May 2, 2019
Scratching Beneath the Surface of Allergic Skin Disease
Author: Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Spring is coming, and it’s bringing allergy season with it. While you may suffer from…
April 30, 2019
What makes animals scientifically good for humans?
To celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, we’re reposting one of our podcasts from a few years ago, highlighting the human-animal bond and the…
April 30, 2019
Meet Rosie, the sweetest mini golden-doodle mix around!
Have you ever heard of love at first photo? Rosie’s family first laid eyes on her when her photo was shared online, and the…
April 25, 2019
How to pet-proof your new home
Moving is one of life’s great stressors. First the packing, the chaos, the boxes, the logistics and then the unpacking, the renovating, the organizing, and the decorating! It overwhelms the best of us, but imagine how it makes our pets feel! Read on for tips from the ASPCA’s blog post: Moving Your Pet.
April 23, 2019
What’s this Working Cats program all about?
One of the goals of the Ontario SPCA when rehoming animals is to find the right home for each animal in its care. Community cats, which some people refer to as feral cats, require alternative homes due to their lack of socialization. The Ontario SPCA is giving these cats “jobs” as working cats.
April 22, 2019
Happy Earth Day! Be a “Green” Pet Owner!
Spring brings a much-needed change after a long, hard winter. It means longer walks outside, frolicking through the park and basking in the warm sun with our furry friends. Spring also reveals lots of garbage after the snowbanks melt away. This includes some things we use on a daily basis as pet owners – like waste bags, food packaging, forgotten tennis balls, the list goes on..
April 16, 2019
A microchip can make all the difference
The warmer weather means we’re spending more time outside – and so are our pets! This is why it’s more important than ever to microchip…
April 15, 2019
Meet our conference speakers! Dr. Aysha Akhtar, Camille Labchuk & Dr. Jonathan Bloom
We are excited to introduce: Dr. Aysha Akhtar, Camille Labchuk, & Dr. Jonathan Bloom! The 2019 Ontario SPCA Educational Conference will bring together a variety…
April 12, 2019
The Volunteer Factor: Northern Projects
For National Volunteer Week this year, we’re highlighting different volunteers across the province making a tremendous impact for animals in need. We’re ending off the…
April 10, 2019
The Volunteer Factor: Matt
Volunteers are a HUGE part of helping the animals in our care everyday. We are so thankful for all of the roles they fill and…
April 10, 2019
What is the Support The North campaign all about?
The Year of the Northern Dog may be over, but the Ontario SPCA is excited for all this new year has to hold for…
April 9, 2019
Volunteers make all the difference: National Volunteer Week 2019
National Volunteer Week is April 7-13, 2019. Each year, this week is set aside to honour and thank volunteers in Ontario and across Canada for…