October 5, 2023
From loss to love: turning grief into a commitment to help animals in need
Whitney adopted a senior black lab named Misty from the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre. She knew when they met that she wanted…
September 29, 2023
Ontario SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit gets a makeover
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit is sporting a new look thanks to an updated exterior wrap design. …
September 15, 2023
What are the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare?
For the past 150 years, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has provided care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need in communities across…
September 7, 2023
Hip replacement doesn’t slow puppy down
Skylar came into the care of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in need of veterinary care to treat a serious injury to his…
August 29, 2023
Dr. Dave Wilson Memorial Award recipient: Keisha Harris
In 2021 we unexpectedly lost a friend, colleague, and champion for animal well-being with the passing of Dr. Dave Wilson. The Ontario SPCA…
August 22, 2023
Inside the family living room at the Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society celebrated the grand opening of its Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre in June 2023. The centre was custom-built to…
August 18, 2023
Snip, snip, hurray! We’ve reached our 150,000th spay/neuter milestone
It’s a special year for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Not only are we celebrating our 150th anniversary in 2023, we…
August 17, 2023
Reasons to adopt a black cat
In honour of National Black Cat Appreciation Day, we’re bringing back this video about 6 reasons why you should adopt a black…
August 11, 2023
Mobile Spay/Neuter Unit saves cat with pyometra
Earlier this year, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit encountered a case of a pyometra – a life-threatening…
August 8, 2023
What kind of food does my puppy/kitten need?
When caring for an animal, it’s important to understand their nutritional needs! To help you understand more about your animal’s digestive health, check out…
July 17, 2023
Behind the scenes of helping VIP animals find forever homes
You may have noticed the “VIP” status on our adoption page, which stands for “Very Important Paws.” These furry friends are animals in our…
July 14, 2023
The history of Animals’ Voice Magazine and Pawdcast
If you can believe it, this year the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is celebrating its 150th anniversary! As we reflect on this milestone…
