January 5, 2024

The Paw-fect Start: 7 Must-Haves for Your New Puppy

Guest blog by Dr Emmanuel Fontaine, Scientific Communications Veterinarian at Royal Canin North America  Bringing home a new puppy…
October 9, 2023

How dog breed impacts your puppy’s nutritional needs

Does size matter when caring for the nutritional needs of your puppy? Dogs have the widest range of body size of any mammal, and…
March 30, 2023

When do puppies lose teeth and how to help with teething

The adorable furball you adopted has transformed into a nipping machine, chewing everything in sight, including you. Teething time has begun, and it is…
March 7, 2022

Abandoned puppies get their second chance

Perhaps it was fate that called Shawna back to the Ontario SPCA Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic in Barrie when the spay/neuter services were closed…
November 18, 2021

The best kind of cuddles are with an adopted animal

Hearing adoption stories always warms our hearts but seeing the pictures to prove it makes them even more special. To think that little…
July 30, 2021

Cuteness overload: Animals and their best friends

Everyone needs a best friend! Especially in these hard times. Even our companion animals are seeking a furry bestie to hang out with. …
December 17, 2020

Puppy scams: What you need to know

If you’re thinking of purchasing an animal from a breeder or acquiring a new furry friend from someone online, there are a few…
November 26, 2020

Tips to help your new dog or puppy adjust to their new home

You’ve just adopted a dog or puppy from your local Ontario SPCA animal centre, and now it’s time to bring them home…
September 8, 2020

Lovely received life-saving care thanks to you

Life-saving procedures like the one that saved Lovely’s life are sadly not available in many remote Northern communities, where the closest veterinarian might be hours…
August 24, 2020

Sweat for Pets Week 10… the final challenges!

Doggone it… week 10 of challenges is here but you can still help animals in need! We’re almost done! Week 10 of our Sweat for…

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I stand behind SPCA with my monthly gift. I am so happy there are folks like you to care for those who can’t help themselves.  My family and I have had animals all our lives and know what a comfort they are.  Thank you SPCA.

-Dorothy