It’s been a busy summer for the Ontario SPCA Provincial Animal Transfer Team and for the Ontario SPCA Indigenous Programs following two recent dog transfers and a spay/neuter clinic in northern communities. The Ontario SPCA once again partnered with Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake First Nation), located about 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, to deliver more »
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New partnership with Waze to give reminders to people travelling with pets
The Ontario SPCA is pleased to be partnering with Waze to bring helpful reminders to pet owners travelling with their four-legged friends. Waze, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app, has introduced a new safety feature, Waze Child/Pet Reminder alerts. After navigating to any destination, this customizable, opt-in alert appears at the end of more »
Ontario SPCA performs 100,000th spay/neuter procedure
The Ontario SPCA reached a major milestone, performing its 100,000th spay/neuter procedure since it began offering high volume spay/neuter services to the public in 2009. Based on the number of animals that we see come into our animal centres every year and in an effort to help reduce pet overpopulation, the Ontario SPCA operates two more »
North Star Air Ltd. makes $30K donation to support programming in Indigenous communities
Today, North Star Air Ltd. was pleased to present a cheque in the amount of $30, 312.00 to the Ontario SPCA to continue to provide support and services to remote Indigenous communities in northern Ontario. Over the last two years the long-time air transport service provider and partner to the remote northern communities has teamed more »
Pet-friendly businesses support No Hot Pets campaign
To help spread awareness about the dangers of leaving pets unattended in vehicles, and to assist pet owners, the Ontario SPCA is encouraging businesses across the province to take part in its annual No Hot Pets campaign. Businesses that pledge their support for the No Hot Pets campaign will receive a digital sign that they more »
Thank you to First Nations Communities caring for community dogs
The Ontario SPCA is so thankful for the public’s continued support of our Provincial Animal Transfer Program! This work would not be possible without your support and without the commitment to Animal Welfare shown by Indigenous Communities as they care for community dogs. Helping community dogs in need of homes The love these communities have more »
Registration for 2017 Friends for Life! Walk™ now open!
Registration for the Friends for Life! Walk™ presented by Pedigree® is now open! Register early and take advantage of our discounted pricing and early bird contests. Find a Friends for Life! Walk™ near you! Join us for a walk over the weekend of Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24, 2017! Whether you bring your furry more »
Ontario SPCA spring microchip clinics
Does your pet have a microchip? Each year shelters and humane societies across North America take in thousands of lost and abandoned animals. Some of these animals never make it home because they can’t be identified. Therefore, have your pet microchipped, and give yourself piece of mind. As a result, you as a pet owner, can more »
Low Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinics in Ontario – 2017
Having your pet vaccinated for rabies, and getting a microchip, are both important part of pet ownership! To encourage owners to get this done, Pet Valu and PetSmart stores are hosting low cost rabies and microchip clinics this year. Things to know about the rabies and microchip clinics Rabies Vaccinations and/or Microchips are $25 EACH per more »
Human-animal bond comes through for owners after devastating house fire
By: Kevin MacKenzie, Development Manager, Leadership Giving at Ontario SPCA. In my work with the Ontario SPCA, I’ve been fortunate enough to get to know so many animal lovers. I hear stories of furry friends daily. Many are happy stories, but we have also talked about loss and the grief and pain one feels when more »
