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 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 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?…
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.
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 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 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…
