May 5, 2022

Camping: What you need in your emergency pet kit 

Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors with your companion animal. But before heading off on a camping adventure…
May 3, 2022

Emergency preparedness

In Ontario, each of us is responsible for our own safety and survival during the first 72 hours of an emergency, we are also responsible for our pet's safety.
May 2, 2022

Keeping animals safe in times of crisis

There are few things as stressful as being displaced from your home due to an emergency – add pets who are confused and scared…
May 2, 2022

Are your pets part of your emergency preparedness plan? 5 tips to keep your furry family safe

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (May 2, 2022) – Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1-7, and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and the…
April 29, 2022

Grieving the loss of a pet: You’re not alone

Losing a devoted friend is never easy. Whether it is the loss, or the anticipated loss of a furry friend, healthy grieving is important,…
April 25, 2022

Empathy for animals is what makes Ontario SPCA volunteers shine

Empathy is at the heart of Volunteer Canada’s National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 24-30, 2022 and it’s a trait every Ontario SPCA…
April 21, 2022

Q&A: Get the inside scoop on the Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre 

Construction of the Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre is currently underway, with an anticipated opening of late 2022. We spoke to…
April 19, 2022

How to handle jumping

Jumping is a common training challenge and is usually attention-seeking behaviour. Unknowingly we might "teach" our dogs to jump up on us by rewarding them each time they do so.