Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Northwest 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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  • Brown tabby cat with bright green eyes sits on a grey cat tree, looking directly at the camera.

    Adopt

    Open your heart and home to a furry friend! The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Northwest Animal Centre is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Adopt a pet
  • A veterinary team member smiling while holding a young puppy wrapped in a teal towel inside an animal care facility.

    Volunteer

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

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  • Newborn brown puppy sleeping peacefully on a soft grey hoodie, with its eyes closed and face resting gently.

    Donate

    Your compassion changes lives. With your generosity, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Northwest 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 Northwest Animal Centre!

Life is great

"We brought home the most wonderful boy. They are very supportive staff, friendly and helpful. We're now coming up to our 1 yr adoption and life is great."

Elva R

Very informative

"I adopted my dog Penny from the shelter, they were awesome with answering my questions and giving me all the information they had on her!"

Cadence T

Excellent service

"Thank you, for the excellent service! I'm so glad that I called and left a message, because I received a wonderful callback with lots of helpful information. It's great to know a trustworthy animal rescue organization to call when I need help. Thank you!!"

Elsie R

Amazing staff

"All of the staff here are AMAZING and work so hard to find good homes for these animals. Prefessional, friendly, knowledgeable and supportive are just a few words that come to mind."

Jonathon D

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Northwest Animal Centre FAQs

Where is the Northwest Animal Centre located?

The animal centre is located at 1535 Rosslyn Rd in Thunder Bay, ON.

What are your hours?

The Northwest Animal Centre is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Please note that we are closed to the public on statutory holidays.

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 5 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 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. We also post urgent needs on Facebook and Instagram — and as a bonus, you’ll get your daily dose of adorable animal content!

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