BC SPCA Nanaimo

very friendly people, great place to adopt your fur-ever friend.

Love poking around the spca thrift shop when I'm visiting the shelter

I was very favourably impressed with this animal shelter. I got my precious Saski, a 10 year old Husky cross there. The staff were wonderful, the shelter clean and airy. The animals get great 1:1 care from the attendants; every effort is made for their well being. They try to find the very best matches for them. They are saints in this world in my opinion. I will always support them and what they do for animals.

Love this place, the staff are awesome. I got our precious dog here and get her food too. I am frustrated with their reaction to COVID. They have made it impossible to get in or to visit. I support public health mandates but the SPCA has gone overboard in my opinion.

Our group went to the building during “business hours”. There were people in the room beside the door and they totally ignored our knocks. We did leave, harnesses, clothing, food, blankets, beds all had been washed for use. In our climate leaving the above intend helpful items it could have rained and rendered them useless.
There were no one there that we could talk to about adoption of any animal. Our group (Al animal lovers) were interested in small dogs that are house friends. I have had rescue animals all my life and would like to see what is available.
The other complaint is why can a prospective parent not walk down the rows to see the animals. I believe an animal picks their owner not the staff.
We need new rules out there.
PS we were there on a Tuesday and a Wednesday at approximately 1:00 PM