Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals de Montréal

What Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals de Montréal does

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals de Montréal (SPCA de Montréal) is a registered Canadian charity (BN 11921 9954 RR0001) founded in 1869 as the first animal welfare organization in Canada. Operating from a single shelter at 5215 Jean-Talon Street West in Montréal, Quebec, the organization employs more than 125 staff and is supported by over 400 active volunteers. Its service portfolio spans animal rescue and sheltering, multi-species adoption (cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, small animals, barn cats, and farm animals), a community veterinary clinic, a sterilization clinic, a Foster Program, wildlife services, lost-and-found reunification, a Trap-Neuter-Release-Maintain program, an investigations bureau with enforcement authority over animal cruelty cases, and education/outreach programs.

The SPCA de Montréal generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit model anchored by recurring and one-time donations, legacy/bequest giving, in-memoriam gifts, and workplace giving processed through platforms including Donorbox, Benevity, CanaDon, and Nooé. Secondary revenue streams include adoption fees (typically ~$50 for adult cats, occasionally waived on promotional days), corporate sponsorships with named partners such as Purina, Mondou, ROYALE, Agendrix, BOBS from Skechers, and Petco Love, gift-in-kind contributions (e.g., IKEA Montreal), employee fundraising campaigns (e.g., Sekure Merchant Solutions, Bryant-Mapes Foundation matching), and corporate volunteering sessions priced at a $1,750 minimum per day. It pursues public engagement through Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, an email newsletter, and the 'Au nom des animaux' podcast.

The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors, is not venture-backed, has no parent company, and operates exclusively within Quebec. It processed 13,000 animals through its shelter in 2025 (versus 3,489 adoptions and 1,602 foster placements in 2020), and actively pursues legislative advocacy — including an ongoing appeal before the Cour du Québec regarding pet-inclusive rental housing against a prior Tribunal administratif du logement decision.

Name

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals de Montréal

Legal name

The Montreal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website

https://spca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The SPCA de Montréal is a 156-year-old registered animal welfare charity in Quebec that rescues, shelters, and adopts out companion animals, while running a community veterinary clinic, an investigations bureau, and public education programs funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and adoption fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Veterinary clinic services
• Animal welfare advocacy
• Animal rescue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The SPCA is a registered charity (charitable identification number: 11921 9954 RR0001) that relies heavily on public donations to carry out its mission. It accepts one-time donations, monthly recurring donations, legacy/will bequests, in memoriam donations, and workplace giving through payroll deductions. Tax receipts are issued for eligible donations of $20 or more.
2. Adoption fees: Fee-based adoption services for companion animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and small animals. Adoption fees are occasionally reduced or waived during promotional events to facilitate animal placement.
3. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships: Partnerships with corporations and foundations supporting the mission through fundraising campaigns, gift-in-kind donations, national awareness campaigns, employee fundraising challenges, matching-gift programs, and corporate volunteering. Partners receive visibility in Greater Montreal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The SPCA de Montréal operates an animal shelter and rescue organization that takes in abandoned, lost, and stray animals; finds adoptive families for cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, small animals, and barn cats; investigates and pursues legal action on reports of animal cruelty and neglect; provides affordable veterinary care through a community clinic and sterilization clinic; runs Trap-Neuter-Release-Maintain programs for community cats; offers wildlife services; and delivers educational programs on animal welfare. The organization is funded primarily by donations and staffed by 125+ employees and 400+ volunteers.

