May 6, 2024
Feline fortresses: The importance of hiding and perching for cats
Felines love to hide and perch, but did you know that these behaviours aren’t just whims of a cat’s personality? They are essential for…
May 6, 2024
Promise to prepare: the Ontario SPCA urges people to include pets in emergency plans
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (May 6, 2024) – This week is Emergency Preparedness Week and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and the Ontario Association…
May 3, 2024
Does your emergency preparedness plan include your pets?
In the face of an unexpected emergency requiring evacuation or sheltering in place, readiness is key. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, in partnership…
May 1, 2024
Sit, stay and learn about how to protect your pets at Emergency Preparedness event
Pembroke, ON (May 1, 2024) – To kick off Emergency Preparedness Week, the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is partnering with the Pembroke Fire…
May 1, 2024
It’s happening meow: Animal centres gear up for kitten season
Kitten season is upon us, which means it’s the time of year when Ontario SPCA animal centres see an increase in the number of…
April 30, 2024
Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre helps Jagger find a loving home
Jagger is a big guy, with even bigger fears. Adopted as a puppy, but then rehomed to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society just…
April 29, 2024
Seasonal shifts: How they can have an impact your furry friend
It’s not just people who feel the change of seasons – our furry friends are right there with us, navigating the shifts in weather…
April 26, 2024
Humane Society of Durham Region hosts kitten shower to help prepare for feline influx
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whitby, ON (April 26, 2024) – To help prepare for kitten season, a time when animal shelters typically see an increase in…
April 26, 2024
Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre hosts kitten shower to help prepare for feline influx
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie, ON (April 25, 2024) – To help prepare for kitten season, a time when animal shelters typically see an increase in…
April 25, 2024
Ontario SPCA animal centres welcome 42 Northern cats in need of loving homes
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (April 25, 2024) – After travelling more than 1,600 kilometres for an opportunity to be adopted, 42 Northern cats arrived at…
April 25, 2024
Northern dog gets a second chance thanks to re-homing partnership
A lack of access to basic animal wellness services, such as veterinarians and spay/neuter services, has contributed to an increase in animal populations across…