Home for the Holidays: A season of second chances
The holidays truly are a time for compassion, connection and fresh starts, and thanks to our incredible supporters, this season was one to remember for animals in need across Ontario.
During our Home for the Holidays adoption campaign, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society set out a goal to help 500 animals find loving homes in time for the holidays. We’re thrilled to share that not only did we reach this goal, but we exceeded it, with 688 animals adopted.
From playful puppies and curious kittens to senior companions and long-term residents who had been patiently waiting, animals of all ages and personalities found the families they’d been dreaming of. Each adoption represents a life changed and a future filled with comfort, care and love.
Thank you for making it possible
The success of this campaign is about more than numbers; it’s about families opening their hearts and homes, and animals starting their next chapter surrounded by warmth and love. Many adopters are able to spend extra time at home over the holidays, creating those important early bonding moments that help animals settle into their new routines.
To help set families up for success, animals adopted from the Ontario SPCA go home spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and with food from Royal Canin to support a smooth transition.
This incredible outcome wouldn’t have been possible without our compassionate community. From adopters and foster families to donors, volunteers and staff, your support helped ensure animals across Ontario received the care and love they deserve.
Whether you donated, shopped our Paws & Give™ holiday catalogue, shared our campaign, or welcomed a new furry family member into your home, you played a role in helping animals in need find their Home for the Holidays.
The joy doesn’t end here
While the holidays may be coming to a close, animals continue to arrive at our animal centres every day, each one hoping for a second chance. If you’re thinking about adopting, fostering, or supporting our work, visit our website to learn more.
Together, you helped make this holiday season brighter than ever for animals across Ontario. Thank you for being part of their journey home.
