Miramichi SPCA asks for support from community during ‘tough times’

The Miramichi SPCA is pictured in an undated photo. (Source: Facebook/Miramichi SPCA)

A New Brunswick SPCA was forced to shut down temporarily due to an outbreak of panleukopenia. The closure has also placed a financial strain on the animal shelter.

The Miramichi SPCA has reached out to its community to ask for support after facing a month’s long closure due to panleukopenia, a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease in cats caused by parvovirus.

“Our operating costs continue to increase in 2025 and with this unexpected viral outbreak we have needed $35,000 to keep our doors open every month,” a Facebook post from the Miramichi SPCA said.

The SPCA asked for help from the community as it resumes normal operations, “whether through donations, volunteering, fundraising or fostering, your support makes a world of a difference,” the post continued.

Since September 2024, the SPCA detachment said it has found homes for 248 cats and welcomed 218 new cats into its care.

A GoFundMe has been set up to cover the veterinary bills and additional supplies that were needed to handle the panleukopenia outbreak.

The SPCA website also offers other methods of donating, including an Amazon Wishlist that lists items needed for the animal shelter.

“Thank you once again for standing by us during these tough times,” said the post.

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