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,…
December 27, 2019

A service dog for Christmas: How Sheeba and Brianna found each other

Sheeba needed a home. Brianna needed a friend to help her cope. When Sheeba rushed to Brianna’s aid when the young woman was suffering…
December 9, 2019

Northern partner makes $75,000 donation to help animals in need

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has some very special Northern friends who recently gave an incredible gift of $75,000 to the Ontario SPCA…
November 4, 2019

Support the North’s “One Health” wellness programs make a difference in Northern communities

In early September, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society travelled alongside the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society to bring wellness and spay/neuter services to…
August 7, 2019

Lucky could barely walk – you should see him now!

When I see Lucky playing, his favourite stuffed toy in his mouth, I am overjoyed by the incredible transformation I’ve witnessed. Lucky truly…
July 5, 2019

After 8 years waiting for a home – Blackjack won big

Blackjack was one of 70 cats transferred from Second Chance Pet Network in Dryden, Ontario, on May 8th, 2019. He had been in…
May 24, 2019

Partners in the North: Second Chance Pet Network, Dryden, Ont.

On May 8th, 70 Northern cats were transported south from the Second Chance Pet Network in Dryden, Ont. to give animals a chance…
May 7, 2019

Oreo’s puppies highlight the need for services in the North

Did you know that many Northern communities lack access to basic animal wellness resources, such as spay/neuter services? Oreo is the perfect example of what…
April 12, 2019

The Volunteer Factor: Northern Projects

For National Volunteer Week this year, we’re highlighting different volunteers across the province making a tremendous impact for animals in need. We’re ending off the…
April 10, 2019

What is the Support The North campaign all about?

The Year of the Northern Dog may be over, but the Ontario SPCA is excited for all this new year has to hold for…
March 26, 2019

Celebrating Partnerships in the North: Second Chance Pet Network, Dryden, Ont.

Second Chance Pet Network provides a safe haven for surrendered and abandoned animals, pending their adoption into loving, forever homes. In 2018 alone, over 100 cats…