For information about any SPCA animal or to volunteer or become a foster home, email to our
Shelter Manager, Kerry Buhler. Call our message line 874-3667.
Hay River SPCA Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada
Message Line: 867-874-3667
Please leave your name, phone number and the nature of your call
on our message line and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Adoption information
Adoption fees for dogs are $250.00 for puppies, $175.00 for adult dogs and $100.00 for senior dogs. The adoption fees for cats are $175.00 for kittens, $100.00 for adult cats and $50.00 for senior cats.
If you are considering adopting one of our animals, please fill out one of the following adoption forms and submit it to
Shelter Manager or Quick Print. They can also be faxed to 867-874-2452.
The Hay River SPCA can provide financial assistance towards the spay or neuter of pets residing in Hay River or adopted from the Hay River SPCA. For details and to apply for a refund on your pet spay or neuter please fill out the following form and submit it with the supporting receipts and vet certificate to
Shelter Manager or Quick Print. They can also be faxed to 867-874-2452. Spay and Neuter Blitz Participation Form
Our dogs love to sleep on Kuranda Dog beds, but we don't have enough for everyone.
If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for another dog to sleep in comfort, please donate a Kuranda dog bed.
Did you know?
The SPCA is made up of local volunteers.
We have recently entered into an agreement with the Town of Hay River to lease a building and property for our shelter! We will still be using foster homes on occasion to help socialize and train them. We are hoping to start a walking program as well.
We are always looking for more Foster Homes in Hay River. Please call us if you would like to be one!
A Foster Home Application can be downloaded here and then dropped off or faxed to Quick Print 874-2452
Who We Are
We are a group of community volunteers who are concerned with the welfare of animals. Through education, promotion and advocacy, we work towards improving the lives of animals in Hay River.
What We Do
We promote the welfare of animals
We work with the Town of Hay River on animal issues
We provide education about responsible pet ownership
We help find homes for stray and surrendered animals through advertising during which time the animals in need are fostered by volunteers or housed in our shelter.
We offer financial assistance for spaying and neutering ($100 towards the cost of the operation) of housepets in the Hay River area. Call us for more information or get an application at QuickPrint in Hay River.
What we don't do
We do not pick up stray animals
We do not handle complaints nor can we investigate animal cruelty
What YOU can do
In addition to new members, we are looking for volunteers for various activities and planning. Donations of any of the following are appreciated as well:
Pet food
Straw
Lumber/Building supplies
Blankets
Pet beds
Collars, leashes, rope
Pet accessories such as toys, dog houses, crates etc.
Animal Problems?
If you want to report animal abuse or neglect or have found a stray animal, please contact: Hay River By-Law Officer at 874-6522
Our Policies
The Hay River SPCA policies are currently being reviewed and updated and are not available at this time. Hay River SPCA Hay River, NT
Phone: 867-874-3667
