October 27, 2020
Meet the Staff: Tracy
Meet Tracy! We’re highlighting a few of the amazing people who work for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Tracy McElman is the Provincial Manager…
October 23, 2020
Fear Free® nail trims from home
You have the “perfect” dog. He or she has learned basic commands. They walk gently beside you on a leash and they leave…
October 22, 2020
How has COVID-19 impacted SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit operations?
This year has looked very different for many of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s operations, and the SPCA Mobile Animal…
October 15, 2020
How to support community cats through the winter
When the temperature drops, you may wonder what happens to the community cats in your neighbourhood, which some people refer to as feral cats. While…
October 9, 2020
What is the ‘Fear Free®’ program all about?
Did you know the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society uses a special program called Fear Free® at its animal centres across the province?…
October 6, 2020
Building empathy through connection – for kids and adults!
With children and adults encouraged to practice social distancing, fostering meaningful connection through empathy is more important than ever. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s…
October 2, 2020
Get to know Ontario SPCA and Humane Society RVTs this month!
October is Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Month! Throughout the month we are recognizing all the dedicated RVTs who work with our animal centres across the…
September 29, 2020
Teaching kids about empathy and animals
Welcome to the Ontario SPCA AnimalSmart™ Character Development series! In this video, Emerson, spokes-kid for the AnimalSmart™ humane education program, talks about Empathy. …
September 10, 2020
Adoption tips: Dog-to-Dog Introductions
Planning to bring home a new dog? Here are some helpful adoption tips for dog-to-dog introductions. Introducing two unfamiliar dogs can be a stressful event…
August 27, 2020
Smart.Vet partnership Q&A: What’s this program all about?
What is telehealth veterinary care and how does it work? Since announcing our partnership with Smart.Vet, we’ve received that question from many curious pet…
August 21, 2020
Skunks – How to live in harmony
As their natural habitat is being destroyed, wildlife like skunks have been making their way into our backyards and neighbourhoods – and not all interactions…
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.