October 4, 2019

How to make community cats better neighbours

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has an incredible network of community cat caretakers in the province. Helping these cats, and human neighbours, co-exist, is…
September 30, 2019

Pumpkin-flavoured goodies: Are they right for your pet?

The pumpkin-flavoured season is starting earlier every year! Are you and your pets ready? In this blog post, Dave Wilson, senior director of Shelter Health…
September 20, 2019

Just for fun: Dogs stealing pizza compilation

There seems to be a National day for everything these days – and pizza is no exception! Today is National Pizza Day, so to celebrate,…
September 12, 2019

Breaking down barriers to help struggling pet owners

If you’ve ever had to go without something you really needed because you couldn’t afford it or couldn’t get it, that’s the struggle many…
September 10, 2019

Police officer’s life changed forever by PTSD service dog Kal

Shawn Fougere, is a police officer living with PTSD. Shawn and Kal sat down with us to share more about the special bond they share. We were honoured to share this video during our time at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics this past July. Each year thought leaders from around the globe and across disciplines come together in beautiful Oxford, England to discuss different elements of animal ethics. This year humane education was the theme. We were thrilled to share Shawn’s story as a shining example of the interconnectedness of the well-being between humans and animals. Watch this video to learn more about Shawn's story, PTSD, and how Kal changed his life forever. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/AXztQlgUPf4
September 9, 2019

Georgian Triangle Humane Society celebrates 20 years of excellence in animal welfare

Guest blog post by the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, an Affiliate community of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Step by step…
August 29, 2019

A Day in the Life of an Ontario SPCA Registered Veterinary Technician

Jocelyn Rutgers is a Registered Veterinary Technician at the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre. She says she loves her job because it’s always…
August 9, 2019

Apollo the foal needs your help!

Late last week, we were contacted by a local rescue who had picked up a 3-month-old foal at a sale in very thin body…
August 9, 2019

Five books for pet lovers

In honour of Book Lovers Day today, we want to share some classic pet-related books! If any of them stand out to you, they may…
July 15, 2019

Dog ramp helps trapped raccoons get to safety

A few weeks ago, animal control officers for the Town of Orangeville were called about a mother and three young raccoons stuck in a dumpster.
July 11, 2019

Flow of Life – Animal Rescue Kit for Car Trapped Pets

What do you do when it’s the hottest day of the summer and you come across an animal locked inside a car? The sun…
June 20, 2019

Tour the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s new mobile animal wellness unit

MEDIA ADVISORY Tour the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s new mobile animal wellness unit Pembroke, ON (June 20, 2019)…

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Thank you so much for all you do

Thank you so much for all you do every day to rescue animals in need. I can’t imagine the terrible situations that you see every day.  It is great that you have the heart to help. Keep up the good work.

-Betty