Search Results for: small animals
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July 16, 2026
Socializing small animals
Small animals such as rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and rats make wonderful furry friends. Like all animal companions, it is important to socialize your small animals appropriately. Why is socializing important? Animals gently handled by people from a young age can learn that humans are friends and companions. Those receiving little handling when young, […]
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June 16, 2026
How to keep your small animals mentally stimulated
Mental stimulation is important for the behavioural enrichment of small animals. With some small positive changes to their normal routine, you can have a healthy, mentally stimulated furry friend! Changing their environment The quickest and easiest thing you can do to change their routine is to rearrange items in your friend’s living environment. Moving items to the […]
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June 30, 2022
Kijiji builds veggie garden for small animals awaiting adoption
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society partnered with Kijiji to build a vegetable garden to help animals in need! Kijiji staff volunteered their time over two days to construct a raised vegetable garden at the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre in Stouffville. The garden is intended to provide sustainable enrichment and nutritious greens for […]
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March 28, 2022
“Pawsh” new cabin accomodations for cats and small animals
Cats and small critters awaiting adoption at Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres now have four new themed “cat cabin” designs that are as fun as they are functional to keep the animals comfortable and make them feel safe. Cat cabins get a makeover Presented by Pet Valu’s Companions for Change, the Cat Cabin […]
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September 7, 2026
Teaching kids to be gentle and respectful of animals
Teaching kids to be gentle and respectful of animals Growing up with an animal can be a special experience for a child. Animals have the potential to become their best companions, while also teaching important lessons about respect, care, responsibility and compassion from a young age. But as a parent, it’s also completely understandable to feel a little nervous about […]
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September 3, 2026
Back to school enrichment for animals
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 alone for longer periods during the day. This is a great opportunity for some enrichment time for your furry friend. It will help them adjust, as well as make […]
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April 14, 2026
Create a garden for your small animal!
Discover a new way to incorporate leafy greens into your small animal’s diet in a fun, natural and engaging way! Integrating a vegetable garden for them is a great way to provide enrichment for your little furry friends. Get started on creating a garden for your small animals with our favourite tips below. Carefully choose […]
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March 24, 2026
The Ontario SPCA in Cornwall gears up for influx of animals during kitten season
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cornwall, ON (March 24, 2026) – As warmer weather approaches, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Cornwall and Region Animal Centre is preparing for “kitten season,” the time of year when animal centres typically see a surge in pregnant cats and litters of kittens in need of care. Each year, kitten season places increased […]
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March 2, 2026
Working together to give animals the second chance they deserve
At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we believe that the strength of our organization lies in how we work together to achieve the best possible outcome for every animal in our care, whether it be through sharing knowledge, clinical capacity or hands-on care across our animal centre locations. Collaboration is how we ensure every animal receives the care they need, when and where they […]
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October 10, 2025
Adopting a small animal
Small animals also require their daily dose of fun and excitement outside of their enclosures to help keep them healthy and happy. However, outside playtime should be supervised in a safely enclosed and pet-proofed area. A rodent’s teeth grow continuously, so it’s important to provide appropriate chew-safe toys and to keep loose electrical wires or […]
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September 16, 2025
How to introduce hay into your small animal’s diet
A well-balanced diet is the foundation of a healthy, happy life for small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs. While feed pellets can provide essential nutrients, hay should make up the roughly 85 per cent of your small animal’s daily intake. Not only does hay promote proper digestion, but it also supports dental health and […]
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April 1, 2025
Making a difference for animals
For more than 150 years, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has been at the heart of changing the lives of animals in need. Our mission is to keep pets and families together, and we do so through a variety of community support services. Whether through pet food distribution, spay/neuter clinics, or collaboration with Northern […]
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