April 25, 2022

Empathy for animals is what makes Ontario SPCA volunteers shine

Empathy is at the heart of Volunteer Canada’s National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 24-30, 2022 and it’s a trait every Ontario SPCA…
April 21, 2022

Q&A: Get the inside scoop on the Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre 

Construction of the Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre is currently underway, with an anticipated opening of late 2022. We spoke to…
March 31, 2022

Tick prevention

As the weather warms up, ticks are reappearing in Ontario. Here is the tick prevention information you need to know to protect your animals.
March 28, 2022

“Pawsh” new cabin accomodations for cats and small animals

Cats and small critters awaiting adoption at Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres now have four new themed “cat cabin” designs that are…
March 28, 2022

“Cabin in the Meow-tains” among four new cat cabin designs provided by the Pet Valu Companions for ChangeTM program to Ontario SPCA animal centres

IMMEDIATE RELEASE These elaborate cardboard boxes serve as a safe haven for cats awaiting adoption Stouffville, ON (March 28, 2022) – Cats and small critters…
March 25, 2022

How to teach your cat how to sit

We’ve all seen dogs learn cues like how to sit, or give paw, but did you know cats can also be trained to learn…
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 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 24, 2022

How to brush your dog’s teeth

Brushing your teeth is a part of your everyday routine. But what about brushing your dog’s teeth?  If you’ve put this task…
February 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day gifts for animals in need

Another year, another Valentine’s Day. Do you find you’re on autopilot when searching for that special gift to give on February 14? Well, we’ve got…
February 10, 2022

Hop to it! How to teach agility jumping to rabbits

Did you know that rabbits can be trained to learn skills and cues, just like dogs and cats? Today we’d like to share with…
January 28, 2022

We’re raising the woof at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre

The Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre is getting closer to reaching the finish line. The roof is now closed in and walls are…