July 5, 2021
Tips for your first week home with your newly adopted pet
Adopting a new dog or cat is very exciting. That furry friend you’re giving a second chance to becomes family, as well as a companion. But…
July 2, 2021
Guidelines for visiting National Parks with your dog this summer
Looking for a fun activity to do this summer? Take advantage of the beautiful Canadian National Parks*! With five National Parks in Ontario, you have…
July 1, 2021
What’s better than one cuddly kitten? Two, of course!
Could you resist one cuddly kitten in need of a forever home? Now, how about TWO cuddly kittens?! That was the exact pickle Matt and…
June 28, 2021
Students get creative to solve problems for animals with 100 Classroom Challenge
This past school year, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society was honoured to take part in the 100 Classroom Challenge with I-Think, a non-profit…
June 28, 2021
“Ground-digging” ceremony held at future Peterborough Animal Care Centre
IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Ground-digging” ceremony held at future Peterborough Animal Care Centre Peterborough, ON (June 28, 2021) – A small (and excited!) group gathered together earlier…
June 25, 2021
Sweat for Pets does the heavy lifting for animals’ in need!
We’re about to cross the finish line! Our five week Sweat for Pets campaign comes to an end today, and we hope you’ve enjoyed getting…
June 24, 2021
Pride Parade fun with furry friends
The Pride Parade in Toronto, a 40-year tradition celebrating the LGBTQ2S+ community, will be held virtually on June 27 from 2 to 3 p.m., as the culminating celebration of Pride Month. If…
June 22, 2021
Renovations in Renfrew County are finally complete!
The renovations to create a space specifically for dogs at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre are now complete, allowing the centre to…
June 21, 2021
Summer patio season and your pets
What you need to know about summer patio season and your pets After a long winter, everyone is eager to enjoy…
June 18, 2021
Mending a broken spirit: Bandit’s story of rehabilitation
Bandit was broken when he arrived at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. He hid under his bed, shaking with fear when anyone approached. Going…
June 17, 2021
Ontario SPCA teams up with community members in Cornwall to protect local geese
In the spring and summer, it’s not uncommon to see flocks of geese crossing roads with their goslings trailing along behind. But with many areas…
June 15, 2021
Giant kidney worm encounter leads to a paper published in the Journal of Parasitology
When a surgeon with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society discovered a giant worm inside one of their canine patients during a routine surgery four…