October 1, 2021
Never give up hope – Ritchie and Scooter’s story
Ritchie had given up hope. Born with a deformity that left him unable to straighten his leg, he just wasn’t catching the eye of adopters.
September 27, 2021
The Ontario SPCA reaches a milestone of 135 U.S. dogs transferred to Canada in 2021
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Working with overcrowded U.S. shelters, the Ontario SPCA is helping dogs find homes Stouffville, ON (Sept. 27, 2021) – The Ontario SPCA and…
September 27, 2021
Learning to trust again: Ham Ham’s rehabilitation story
When Ham Ham came into our care, his personality didn’t fit his cute name. The five-year old Cockapoo was scared, lunging at everyone who came…
September 24, 2021
Happy International Rabbit Day – Week!
This week, we’ve been all ears for rabbits! We have many rabbits in our care right now who are waiting patiently for a loving family to…
September 23, 2021
Five days in a van: Ontario SPCA team member refuses to leave lost dog behind
When a dog in your neighbourhood gets lost, neighbours pull together to help reunite them with their family. But what happens when a dog coming…
September 20, 2021
Looking for some bunny to love? The Ontario SPCA seeks homes for 50 rabbits
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Sept. 20, 2021) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is hosting a Rabbit Adoption Week to celebrate these hoppy little…
September 20, 2021
Meet the CEO: Doug Brooks
This week, Doug Brooks started his role as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Today, we’re sharing a video…
September 17, 2021
Shy kitten? Tips from a foster volunteer to help build trust
There is nothing so rewarding as watching a timid, shy cat flourish into an affectionate, loving companion animal. This journey takes time, patience…
September 16, 2021
Texas cats make 2,500-km journey to find forever homes
We’ve been sharing updates about dog re-homing initiatives that the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has been organizing with our partners in the United…
September 14, 2021
Life-changing impact: Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre
Bandit’s spirit was broken when he arrived at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. He hid under his bed, shaking with fear when anyone approached. Dogs like …
September 13, 2021
Keeping veterinary visits Fear Free®!
Many people report their animals appearing distressed or uncomfortable during visits to the veterinarian. The sights, smells, and sounds of a veterinary office can be unsettling to some animals. Being handled by…
September 6, 2021
Tips for a safe Labour Day with pets
Whether you’ve been waiting for this weekend, or it snuck up on you, we’d like to give you tips to have a safe Labour Day…