Changing lives together

"I am committed to working alongside all of you to create brighter futures for every animal in need. Together, we can change lives-one paw at a time. Thank you!"

Lina D.

Our charity of choice

"The welfare of animals has become our cause of choice and the Ontario SPCA our charity of choice to help lost, abused or abandoned animals find their chance for a happier life and a forever home. Caring for animals simply makes the world a better place, and we’re happy to do our part."

Peter and Donna

So very worthwhile

"All the wonderful work you do is important & very much appreciated. Your work to help animals is so very worthwhile."

Barbara & Kenneth

A supporter since 1951

"We have supported Ontario SPCA since our arrival in Canada in 1951. Keep up the greatest T.L.C. for animals."

Paul & Des

Trustworthy and reliable

"There are so many worthy charities, but I have to say that the Ontario SPCA is a standout for me. They’re trustworthy, reliable, and they make every dollar count towards helping animals. As an animal lover and ‘pet dad’ myself, that matters to me."

Dan H.