Cape Breton SPCA

On June 12, 1978 the Cape Breton Branch of the S.P.C.A. opened it's doors for business. It's paid staff consisted of a Manager and a Animal Inspector, all others were volunteers.

Eventually, the Shelter was able to hire two kennel workers whose wages were subsidized by a government program.

Today, the Cape Breton SPCA is governed by a Board of Directors

What the SPCA Chapters Do:

• Rescue abandoned or distressed animal
• Provide quick, humane disposal in cases where it is an act of mercy
• Find homes for unwanted, healthy animal
• Promote humane education
• Investigate cases of cruelty or neglect involving household pets
• Cases involving livestock and wildlife are referred to the provincial investigator

What the SPCA does not do:

• Does not take action in annoyance cases except where cruelty/neglect are involved
• Does not put its inspectors at risk by allowing them to climb trees or hydro poles
• Does not supply animals for scientific or medical research

Hours of Operation:

Sunday & Monday   12 - 4 pm                 (ADOPTIONS) 

Tuesday - Saturday 11 AM – 4 pm          (ADOPTIONS) 

Other Services

Sunday - 12 - 4 pm

Monday - 12 - 4 pm

Tuesday - Saturday  10 am - 4:30 pm