Search Results for: small animals
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April 5, 2024
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 up their routine is to rearrange items in your friend’s living environment. Moving […]
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February 9, 2024
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 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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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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September 11, 2025
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 your transition back to school smoother. […]
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April 7, 2025
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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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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March 6, 2025
How to enrich your small animal’s environment
Small animals have specific needs, just like cats and dogs. With a few simple steps, you can enrich your pet’s environment! Environmental Enrichment Hiding All small animals need the opportunity to hide. Many of the small animals in our animal centres are a prey species and so they may feel threatened or startled by any […]
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March 3, 2025
Win big for animals in need with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery
What would you do if you won the lottery? Last fall, the winner of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery took home more than $142,000, helping us make a significant impact for animals across Ontario! “It’s incredible to think of the huge impact that this money will have and the […]
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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 can also be a fun new way to interact with your small animal. Find some great tips and ideas below. Safety first When giving a small animal a physical enrichment opportunity outside its enclosure, it is important to […]
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