November 8, 2024
Honouring our Indigenous veterans
November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. It is a time to remember and honour the thousands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who served…
November 4, 2024
National Shelter Appreciation Week: Here for the animals
Nov. 3-9 is National Shelter Appreciation week, a time to acknowledge the effort and dedication of shelters, and the hard-working individuals dedicated to giving…
November 1, 2024
Helping children cope with the loss of a pet
Losing an animal is devastating at any age, but it can be especially difficult for children. Pets are often their best friends and share…
October 25, 2024
27 years of helping animals in need
In many ways, Carol Link’s life has been defined by serving animals. With over 30 years in the field, she’s done it all—starting…
October 17, 2024
Fostering benefits extend beyond animals to the volunteers
Some animals find the transition to an animal centre environment challenging. Other animals may need to remain in our care for an extended period…
October 15, 2024
National Feral Cat Day: Caring for community cats
Cat overpopulation in Ontario is an ongoing issue, largely due to a lack of access to basic spay/neuter and wellness services. This unfortunate reality…
October 14, 2024
Pawsitive Packs: Keeping pets with the people who love them
One of the ways the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is working to keep pets with the people who love them is through a…
October 10, 2024
Train your dog to be your running paw-tner
Running with your dog can be a fantastic way to stay active while bonding with your furry friend. However, it’s important to prepare both…
October 4, 2024
World Animal Day: Know who to call
October 4th is World Animal Day, a day that unites animal champions to ensure actions are taken to protect the welfare of creatures big…
October 1, 2024
Rake in cash this fall with the Ontario SPCA’s Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery
As the crisp autumn air rolls in and you’re eyeing that growing pile of leaves, here’s a thought: Instead of raking up leaves this…
September 30, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
September 30 is recognized as Orange Shirt Day in honour of the Survivors of residential schools. This day is about creating awareness and meaningful…