September 23, 2025
Tips for a smooth trip to the pet store with your furry friend
Whether you’re picking up essentials or treating your furry friend to some new toys, a trip to the pet store can be an enjoyable…
September 22, 2025
The Ontario SPCA hosts special adoption event to fill hearts and empty animal centres
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Sept. 22, 2025) – To help more animals find loving homes, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is reducing adoption fees…
September 19, 2025
Pet adoption brings companionship and purpose to empty nesters
For many Canadians, the “empty nest” stage of life brings a touch of quiet. For some parents, this new chapter brings freedom, but for…
September 18, 2025
How to prevent counter surfing in dogs
If you’ve ever walked into the kitchen to find your dog with their paws up on the counter and a missing sandwich, you’re not…
September 16, 2025
How to introduce hay into your small animal’s diet
A well-balanced diet is the foundation of a healthy, happy life for small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs. While feed pellets can provide…
September 15, 2025
Tips to introduce a cat to your home
Your sweet kitty cat is coming home! You and your family can’t wait for your new furry family member to arrive and start playing…
September 12, 2025
Helping children cope with the loss of a pet
Losing an animal is devastating at any age, but it can be especially difficult for children. Pets are often their best friends and share…
September 11, 2025
Back to school enrichment for animals
It’s time to head back to school and return to your family’s regular activities, which means your animal may be alone for longer periods…
September 9, 2025
What’s the deal with bed bugs?
Bed bugs… just the name is enough to make you itch! These tiny hitchhikers are experts at sneaking into homes — and once they’re…
September 8, 2025
Creating the purr-fect home for your cat
Cats may seem independent, but their happiness and wellbeing depend on how their home environment is set up. At home, your cat builds her…
September 5, 2025
Big News! Meet the 2025 CARES Fund Grant Recipients
We’re excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible organizations chosen to receive funding through the Ontario SPCA’s CARES Fund in 2025, and the…