What’s happening at the shelter

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week In-Person Events to Take Place at Local PetSmart Stores March 18-24 GATINEAU, QUEBEC – MARCH 21, 2024 – SPCA de l’Outaouais has received a $12,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada® to help prepare more pets in Outaouais for adoption. An estimated one hundred thousand pets make their way into shelters each year…

GATINEAU, February 13, 2024 – It is with great pride that the SPCA de l’Outaouais, officially registered as a non-profit organization on May 5, 1984, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. We’ve come a long way in the last four decades. We are delighted to see that animal welfare is more important than ever for the…

As of Monday, January 22, 2024, it will no longer be necessary to make an appointment to come and adopt a cat, dog or small animal at the SPCA de l’Outaouais. This new procedure will facilitate the adoption process and help us quickly find a family for every furry friend at the shelter! You can…

Myths die hard when it comes to shelter euthanasia. However, the field of animal welfare has greatly evolved in recent decades, enabling many shelters, including the SPCA de l’Outaouais, to greatly reduce their euthanasia rates – excellent news! If this medical procedure is still relevant today, it’s mainly due to circumstances beyond our control and…

Whether it’s the family’s pets or those of other people, it’s important for children to learn how to interact with furry friends! This not only helps to avoid incidents, but also to develop a good understanding of how to respect the limits of other living beings. Before organizing a first meeting between a child and…