March 22, 2022
Learning to be a dog: Scout’s road to rehabilitation
Scout is on his way to becoming the best dog he can be – a remarkable journey given his rough beginning. The two-year-old…
March 18, 2022
A 7-year-old’s love for his adopted cat is the feel-good story you need today
When a special animal comes into our care, we do everything we can to find them the purr-fect home. Teddy found himself at the…
March 11, 2022
Working cat keeps mice at bay at brewery
If you ever stop by Muddy York Brewing Co. in Toronto for a pint, keep your eyes open for “the mouse bouncer,” their four-legged…
March 7, 2022
Abandoned puppies get their second chance
Perhaps it was fate that called Shawna back to the Ontario SPCA Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic in Barrie when the spay/neuter services were closed…
February 15, 2022
Brawlin finds his purrfect match
Do you remember Brawlin? This senior gentleman with special needs was in the care of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society for awhile, waiting…
January 14, 2022
Working together to reduce animal overpopulation in Curve Lake First Nation
When Melinda Taylor’s grandfather passed away, she knew she had big shoes to fill to continue his legacy of helping animals in the community.
January 10, 2022
Feline fostering: 100 lives changed and counting
When Linda Morgan fostered her first cat, she never imagined that over the next four years, 100 cats and kittens would come into her…
December 30, 2021
You don’t give up on family: Zoot’s story
Guest post by Heather Jobe, Community Development Coordinator, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. I meet hundreds of animals a month, and to me – to the whole team at our animal centre – all the creatures…
December 27, 2021
A new beginning for three dogs living on the streets
For dogs Ryan, Regina and Rory, the idea of a cozy home to call their own was a far-off dream. Scrounging for food and waiting…
December 24, 2021
Cute animal photos to help celebrate Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As the Ontario and Humane Society wraps up its iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, presented by Swiffer®, we wanted…
December 16, 2021
Happy tails and new beginnings for the holidays
For senior dogs like Quincy, it’s not always easy to find the right forever home. But with love, patience, and a lot of heart –…
December 14, 2021
Two best friends with nowhere to go: Abby and Diesel
Abby and Diesel waited patiently, peering through the bars of their enclosure, hoping that today would be the day they would be adopted. The sound of dogs barking echoed…