Hamilton-Burlington SPCA adoptions to be done by appointment only

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Published March 17, 2020 at 6:14 pm

The Hamilton-Burlington SPCA said Tuesday (March 17) that all adoptions will be done by appointment only in the weeks to come.

The Hamilton-Burlington SPCA said Tuesday (March 17) that all adoptions will be done by appointment only in the weeks to come.

The organization also said that all public activities and events are suspended through to the end of April, and all safety precautions for staff and people on site are fully implemented.

All clients with appointments will be screened to ensure they are healthy to be on site.

“Our people – staff and volunteers – are our priority,” said CEO Marion Emo, in an Instagram post.

“Protected and healthy people make service to community possible.”

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA adopts measures to protect the health and safety of volunteers, staff, the public and animals at risk. Hamilton, ON (March 16, 2020) As of March 17, the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) is open to clients by appointment only, public activities and events are suspended through to the end of April, and all safety precautions for staff and people on site are fully implemented. Safe access to limited services will be sustained until available people resources and supplies are no longer available and/or in the event the community situation changes. “Our people – staff and volunteers – are our priority”, says Marion Emo, CEO. “Protected and healthy people make service to community possible. We are watching the COVID-19 situation closely. At this time, we are deeply grateful for the support of our supporters and donors, and we look forward to restoring our clinics, classes and events when safe to do so.” The need for compassionate care for animals – for instance those animals whose pet parents may be hospitalized – is being monitored in partnership with other organizations in the event resources need to be deployed. Adoptions and urgent surrenders are for the time being by appointment only. Intake for scheduled surgeries will be managed to ensure distancing. All clients with appointments will be screened to ensure they are healthy to be on site. The HBSPCA encourages people to check our website for updates at www.hbspca.com For questions about access to programs please message [email protected] The following events/programs have been cancelled/postponed and we will do our best to reschedule as soon as we are able. – Rabies/Microchip Clinic – Originally scheduled for March 23rd – All Dog Obedience Sessions – PetSmart Grant Registration – Originally scheduled for March 31st – Paint Your Pet Night – Originally scheduled for April 14th – Volunteer Celebration Dinner – Originally scheduled for April 21st – All Pet Visiting Visits – All TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) surgeries All scheduled spay/neuter appointments will continue as scheduled however we will NOT be booking any NEW appointments.

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All scheduled spay/neuter appointments will continue as scheduled however we will NOT be booking any new appointments, the HBSPCA said.

Access to limited services will be sustained but distancing measures will be in effect and only until available people resources and supplies are no longer available and/or in the event the community situation changes, they said.

“We are watching the COVID-19 situation closely, Emo said. “At this time, we are deeply grateful for the support of our supporters and donors, and we look forward to restoring our clinics, classes and events when safe to do so.”

The HBSPCA can be followed on social media for updates or check their website.

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