Horse adoption is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also comes with challenges. In this podcast, Inspector Tracy Lapping talks about the costs associated with owning a horse, the challenges of adopting a horse, and the joys of seeing a life changed for the better. Lapping also shares about our foster farm program that helps our more »
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Mars® Canada is taking ‘Take Your Dog to Work Day’ to a new level
Take Your Dog to Work Week is June 19-23rd this year, with Take Your Dog to Work Day falling on Friday June 23rd. To help celebrate, we have Mars® Canada’s President Chris Hamilton on our podcast to talk all about it! At the Mars Canada office, having pets come to work is seen as a more »
For the love of volunteering: Spotlight on Margaret Power
Volunteers make the Ontario SPCA what it is today. Our volunteers care for animals in incredible ways and do lifesaving work every day. Margaret Power is one of those volunteers! Power volunteers for the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Animal Centre. She does everything from caring for animals, to volunteering at clinics in her more »
How to find a reputable boarding stable – Podcast
Finding a boarding stable you can trust with your horse can be a challenge. In this podcast, Inspector Tracy Lapping of the Ontario SPCA gives tips and information on how to find a reputable boarding stable. She helps you learn what questions to ask, what concerns to look out for, and more. If you own a horse more »
Creating viral conversation for non-profits: Jon Duschinsky
Jon Duschinsky is changing the way non-profits think about fundraising and changing the world. Duschinsky is the CEO of The Conversation Farm and Agriprotein North America. Duschinsky and his team have changed the global conversation around Alzheimer’s disease, and ALS including the ALS ice bucket challenge that raised over 30 million USD for ALS research. “The more »
Paul Terry: Stepping it up – What makes a successful organization
In every organization, it’s important to work together to accomplish goals. This is one of the things Paul Terry, from Paul Terry Consulting Group, specializes in training organizations. If you have a passion for animals, but are unsure if you should make Animal Welfare your profession – you’ll find this podcast interesting! Terry joined us at more »
When can the Ontario SPCA remove an animal?
Every day, Ontario SPCA agents and inspectors encounter situations where animals are in distress or immediate distress. But when can the Ontario SPCA remove an animal? In today’s podcast, Inspector Scott Sylvia talks to us about the Ontario SPCA’s authority to remove animals. He discusses when a warrant is needed, in what situations an animal more »
Outstanding volunteer marks 15 years with Orillia Animal Centre
This year, Erin Price won one of two Ontario SPCA’s Outstanding Volunteer awards. She’s been volunteering at the Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre for over 15 years. Every year at the Ontario SPCA’s Educational Conference, we honour two volunteers nominated by their centres for outstanding work. This year, Erin Price was one of the winners! more »
Grieving the loss of a pet during the holidays
For many people, the holiday season is a time filled with family, friends, and good memories. For others, this time of year is difficult because they’re grieving the loss of a pet they loved. In this Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, we speak with Russell Friedman, executive director of the Grief Recovery Institute and co-author of the Grief Recovery more »
Inside look: Dog Rehabilitation Campaign – Podcast
The Ontario SPCA has launched a campaign to build a Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre and we want you to learn all about it! This one-of-a-kind facility will fill a critical gap in current services. It will consequently address special needs of dogs most difficult to adopt. In this week’s podcast, we speak to Kevin MacKenzie, manager of Leadership Giving at more »