Lost & Found
Strays in our Care
There are currently no strays held at the shelter.
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Microchipping
Inserted just under the animal’s skin, the microchip is registered to your contact information. Most shelters and veterinary clinics can scan the chip. We can perform the procedure for non-shelter pets for just $50.
To make a microchipping appointment, please call (306) 773-1806.
Surrenders & Strays
Surrenders
When you call with a potential surrender, the staff will ask what you know about the pet’s health history and behaviour to best plan for intake. The shelter reserves the right to refuse entry to pets with behavioural issues. Aggressive behavioural issues may impact the safety of our staff and the safety of potential adoptive families.
The shelter generally charges a surrender fee per pet to offset some of the many costs associated with the pet’s care and preparation for adoption.
Strays
When a stray animal is brought to the SPCA either by the public or by City Bylaw Officers, it will be scanned for a microchip and safely housed. We’ll post the animal on our website for 72 hours, and if the owner does not come forward, it will become an animal of the SPCA Swift Current and put up for adoption. In cases where the owner may not be able to come right away for their pet, we kindly ask that they get in touch so we can make other arrangements.
Once the owner produces proof of ownership, all fees must be paid in full before the animal can go home, including additional costs such as necessary medical treatment provided by the SPCA.
Pound Process & Fees
Costs, such as necessary medical treatment provided by us, are the responsibility of the reclaiming owner, if found.
If an owner has not come forward after 72 hours, the animal becomes the property of the SPCA Swift Current, after which we provide all the additional services (grooming, vaccinations, etc.) afforded the other pets in our care. Only Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan has the authority to conduct animal welfare investigations.
Surrender Fees
- Individual dogs (spayed/neutered & proof of up-to-date vaccinations): $30
- Individual dogs (spayed/neutered but not up-to-date on vaccinations, or vice versa): $50
- Individual dogs (not spayed/neutered nor up-to-date on vaccinations): $75
- Natural litter of pups (birth-16 wks): $200
- Natural litter of pups (birth-16 wks) with mother: $250
- Individual cats: $50
- Natural litter of kittens (under 6 mo): $125
- Natural litter of kittens (under 6 mo) with mother: $150
Pound Fees for Stray Animals
- Dogs, first offense: $65 plus $25/day per animal
- Dogs, second offense: $100 plus $25/day per animal
- Cats, first offense: $40 plus $25/day per animal
- Cats, second offense: $100 plus $25/day per animal
Kitten Care
How do I care for a litter of kittens without their 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.