Q. Why do we charge for adoptions rather than give the animals away for free?
A.  The revenue generated by adoptions, offsets the expense of feeding and sheltering animals and it is a fact that a monetary outlay, increases responsibility and decreases spontaneous adoptions.

Q. How long do we keep animals before they are euthanized?
A.  Stray dogs are kept for a five day period to give the owner the opportunity to claim the dog.  Stray cats are kept for a three day period.  If the animals are not claimed, then they are transferred for adoption if the health, temperament, and age is acceptable.  There is no set time that the animals are kept for adoption. They are monitored on a daily basis to determine how well they are adapting. The availability of cages is also a determining factor.

Q. Why do we euthanize healthy animals?
A.  Unfortunately, there are just too many animals.  We adopt as many as we can, but there are always more animals coming in than people wanting to adopt.  We believe this is more humane than letting an animal roam wild, fending for itself, facing the possibility of starvation, injury, disease, being poisoned, shot, or physically abused.

Q. Why is there sometimes sickness in a shelter?
A.  There are many viral diseases which can be brought into a shelter by stray dogs and cats.  Animals that wander the streets face a high risk of contracting a disease and can bring viruses and bacteria into the shelter.  A sheltered animal is under stress.  This weakens its immune system making it more susceptible to infection.  Owners sometimes knowingly leave unhealthy animals at the SPCA.

Q. How can I support the Brant County Branch?
A.  As a non-profit charity, we are dependant on donations, legacies, and fundraising to  continue our service to the community.  When donating, please specify the Brant County Branch.  A tax receipt will be issued for all donations received.
   

Please consider supporting us by becoming a member  of the OSPCA. Call our shelter for details at (519) 756-6620.  are always needed at the shelter and  for participation in our fundraising events!!