August 13, 2020
Cannabis and pets: the risks of THC
It was a typical Wednesday at the Goldson residence. Lynda was outside cleaning up the yard, while her dogs, Bruce and Jasper, played nearby.
July 30, 2020
Close to 200,000 lbs of pet food helps keep animals with their families
The pandemic has been a time of uncertainty that has left some families worried about how they will continue to care for their…
July 21, 2020
Dog Enrichment: DIY Cereal box kibble dispenser
Empty cereal boxes can act as great dog enrichment tools when turned into kibble-dispensing devices. They can also provide the ripping and tearing that some…
July 16, 2020
A Legacy of Care, Compassion and a Love of Cats
An early start with animals The remarkable story of Nancy Hull’s lifelong involvement with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, her fabulous fostering, and commitment…
July 13, 2020
Giant Kidney Worms: What you need to know
Giant kidney worms? Yes, that’s right. In today’s video we talk to Dr. Magdalena Smrdelj, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society,…
July 10, 2020
What happens to “unadoptable” kitties?
Scott learned about our working cat program when one of his two barn cats passed away. He knew he’d have to find a new…
July 9, 2020
Introducing Limited Contact Adoptions: FAQs
After careful consideration and research to determine the safest way to resume adoptions during COVID-19, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is introducing limited contact…
July 7, 2020
DIY cat food puzzles
While we’re all spending more time with our pets, why not create some DIY enrichment toys for you pets? (especially with extra TP around!). Food…
June 26, 2020
Take your dog to work day – Quarantine edition
These days, taking your dog to work may look a lot more like staying home! We hope you enjoy this look at some of our…
June 12, 2020
What’s in a name? Defining SPCA’s, humane societies and rescues
What’s the difference between SPCA’s, humane societies and rescue organizations? It’s a common question that often causes considerable confusion. While they all help animals,…
June 9, 2020
World Pet Memorial Day: Resources to help the grieving process
Some say if the kindest souls were rewarded with the longest lives, that our pets would outlive us all. But usually that’s not the…
June 3, 2020
AnimalSmart™ Character Development Series – Respect
In this lesson Emerson, spokes-kid for the Ontario SPCA AnimalSmart™ humane education program, talks about about respect for animals – both domesticated and wild…