Ontario SPCA

What Ontario SPCA does

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society (legal name: Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a registered charity founded in 1873 and headquartered in Stouffville, Ontario, operating animal welfare services across the Canadian province of Ontario. The organization runs 13 adoption centres open seven days a week and five veterinary clinics (Barrie, Stouffville, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Whitby), with a sixth combined animal centre and veterinary clinic under construction in Cornwall for a 2027 opening. It placed 6,325 animals in adoptive homes and performed approximately 8,570 spay/neuter surgeries in 2025. The operating footprint is supported by a 501-1,000 person workforce, a network of volunteers (12,468 hours of animal care logged in 2025), corporate partners (Royal Canin, Pet Valu, Fetch, CEVA, Walmart, Vetster, Boehringer Ingelheim), and government-coordinated emergency response (Ministry of Emergency Preparedness, Red Cross, Airbnb) for events such as Northern Ontario wildfires.

Name

Ontario SPCA

Legal name

Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website

https://ontariospca.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a 150-year-old Ontario registered charity that operates 13 adoption centres, five veterinary clinics, and humane-education programs to place animals in homes, deliver subsidized veterinary care, and coordinate emergency animal response across the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG), Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Pet adoption programs
• Veterinary clinic services
• Humane education programs
• Spay and neuter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newmarket

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from animal adoptions including dogs, cats, small animals, and working cats. Adoption fees range from $26 for small animals to $685 for puppies.
2. Veterinary Services: Revenue from five veterinary clinics across Ontario providing spay/neuter services, vaccinations, wellness exams, dental services, and end-of-life care.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a registered charity that depends on donor generosity. Multiple giving options including one-time donations, monthly giving, corporate giving, and event fundraising.
4. Legacy Giving: Gifts in wills and estate planned giving, including residual gifts, fixed amount gifts, gifts of life insurance, and registered plan designations.
5. Merchandise Sales (Paws & Give): Online giving store selling pet-related merchandise and gift items with proceeds supporting animal care programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society operates animal welfare services across Ontario, including pet adoption through 13 centres, veterinary care via five clinics, spay/neuter programs, humane education, emergency response, and community support programs. It is a registered charity funded primarily through donations, adoption fees, and service fees, with no annual government funding.

Product overview

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered animal welfare charity operating a comprehensive suite of animal care services across Ontario. The organization operates 13 adoption centres and 5 veterinary clinics, offering pet adoption, veterinary care (spay/neuter, vaccinations, dental, wellness), emergency response, humane education (AnimalSmart™), volunteer and foster programs, working cat placement, and community support services including pet food distribution and financial assistance. The organization is currently developing a new Cornwall and Region Animal Centre and Veterinary Clinic scheduled to open in 2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AnimalSmart: Humane education program teaching compassion, empathy, and responsible animal care to children and youth in Ontario schools.
• Paws & Give
• SPCA CARES Fund
• Pawsitive Packs Program
• Dog's Day Out
• MASH-Style Spay/Neuter Clinics
• Neuter Scooter

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,325 animals adopted in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and ResponsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ontario SPCA works closely with the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response during natural disasters such as wildfires, coordinating animal evacuation, sheltering, and emergency support services for affected families and their pets.
• Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration during emergency response situations to provide comprehensive support for families and animals displaced by natural disasters.
• AirbnbcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Airbnb to find pet-friendly housing for people displaced by Northern Ontario wildfires, helping keep families together during evacuations.
• 211OntariosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Ontario SPCA works with 211Ontario to help connect people affected by wildfires with pet-related resources and support services.
• Pet ValucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet Valu supports the Ontario SPCA through the Companions for Change program and pet supply collection for emergency response. Pet Valu stores host supply drives and the Paws & Give catalog features Pet Valu products.
• Royal CanincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyal Canin provides adoption kits including coupons and a one-month supply of food for all adopted animals (except at Northwest Animal Centre). Partnership includes logo presence on the Ontario SPCA website.
• FetchsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFetch pet insurance partnership provides adopters with information about pet insurance coverage. Featured on the Ontario SPCA website as a partner.
• CEVAsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCEVA is a partner supporting the Ontario SPCA, featured on the website partner section.
• WalmartsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWalmart is a partner supporting the Ontario SPCA, featured on the website partner section.
• Boehringer IngelheimsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoehringer Ingelheim is listed as an emergency response partner, providing support during wildfire response efforts.
• VetstersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough partnership with Vetster, Ontario SPCA adopters receive one free 24/7 online appointment with a licensed veterinarian for their newly adopted pet.
• Collège BoréalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ontario SPCA Greater Sudbury Veterinary Clinic is located at Collège Boréal campus, providing accessible veterinary care services.
• Cornwall GravelsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCampaign cabinet member and supporter of the Building a Brighter Future for Pets and People campaign for the new Cornwall Animal Centre.
• Lost Villages BrewerysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business supporter of the Cornwall campaign, contributing to community effort for the new animal centre.
• John D. Warner Insurance BrokerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCampaign supporter for the Cornwall Animal Centre building project.
• Champlain AssurancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCampaign supporter for the Cornwall Animal Centre building project.
• Deimling ArchitecturesupportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm that designed the new Cornwall and Region Animal Centre and Veterinary Clinic, with design informed by veterinary professionals and Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines.
• Grant-Marion ConstructionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationContractor managing construction of the new Cornwall and Region Animal Centre and Veterinary Clinic.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Toronto Humane Society: Toronto Humane Society is a registered animal welfare charity operating in Ontario with adoption, veterinary, and community programs. It is the most direct geographic peer within Ontario and competes for the same donor and adopter base.
• BC SPCA: BC SPCA is a province-wide animal welfare charity operating 34+ branches with adoption centres, veterinary hospitals, and cruelty investigations. Closely analogous multi-service model, geographic scope, and revenue mix to Ontario SPCA.
• Ottawa Humane Society: Ottawa Humane Society operates sheltering, adoption, veterinary, and animal protection services in Eastern Ontario. Direct regional peer overlapping with parts of Ontario SPCA's donor and adopter catchment area.
• Alberta SPCA: Alberta SPCA is a provincial animal welfare charity focused on enforcement, education, and shelter support. Comparable mission, multi-program model, and donor-funded operating structure to Ontario SPCA.
• Calgary Humane Society: Calgary Humane Society operates animal sheltering, adoption, and cruelty prevention services in Alberta. Direct comparable in scope of services and provincial charter structure.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends Animal Society operates a network of animal sanctuaries, adoption centers, and spay/neuter programs across the US. Comparable multi-program animal welfare charity model focused on adoption and population control outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is the largest US animal welfare charity, operating national shelter, veterinary, and advocacy programs. Comparable multi-service animal welfare model with significantly larger geographic and donor footprint.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): HSUS is the largest US animal protection organization with national advocacy, direct care, and shelter support programs. Comparable in charity-based animal welfare mission though operates at national scale rather than single province.
• PetSmart Charities of Canada: PetSmart Charities is the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting significant dollars to shelters and SPCAs including the Ontario SPCA ecosystem. Comparable mission though operates as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.

Others

• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA Animal Hospitals operates the largest network of veterinary clinics in North America. Not a charity peer but directly comparable on the veterinary services side, representing the private-sector alternative to Ontario SPCA's 5-clinic subsidized vet model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ontariospca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OntarioSPCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/OntarioSPCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5097371
• Instagraminstagram.com/ontariospca

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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