December 7, 2021
I’ll be home for Christmas
Will you be their second chance? The holidays are a great time to bring friends and family together, and the Ontario SPCA…
September 14, 2021
Life-changing impact: Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre
Bandit’s spirit was broken when he arrived at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. He hid under his bed, shaking with fear when anyone approached. Dogs like …
August 31, 2021
Food enrichment for your cat
When you feed your cat, do you simply put down their bowl of food? Did you know your companion animal loves to …
July 20, 2021
How to clean your dog’s ears
Have you ever wondered how to clean your dog’s ears from home? In today’s blog and video, we’ll hear from April, one of the Ontario…
June 8, 2021
AnimalSmart™Character Development Series – Honesty and Integrity
We are excited to share our newest AnimalSmart™ webisode with all of you animal enthusiasts! Let’s take some time to explore Honesty and Integrity as…
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…
November 17, 2020
What is humane education, and why should we care?
Simply put, humane education focuses on nurturing compassion and respect for animals and all living things, including the Earth. It helps one understand…
November 10, 2020
How to teach your dog to sit
Today, we want to give you helpful tips for teaching your dog to sit! Watch our video for step by step instructions, to make…
November 5, 2020
Meet the Animal Care Team at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
Our animal care team across the province works hard every day to ensure the animals in our care get the love and attention…
July 21, 2020
Dog Enrichment: DIY Cereal box kibble dispenser
Empty cereal boxes can act as great dog enrichment tools when turned into kibble-dispensing devices. They can also provide the ripping and tearing that some…
June 3, 2020
AnimalSmart™ Character Development Series – Respect
In this lesson Emerson, spokes-kid for the Ontario SPCA AnimalSmart™ humane education program, talks about about respect for animals – both domesticated and wild…