Product overview

The SPCA de Montréal operates as an animal welfare organization offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around animal rescue, adoption, and advocacy. The core offerings include animal adoption services across multiple species (cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, small animals, barn cats, farm animals), a Community Veterinary Clinic providing affordable pet care, a Foster Program for temporary animal housing, the Investigations Division for reporting animal abuse, Trap-Neuter-Release-Maintain programs for community cats, Wildlife services for native species, Lost and Found animal reunification, educational programs and classroom presentations, a Sterilization Clinic, and various fundraising/donation mechanisms including workplace giving programs. The organization also produces the 'Au nom des animaux' podcast for animal advocacy. The service portfolio extends beyond traditional shelter operations to include legal advocacy, community support, and public education on animal welfare issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adoption Services Program facilitating the adoption of companion animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, small animals, barn cats, and farm animals. Procedures include counseling to match families with appropriate animals; adoption fees apply and may be reduced or waived during promotional events.
• Community Veterinary Clinic On-site community veterinary clinic providing affordable medical care and sterilization services for pets belonging to community members who may not have access to regular veterinary services.
• Foster Program (Famille d'accueil) Temporary housing program where volunteer families provide care for animals in their homes, supporting the shelter's capacity and animal well-being.
• Investigations Division (Bureau des enquêtes) Division responsible for investigating reports of animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse, and pursuing legal action to protect animals.
• Trap-Neuter-Release-Maintain (Capture-Stérilisation-Retour-Maintien) Program for managing community cat populations through humane trapping, sterilization, vaccination, and return to their original location with ongoing colony maintenance.
• Wildlife Services (Animaux de la faune) Services addressing the needs of wild animals in urban environments, including conflict resolution with wildlife species such as coyotes, skunks, and raccoons, and providing care for injured or orphaned wildlife.
• Lost and Found Animals (Perdus et trouvés) Reunification service helping owners locate lost animals and helping found animals return home, with coverage dependent on municipality or borough.
• Education Program (Programmes pédagogiques) Educational programs including classroom presentations and activities teaching children about animal welfare, compassion, and responsible pet ownership.
• Sterilization Clinic (Clinique de stérilisation) Surgical facility providing spay and neuter services to help control pet populations and make veterinary care more accessible to the community.
• Barn Cat Adoption Program (Chats de grange) Adoption program specifically for cats living in barns or rural properties who cannot adapt to indoor life but need safe environments and regular care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,000 animals came through the shelter doors in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IKEA MontrealminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2020IKEA Montreal supported the SPCA with a gift-in-kind donation of products, including two dishwashers in October 2020.
• eboxcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 May 2019ebox ran a '#EBOXGivesBack' campaign from May 27 to June 23, 2019, with the slogan 'Moving? Abandon your supplier, not your pet!' to raise awareness about animal abandonment around moving day. The telecommunications company donated an amount to the SPCA for each new subscription, raising $50,000.
• PurinacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPurina is listed as a proud sponsor of the SPCA de Montréal, providing product support and visibility as part of the organization's corporate sponsorship program.
• MondoucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMondou is listed as a proud sponsor, supporting the SPCA's mission through corporate sponsorship and product donations.
• ROYALEcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerROYALE partnered with the SPCA for the 'Home for Every Pet Project,' a national awareness campaign running July–October, where $5 was donated to the shelter for every $20 spent on ROYALE products.
• AgendrixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgendrix is listed as a proud sponsor of the SPCA de Montréal.
• BOBS from SkechersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBOBS from Skechers is listed as a proud sponsor, supporting animal welfare through the BOBS program which donates a portion of proceeds to animal charities.
• Petco LoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPetco Love (Petco) is listed as a proud sponsor supporting the SPCA's animal welfare mission.
• Sekure Merchant SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSekure Merchant Solutions organized employee fundraisers matched by the company during a guided (virtual) tour of the SPCA, as an example of employee engagement partnership.
• Bryant-Mapes FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Bryant-Mapes Foundation has supported the Montreal SPCA for many years by matching public donations during the year-end campaign.
• Courses ThématiquesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe SPCA partnered with Courses Thématiques to present the first dog-friendly edition of the Sun Life Course nocturne, a 2 km run scheduled for June 20, 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): UK-based animal welfare charity with enforcement authority, shelters, veterinary hospitals, and advocacy. Operates an analogous model to SPCA de Montréal but is geographically separate.

Direct peers

• BC SPCA: British Columbia's largest animal welfare organization operating shelters, veterinary hospitals, cruelty investigations, and advocacy. Closest direct peer in scale and service breadth to SPCA de Montréal.
• Ontario SPCA and Humane Society: Canadian provincial SPCA offering animal sheltering, adoption, investigation, veterinary, and advocacy services. Directly comparable mission, governance, and service mix to SPCA de Montréal, with a larger geographic footprint across Ontario.
• Winnipeg Humane Society: Manitoba's largest animal welfare charity offering sheltering, adoption, veterinary, and wildlife services. Comparable mid-sized Canadian humane society.
• Edmonton Humane Society: Prairie-based animal welfare organization operating shelter, adoption, and cruelty prevention services. Direct peer in Canadian urban animal welfare market.
• Toronto Humane Society: Major urban humane society providing adoption, veterinary, and advocacy services in the Greater Toronto Area. Comparable urban-scale shelter operations and fundraising model.
• Calgary Humane Society: Western Canadian humane society offering sheltering, adoption, cruelty investigations, and animal care programs. Comparable mid-sized urban animal welfare organization.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Foundational U.S. animal welfare organization with national scope spanning sheltering, veterinary, advocacy, and anti-cruelty enforcement. Broader incumbent with deeper resources and geographic reach.
• The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Largest U.S. animal protection organization, primarily focused on advocacy, policy, and national programs rather than direct sheltering. Overlaps on advocacy and rescue support mission.

Others

• Humane Canada: National federation representing Canadian animal welfare organizations, providing advocacy, training, and standards. Adjacent ecosystem enabler and peer through shared standards and advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SPCAMontreal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spca-montreal
• Instagraminstagram.com/spcamontreal
• TikToktiktok.com/@spcamontreal
• Xx.com/spcamontreal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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