The Greater Victoria Animals’ Crusaders (G.V.A.C.) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1973. GVAC’s main mandate is to provide funding to spay and neuter abandoned and stray cats and dogs in the Greater Victoria area and to also assist low income families with these and other veterinary costs. The policy of spaying and neutering prevents thousands of unwanted births and ultimately ends much suffering and/or euthanasia. GVAC also helps with veterinarian costs for injured abandoned and abused animals. Once they are healthy we place them into loving permanent homes.

GVAC is completely supported by volunteer help and financial donations that are tax deductible. No financial help is received from any Government Agency. All donations go to save animals.

Here is a list of some of the things GVAC does:

Ø Spay/Neuter abandoned and unwanted dogs, cats and rabbits

Ø Spay/Neuter assistance to low income families is provided through our GVAC phone line 474-5581

Ø Pay for Vet costs for abandoned and unwanted animals

Ø Assist with Vet costs for low income families

Ø Assist the CRD Pound with vet costs as well as spay/ neuter costs

Ø Assist with Vet costs and boarding for pets from people who find themselves homeless and for women and children going into Transition Houses.

Ø Foster and adoption program to help find loving homes for stray and abandoned animals when foster homes are available.

Ø Feed, trap, spay/neuter feral cat colonies throughout Victoria. Re-homing and taming the feral kittens whenever possible.

Ø Rehabilitate injured animals when resources permit

Ø Fund rehabilitation of a rescued animal when funding permits

Ø Promote animal welfare by setting a good example, assisting with spay/neuter costs and educating the public on the importance on spaying and neutering

Ø GVAC helps over 1,500 animals each year !

We will continue to make a difference as long as we can be supported by donations, legacies and the help of caring people.