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 »
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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 »
Dumb things well-intended people say – Lessons in Diversity
Ontario SPCA staff receive all kinds of training to help prepare them for the work they do. One of these unique training sessions happened during our 2016 Annual Educational Conference. Author and speaker Dr. Maura Cullen joined us to talk about diversity and the importance of words. Maura is considered one of the foremost authorities more »
DIY Homemade food for your pet
Ever wanted to make your pet homemade food? It’s more attainable then you might thing. This week on Animals’ Voice Pawdcast we have Hilary Watson, pet nutritionist, about making homemade food for your pet! Watson is the author of Complete & Balanced: 101 Healthy Homemade Meals for Dogs, and the equivalent for cats. She is an more »
Horse Health Tracker App – Making it easier to care for your horse
In this episode of Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, we hear from Gayle Ecker, Director of Equine Guelph. She’s on the show to talk to us about their innovative Horse Health Tracker App. This app helps horse owners of all different experience levels make sure their horses have good health and body scores. If you have concerns, more »