January 28, 2025
Small animal enrichment outside of the enclosure
Providing mental stimulation outside of their enclosure can be very beneficial for your small animal’s well-being. It…
April 1, 2024
Ontario SPCA Animal centre key enrichment features
At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of every animal in our care. This d…
March 12, 2024
Enrichment tips for your bird
Interested to know how much enrichment your bird needs, and what kind is good for them? We’ve got you covered on toda…
October 31, 2023
Touch the target – Enrichment game for cats
Does your cat ever get the “zoomies”? Although this behaviour is quite normal, it can also be an indicator that you…
September 4, 2023
Back to school enrichment for animals
It’s time to head back to school and return to your family’s regular activities, which means your animal may be alo…
December 13, 2022
Why your animal needs toy enrichment
Boots arrived at the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre stressed and fearful. She resisted handling and …
July 21, 2020
Dog Enrichment: DIY Cereal box kibble dispenser
Empty cereal boxes can act as great dog enrichment tools when turned into kibble-dispensing devices. They can also prov…
March 18, 2020
Animal enrichment: How to make snuffle mats
With a few extra weeks of time home on your hands - we wanted to offer you and your family a way to support your local …
November 7, 2019
Behind the scenes: Shelter enrichment & socialization – cats
A few weeks ago we shared with you tips for shelter enrichment and socialization for dogs. Now we'd like to give you a …
October 17, 2019
Behind the scenes: Shelter enrichment & socialization – Dogs
It's been a minute since we shared some behind the scenes info about how we run our animal centres. So, we wanted to ge…
July 8, 2019
The power of enrichment: London’s Story
When I first started my co-op at the Markham Cat Adoption and Education Centre (CAEC), I was told there would be a stro…
May 23, 2025
Helpful hints for bringing your new dog home!
Bringing home a new puppy or dog is an exciting time for everyone! Whether you’ve had a dog before or are new to the …