5 common canine behaviours and how to modify them
You may think at times, “my dog knows better,” but the truth is, unless you’ve taught them and they've practiced …
How to understand canine body language to better understand behaviour
Understanding what your dog is communicating through their body language can help you as a pet parent in so many ways! …
Why do puppies nip and tips on managing this behaviour
Puppies are adorable, but their nipping behaviour can sometimes be a pain. When puppies play, they often use their mout…
A second start: Chico’s road to recovery
Two-year-old mixed-breed dog, Chico, arrived at the Ontario SPCA Lennox & Addington Animal Centre fearful, shut dow…
Does music really have an effect on our furry friends?
Humans have playlists for just about everything these days. A playlist to workout, a playlist to clean, even a playlist…
Living with wildlife: Birds
To coexist with wildlife, consider the enormous hardships these intelligent and fascinating wild species encounter due …
Understanding canine body language
While some pets enjoy meeting new people and animals, others prefer their own space, and the company of those they are …
Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre welcomes new manager
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Barrie, ON (July 4, 2024) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society would like to welcome Edward Mic…
Finding the purr-fect home for every cat: Spike’s journey as a working cat
Not all cats enjoy the company of people or living inside a home. Sometimes community cats end up in our animal centres…
Fireworks can be scary for animals! The Ontario SPCA shares tips to prevent lost pets
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Stouffville, ON (June 26, 2024) – With the long weekend approaching, the Ontario SPCA and Humane…
Feline fun – Tips to train your cat new cues
One of the fundamental puppy development stages is learning training cues from their fur parent. But dogs aren’t the …
Keeping small animals happy and healthy at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society!
Small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters thrive on enrichment, just like larger animals. At the Ontario SPC…