April 30, 2021

Spring training with your dog

Guest post by PetLink, our Animal Wellness partner for the Change for Animals Conference It’s Spring Training! What better way to celebrate the…
April 27, 2021

Tips to get your dog’s attention through the “watch me” technique

Teaching your dog what “watch me” means is a great way to get their attention. This trick is helpful when you want your dog…
April 2, 2021

Healthy habits, healthy weight

Guest post by Royal Canin Choose the right diet The first step in preventing obesity in pets is to feed the appropriate level of…
March 25, 2021

5 steps to make your move to a new house less stressful for your furry friends

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 steps to make your move to a new house less stressful for your furry friends Stouffville, ON (March 25, 2021) –  Spring…
March 18, 2021

Tips to take the stress out of moving day for your dog

If you’ve ever had to move to a new house, you know there is a lot to think about leading up to the big…
February 26, 2021

Heartworm in dogs – Signs, causes, what you need to know

Recently, we shared a story with our donors about a dog named Boxer who came into our care with heartworm, a serious health condition…
February 16, 2021

Thinking outside the box – what to do if your cat is peeing in the house

Cats peeing where they shouldn’t can be a source of great frustration and anxiety for pet parents. Unfortunately, it is also a reason…
December 31, 2020

New Year’s Eve safety tips for your furry friend

We made it! 2021 is just around the corner, and though many celebrations may not be the same as last year, you can still celebrate…
December 15, 2020

Healthy habits, healthy cats: Introduction to puzzle feeders  

Sponsored by our friends at Royal Canin In the wild, cats use a great deal of physical and mental activity for locating,…
October 9, 2020

What is the ‘Fear Free®’ program all about?

Did you know the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society uses a special program called Fear Free® at its animal centres across the province?…
August 13, 2020

Cannabis and pets: the risks of THC

It was a typical Wednesday at the Goldson residence. Lynda was outside cleaning up the yard, while her dogs, Bruce and Jasper, played nearby.
April 13, 2020

Pet Care Isolation Check List

Guest post by Jennifer Toof, Manager, Programs and Education, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society  As much as staying home during COVID-19 can…