More Than 50 Years Of Service
Our History
Operated by a combination of paid staff and volunteers, the SPCA Swift Current is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and relies primarily on community funding. The Used Bookstore remains a successful, volunteer-run fundraising arm, and the Board oversees additional fundraising initiatives, such as the recent Capital Campaign.
We are a community-operated, community-focused organization dedicated to connecting lost, abandoned, and unwanted animals with caring individuals, families, and homes. This includes the prevention of unwanted litters by incorporating spay and neuter fees in every Adoption Contract. As a “no-kill” shelter, the SPCA Swift Current will never euthanize an animal to make room for another animal. Pets remain in the shelter until they’re placed in a home.
Our Mission
The SPCA Swift Current is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the provision of humane care and shelter for all animals in need, to secure laws which promote animal welfare, and provide a source of adoption, of stray, and surrendered animals, to the community and surrounding area.
Board of Directors
The SPCA Swift Current is a not-for-profit organization overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. We’re always looking for new volunteer Board Members to lend their experience and expertise to our operation. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please connect with us by emailing presidentspcaswiftcurrent@gmail.com or call (306) 773-1806. A paid SPCA Membership is required to apply for a position on the Board of Directors.
We’re currently looking for Board members who:
- Share our passion for the welfare of homeless and unwanted pets.
- Have previous Board or not-for-profit experience, or have a professional interest in building Board experience.
- Can commit to monthly Board meetings, twice-annual Member meetings, and occasional committee work.
- Can consider the issues at hand, engage in thoughtful discussion, and recommend resources of which they might be aware.
- Are willing to assist as a volunteer at fundraising events.
- Can bring unique skills and contacts to the table in areas including finance, contract administration, human resources, construction, and planning.
Melanie Weinbender
Cindy Cameron
Board Member
Lynn Hurl
David Zammit
Monica Keys
Board Member
Carolyn Hildebrand
Board Member
Alicia Smith
Nicole Kuyek
Board Member
Kirby Leisle
Board Member
Catelyn Kerr
Eloise Barnes
Board Member
Matthew Hofos
Board Member
Kyla Wotypka
Board Member
Book Store
Established in 1976, our Used Book Store remains a key fundraising component of the SPCA Swift Current, as well as an integral part of the community. Our inventory currently includes more than 15,000 donated books, and we’re run by a fully volunteer staff.
Interested in helping out with regular or casual shifts? Just call (306) 773-8564.
Phone
(306) 773-8564
Address
#37 1st Ave NE, Swift Current
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sunday & Stat Holidays: Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when the SPCA is at capacity?
If we are at capacity, shelter staff will discuss options with you which will depend on your particular situation. These may include adding your name to our waiting list to be contacted, discussions on other ways to care for the pet in the meantime, and in some cases access to a registry of people looking to take farm cats. Our wait time varies from weeks to months, depending on capacity, cleaning, or awaiting other pets’ movement through the quarantine stage. The waitlist may also shrink quickly if others on the list find other placements or change their minds about surrendering their pet, meaning we can’t always predict the length of wait.
I’m missing my dog or cat. What should I do?
We completely understand that having your pet go missing is worrying – and you’re anxious to get the word out there to try and find him/her. If you contact us about your missing pet, we’d be more than happy to try and help. Provide us with as much information as possible. This should include your contact info, your pet’s name and description, where and when the animal went missing (this is important!) and if it’s wearing a collar/tag/is microchipped. If your animal makes their way to the shelter, we will contact you right away and get you reunited.
Another way of bringing your missing animal home quicker is posting on Social Media and local Facebook groups as this keeps everyone in the community informed and on the look out.
What is the “Test Drive”?
The test drive is a two week trial period for you and your potential new pet to get to know each other better and see if you’re a good match. Not every animal is the right fit for a particular home, and vice versa. We’ve also seen some unexpected matches of the most unlikely pets and people.
If for some reason things aren’t working out, give us a call, and we can arrange for the animal to come back to the shelter. No hard feelings. We want to place the animal in the right home.
How do I care for a litter of kittens without its mother?
The most important thing to do first, is to make sure the kittens stay warm.
Providing a milk supplement like Kitten Milk Replacer is important in ensuring the kittens receive the much needed nutrition that they’re missing out on. If you cannot find KMR, supplementing with goat’s milk is an acceptable option. Please DO NOT give kittens cows milk, as they cannot properly digest it and it can cause them to become sick.
Kittens approximately 3 weeks and under need to be stimulated to urinate and have bowel movements. Without stimulation, this can also cause them to become sick.
If you have any questions, please reach out to a veterinarian or your local shelter.
What’s the difference between “surrender” and “stray”?
If you’re unsure whether an animal is a “surrender” or “stray”, we have some guidelines to ensure we process it correctly. Note that all animals brought to us are housed, fed, and cared for. They’re also all fully vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed or neutered.
We consider the animal to be a “surrender” if:
- You have housed or fed the animal for more than 3 months.
- It’s a litter from your own animal.
- You have any type of documentation (vet records, bill of sale, breeder’s papers, etc.)
- You can no longer take proper care of the animal.
- You’re unable to cope with or financially aid the animal.
- Living conditions have changed and you can no longer house the animal.
- The animal is not getting along with your other pets and you need to rehome it.
- It’s an outdoor animal (barn cat, farm dog).
We consider the animal to be a “stray” if:
- It was found on a property of yours.
- It was found wandering the side of the road, a city street, a shop or worksite, or another such location.
- You’ve found and tried to keep it, but have housed and fed it for fewer than 3 months.
How do I bring a found or feral animal to the SPCA?
Members of the general public may bring us pets they believe to be strays or homeless animals. If you have an animal you may want to bring in, please call us first to discuss the situation. The shelter staff will address current capacity and our ability to accept the animal, as well as any additional matters, such as catching and transporting the animal. Anyone wishing to bring in an animal is responsible for safely catching and transporting it. Our mandate does not include trapping cats or catching stray dogs. We are also unable to accept wild, vicious, aggressive, or otherwise unadoptable animals as they pose a safety risk to staff and potential adoptive families.