June 19, 2026

Celebrate Father’s Day with a gift that gives back to animals 

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Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? Whether he’s a devoted pet parent, an animal lover, or simply someone who enjoys making a difference, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Paws & Give™ symbolic giving catalogue offers gifts that help animals in need across Ontario.  

Give Dad a gift that creates a lasting impact for vulnerable animals. With Paws & Give™, you can honour a special father figure while helping provide care, comfort, and hope to animals waiting for their second chance. 

Help keep pets and families together 

For many families facing financial hardship, accessing pet food can be a challenge. A symbolic gift to the Pet Food Pantry helps provide food and supplies that are distributed through community partners, ensuring beloved pets can stay with the families who love them. By helping fill empty bowls, you’re giving both animals and their people a helping hand when they need it most.  

Give animals the care they urgently need 

When animals arrive in the care of the Ontario SPCA, some require immediate medical attention, transportation, vaccinations, assessments, and specialized treatment before they can begin their journey toward adoption. A Gift of Urgent Need helps provide critical support for animals requiring immediate care, giving them the opportunity to heal and thrive. Every contribution helps ensure animals receive the treatment and compassion they deserve. 

Bring comfort and joy to shelter animals 

A simple toy can make a world of difference to an animal awaiting adoption. Toys provide enrichment, reduce stress, encourage exercise, and help keep animals mentally stimulated during their stay at our animal centres. By giving a Toy for a Shelter Pet, you’re helping brighten an animal’s day while supporting their overall wellbeing.  

A Father’s Day gift with heart 

One of the best things about symbolic gifts is that they give twice: once to Dad and once to an animal in need. You can even pair your gift with an e-card to let Dad know a donation has been made in his honour. It’s a thoughtful way to celebrate the compassion, kindness, and generosity that fathers and father figures bring to our lives.  

This Father’s Day, make your gift count for animals in need. Explore the Paws & Give™ symbolic giving catalogue and discover how your Father’s Day gift can help provide food, care, comfort, and hope to animals across Ontario.  

Shop Father’s Day Paws & Give™ today.