FAQ

Is there a walk in my community?

Friends for Life! Walk™ is currently in the following communities:

  • Barrie
  • Brantford
  • Brockville (Leeds & Grenville)
  • Chatham (Kent)
  • Cornwall (SD&G)
  • Guelph Humane Society
  • Goderich (Huron)
  • Midland
  • Muskoka (Bracebridge)
  • Napanee (Lennox & Addington)
  • Newmarket (PEAC)
  • Orangeville
  • Orillia
  • Pembroke (Renfrew)
  • Sarnia
  • Sudbury
  • Timmins

If you don’t have a Friends for Life! Walk™ in your community, you can become a virtual walker, or start a walk in support of the Ontario SPCA in your local community.

Where do my fundraising dollars go?

Your fundraising dollars will go towards, but not limited to, the list of programs and services provided by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Societies.

  • Cruelty Investigations
  • Sheltering and Adoptions
  • Government and Industry
  • Advocacy
  • Humane Education
  • Reducing Pet Overpopulation
  • Emergency Rescue and Treatment
  • Reuniting Lost Pets with their Owners
  • Family Violence Assistance Program (helping care for the pets of women in women's shelters)
  • Spay/Neuter Services
  • Rescue & Relief Services

Without your help the Ontario SPCA and Humane Societies would not be able to continue to provide these services.

What are ONTARIO SPCA’s fundraising and administrative costs*?

Your Support

*stats provided from the 2012 Annual Report

What should my fundraising goal be?

We recommend that each individual aims to raise $250. This may seem daunting but many participants in previous years have easily surpassed this goal. Fundraising is easier than you think! With the helpful tools on your online fundraising page and support from the Friends for Life! Walk™ team, reaching your goal will be a walk in the park. If you need further assistance, please email walk@ospca.on.ca

Will I receive a tax receipt for fundraising?

All donations over $10 will receive a tax receipt. Tax receipts are valid for Canadian residents only. All donor information, including full name and home address, must be provided.

Can I bring an animal to the walk?

Dogs are welcome to attend the Friend for Life! Walk™! Please remember, you are responsible for your animal at all times. If your dog does not enjoy the company of other canines or people, please leave him/her at home. Please poop and scoop- don’t bend and pretend.

If I have more questions, who can I contact?

Please feel free to contact the Friends for Life! Walk™ team with any questions you may have. We can be reached directly at 1.888.668.7722 or via email at walk@ospca.on.ca.