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  • Paws and power tools: Tips to help minimize stress during renovations

    Renovating your home can be exciting but also stressful for both you and your four four-legged family members. However, with a little planning and some pet friendly strategies, you can keep your dog or cat safe, comfortable, and calm throughout the process. Here are some practical tips to guide your next renovation:  Minimize stress with […]

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  • March 21, 2024

    Tips to manage moving day stress for your cat

    For many people, moving to a new house is a stressful ordeal.  If it’s stressful for us, imagine how your cat feels.   Cats don’t handle change as well as we do. They become very rooted to their environment, so even the smallest change, like moving furniture within a room, can cause anxiety. Here are some […]

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  • February 28, 2023

    How to recognize stress in pets

    Did you know that just like humans, our furry companions can also experience stress? Here are a few pointers in identifying stress in your furry friend based on their posture and changes in behaviour.  Common signs of stress and behavioural decline:  If you have an animal exhibiting other signs that you are unsure about, please […]

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  • March 25, 2021

    5 steps to make your move to a new house less stressful for your furry friends

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 steps to make your move to a new house less stressful for your furry friends Stouffville, ON (March 25, 2021) –  Spring is the time of year when many families across Ontario sell their homes, pack up their lives and move to a new house. It’s a stressful process that affects animals […]

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  • March 18, 2021

    Tips to take the stress out of moving day for your dog

    If you’ve ever had to move to a new house, you know there is a lot to think about leading up to the big day.  Moves are exciting, but they can also be very stressful for us as well as our furry friends. To help the day go smoothly and reduce the impact on your canine […]

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  • January 14, 2026

    Spartacus

    Don’t let her fierce name fool you – Spartacus is a total sweetheart! This lovely girl adores attention and can never get enough pets. She’ll happily curl up next to you for snuggles or greet you at the door with a gentle purr. Spartacus loves making new friends and is always ready to brighten your […]

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  • Tips to start the year off right with your new furry friend

    Tips to start the year off right with your new furry friend

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  • January 7, 2026

    Keeping Pets and People Together in a Year of Rising Costs

    By Charmaine Brett, President & CEO, Ontario SPCA & Humane Society  As 2026 begins, many Ontarians are still making difficult household decisions shaped by risingcosts. For some families, one of the hardest choices has involved a beloved pet. Last year, one evening at one of our animal centres, a U-Haul truck pulled into the parking […]

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  • January 6, 2026

    Are your animals prepared for a winter emergency? 

    As the winter months settle in, it’s more important than ever to consider the safety of your animals in your emergency response plan. Snowstorms, power outages, and freezing temperatures can disrupt daily routines and put everyone at risk – our furry companions included. By creating a plan, you can ensure their safety, no matter what winter throws your way.   Here are […]

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  • January 2, 2026

    Tips for trimming your cat’s nails

    Do you struggle with trimming your cat’s nails regularly? Do you worry about causing stress or fear in your cat during nail trims? Today we’re sharing 8 tips to make your next nail trim easy and fear free.  Trimming your cat’s claws can be intimidating for both you and your cat. But giving your cat a pawdicure doesn’t need to be a difficult […]

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  • December 19, 2025

    Adoption tips: Cat-to-cat introductions

    Adjusting to a new home can be a frightening and anxious experience for any cat, particularly if there is already a resident cat in the home who may also be stressed by the changes. Below are some tips and tricks to help your adopted cat to accept – and be accepted by – the rest […]

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  • December 18, 2025

    Vinny’s miraculous journey

    If cats have nine lives, Vinny may be down to eight after his astonishing adventure this summer.  His journey began when a couple, returning from a trip from Ajax to Port Perry, spotted something unusual – a tail hanging from the bumper of their vehicle.   A shocking discovery  Realizing they had a furry stowaway, the couple tried to free the frightened feline themselves, but […]

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