March 17, 2020

How dogs really see the world

Can dogs see only in black and white? Or do they see colours too? In this video, Jennifer Toof, Manager, Programs and Community Outreach at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, breaks down for us, how dogs see the world. Want more content like this? Hit that Subscribe button on YouTube to show your support! Also, make sure to visit http://shelterhealthpro.com/ for more training and enrichment resources for your pet. https://youtu.be/-HjF1jVfdvI
March 9, 2020

Coronavirus and your pets

As with all zoonotic illnesses, we are wise to employ certain strategies in the case of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2. At this time the risk…
February 28, 2020

Outreach event delivers care and resources to pets in underserved community

Imagine worrying about whether you will be able to give the pet you love the care he needs. For many underserved pet owners, it’s a…
February 27, 2020

Learn how to build a feral cat shelter

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society developed feral cat support programs to assist feral cat caretakers in managing their colonies. As a direct result of…
February 20, 2020

Shadow’s story made me rethink love and life in the North

Guest blog by Cindy Cherry, Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation Pictured here is Shadow. I have never met him, but sometimes things move…
February 18, 2020

What is ‘One Welfare’, and how does it apply to animal care?

One Welfare is a concept that recognizes the interconnectedness between people, animals, and the environment. It acknowledges that the well-being of one is connected to…
February 17, 2020

Spreading love across the province – Gifts in kind

We just wanted to take this opportunity to make an appreciation post for all of the amazing people who drop off gifts in kind to…
February 14, 2020

Five ways to spend Valentine’s Day with your dog

February is one of the sweetest months of the year. Not only do we have National Cupcake Day™ for SPCAs and Humane Societies on…
February 13, 2020

Support the North: An eye-witness experience – Hazel

Guest blog by Cindy Cherry, Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation Meet Hazel. Her saga has many people involved in the story. My role…
February 6, 2020

Support the North: An eye-witness experience – The trip

Guest blog by Cindy Cherry, Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation It all started a couple of years ago when I met Nikki Burns,…
February 3, 2020

Starting off 2020 on the right paw : With a 14% increase in adoption from 2019!

We are so excited to celebrate more animals finding their forever homes in 2020. In 2019 we saw 524 adoptions in January, and…
January 28, 2020

Staff pets at work – too cute to handle!

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, has the privilege of getting regular visits from furry friends. With today being National Have Fun at Work Day,…