
October 27, 2020
Meet the Staff: Tracy
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Emily Cook
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…
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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…
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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…
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October 15, 2020
How to support community cats through the winter
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Emily Cook
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…
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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?…
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October 6, 2020
Building empathy through connection – for kids and adults!
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Emily Cook
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…
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October 2, 2020
Get to know Ontario SPCA and Humane Society RVTs this month!
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Emily Cook
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…
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September 29, 2020
Teaching kids about empathy and animals
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Emily Cook
Welcome to the Ontario SPCA AnimalSmart™ Character Development series! In this video, Emerson, spokes-kid for the AnimalSmart™ humane education program, talks about Empathy. …
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September 10, 2020
Adoption tips: Dog-to-Dog Introductions
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Emily Cook
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…
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August 27, 2020
Smart.Vet partnership Q&A: What’s this program all about?
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Emily Cook
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…
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August 21, 2020
Skunks – How to live in harmony
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Emma Bluhm
As their natural habitat is being destroyed, wildlife like skunks have been making their way into our backyards and neighbourhoods – and not all interactions…
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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.
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