November 8, 2022
Honouring our Indigenous veterans
November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. It is a time to remember and honour the thousands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who served…
November 7, 2022
Dr. Dave Wilson Memorial Student Award
Our friend and colleague Dr. Dave Wilson, passed away unexpectedly in 2021. He was a true champion for animal well-being. In an effort to…
November 1, 2022
Preparing animals for their new homes – a behind-the-scenes look at the adoption process
Our goal at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is to make matches that last a lifetime. In 2021, we found fur-ever homes for…
October 28, 2022
4 ways to build your fearful dog’s confidence
Does your dog get scared of new people or environments? Today we’re sharing four helpful ways to build your fearful dog’s confidence. …
October 25, 2022
Tips for trimming your pet’s nails
Nail trimming can be seen as a source of stress for our animals and even for us as pet parents. It’s time to take…
October 20, 2022
Everlasting love – William Wilding’s Legacy
William Wilding was a dedicated animal lover who donated generously to the Ontario SPCA and Humane society through legacy giving. Bill had a…
October 18, 2022
Meet Dr. Janet Lalonde: A Veterinarian dedicated to helping animals
Volunteers are at the heart of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s animal centres and community service programs. Every day, volunteers work tirelessly to…
October 17, 2022
Changing lives one foster animal at a time
Vulnerable animals come through Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Animal Centre doors every single day. Some animals come into our care injured or pregnant…
October 13, 2022
Behind the scenes with RVTs at Ontario SPCA animal centres
October is RVT Month! This month we’re celebrating Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs). To kick it off, RVTs from our Ontario SPCA and Humane Society…
October 4, 2022
World Animal Day: Know who to call
Oct. 4 is World Animal Day, a day that unites animal champions to ensure actions are taken to protect the welfare of creatures big…
September 30, 2022
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Since 2013, September 30th has been recognized as Orange Shirt Day in honour of the Survivors of residential schools. Since then, this…
September 29, 2022
Get AnimalSmart™ with the Ontario SPCA’s humane education program for kids
Creating a brighter future for animals begins with inspiring future animal advocates, which is why the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is visiting classrooms…