Bc Spca Provincial Office

Yesterday I went into the SPCA adoption facility (1245 7^th Ave E) to inquire about either
a) playing with cats, hang out with cats (as there are places in Los Angeles that let you do this!)
b) volunteering.
There was a girl at the desk with long blond hair and glasses that was quite rude to me. She was short, angry and her tone with me was quite disturbing. I was completely turned off from ever having anything to do with this place.
I am thinking of adopting a cat again, but I am taking my time and really weighing my options. I think for a facility that has cats that need home this lady should NOT be the face of the SPCA.
She was miserable, and I got the vibe that she hates her job, and people. This person is looking after cats and dogs?
She deterred me away from becoming a volunteer (I have volunteered at the humane society dog walking for over 4 years) telling me we aren’t doing it, there is no room, waiting list. blah blah blah. negative stuff. short and. really unpleasant tone and vibe.
IF that girl is the face of the SPCA I definitely wouldn’t get a pet from here. I don’t think they are interested in finding homes for these animals, they are more interested and deterring you from love and companionship.
I’m disgusted by the SPCA, they have much to learn from their counterparts in the USA. the humane society. a respectable place with loving volunteers and staff (as I was one of them)
That lady with the blond hair in a pony tail and black framed glasses should never be speaking to people at the front desk. Worst customer service I’ve yet to see in Vancouver.
Get your cat off craigslist. or anywhere but here. stay away from the SPCA.
If that’s the attitude the front desk has, I can’t imagine how they treat their animals there.

I have to agree with Siobhan.
I’ve been to the SPCA on three separate occassions and each time it’s been agonizlingly painful that I never want to return, let alone donate to their cause.
The funny part is that my bad experiences all stem from one particular receptionist in the animal hospital section. She’s an older caucasian lady with fake, dyed blonde hair done up Farrah Fawcett style from the 70’s. I’ve run in to her on three separate occassions and each time she is abrupt, rude and downright nasty.
I’m not sure if she is paid to be there or if she volunteers. Nevertheless, if she doesn’t like the work she does she should just leave.
Irregardless, I won’t be returning to the SPCA for any services nor will I donate.