November 1, 2022

Swiffer makes clean up a breeze for new pet parents as the Official Clean Up Crew of the Ontario SPCA

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (November 1, 2022) – As we usher in the seasons of mud, slush and snow, which can mean paw prints…
November 1, 2022

Preparing animals for their new homes – a behind-the-scenes look at the adoption process

Our goal at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is to make matches that last a lifetime. In 2021, we found fur-ever homes for…
October 31, 2022

How to create a fear free, happy Halloween for your pets

Halloween night is filled with many unfamiliar sights and sounds, which can be quite scary for your pet! Luckily, some small changes can make…
October 28, 2022

4 ways to build your fearful dog’s confidence

Does your dog get scared of new people or environments? Today we’re sharing four helpful ways to build your fearful dog’s confidence. …
October 25, 2022

Tips for trimming your pet’s nails

Nail trimming can be seen as a source of stress for our animals and even for us as pet parents. It’s time to take…
October 24, 2022

The Dickin Medal: Brave Animals Who Have Served for Canada

The Dickin Medal  The PDSA Dickin Medal was created by Maria Dickin, a social reformer and animal welfare pioneer, to award animals…
October 21, 2022

Remembering animals in war around the world

Many people may not know that during wartime, cats served as companions and kept ships free of vermin. In addition to the contributions of…
October 20, 2022

Everlasting love – William Wilding’s Legacy

William Wilding was a dedicated animal lover who donated generously to the Ontario SPCA and Humane society through legacy giving. Bill had a…
October 18, 2022

Meet Dr. Janet Lalonde: A Veterinarian dedicated to helping animals

Volunteers are at the heart of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s animal centres and community service programs. Every day, volunteers work tirelessly to…
October 17, 2022

The Ontario SPCA’s mobile spay/neuter unit returns to Cornwall

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cornwall, ON (Oct. 17, 2022) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s 38-foot SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit is back in…
October 17, 2022

Changing lives one foster animal at a time

Vulnerable animals come through Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Animal Centre doors every single day. Some animals come into our care injured or pregnant…