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…
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May 22, 2020
Ways to support your local animal centre
During this challenging time, many people are asking how they can support their local animal centres. We’ve put together a list of a few ways…
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May 20, 2020
Interview with our AnimalSmart™ Primary spokes-kid Emerson!
What is a circle of compassion? What does widening your circle of compassion mean? Join us in our latest AnimalSmart video, “Widening Our Circle…
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May 19, 2020
Tick prevention
While we spend time outside with our pets wherever we can, it’s important to be aware of hidden dangers they may be facing. As the…
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May 15, 2020
Leave a Legacy Month – Linda’s story
Linda’s love of animals began at a young age. Maybe the same is true for you. Linda’s family always had animals in the house. She…
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May 6, 2020
AnimalSmart™ Primary: Be Prepared – Safety around Animals
How do we keep safety in mind when it comes to our animal friends? In this week’s lesson, we invite you to explore…
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April 22, 2020
AnimalSmart™ Primary: What might happen if…. ?
What might happen if…. Someone in your family left the back door open while your bird, Elmo, was flying around inside the house?…
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April 16, 2020
Spay/Neuter clients celebrate National High Five Day!
It’s National High Five Day, and though WE can’t give high fives right now, our pets can! So here are some sweet pictures from some…
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April 8, 2020
AnimalSmart™ primary: If animals could talk, what would they say?
Have you ever been asked how you know what animals are feeling? This week, for our second AnimalSmart™ lesson, we invite you and your kids…
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April 6, 2020
Together, more than 10 million animals spayed
We are proud to be one of 180 clinics in the ASPCA’s clinic mentoring program. Together, we have altered more than 10 million animals! Did…
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April 2, 2020
Keep the Pawty Going: Virtual Birthday Party Ideas
As families practice physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, children are dealing with the disappointment of cancelled birthday parties. But just because we’re all…
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March 30, 2020
Story time with animals
Our shelter animals are missing their quality time with school visitors – so we’re asking for you to write a story for an animal in…
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