May 1, 2026
The Ontario SPCA expands access to veterinary care in Petawawa with mobile clinic
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Petawawa, ON (May 1, 2026) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society hosted a spay/neuter and wellness clinic in Petawawa from April 27-30, helping improve access to basic veterinary care and supporting efforts to reduce pet overpopulation.
A total of 95 spay and neuter surgeries were performed on cats and dogs during the four-day event, which was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 517 in Petawawa, preventing more than an estimated 5,700 unplanned puppies and kittens. In addition, 181 vaccines were administered during the clinic.
The Ontario SPCA’s MASH-style spay/neuter clinics are portable outreach events designed to reach underserved communities. In addition to providing spay/neuter surgeries on site, they also deliver basic veterinary services to animals who may not otherwise have had preventative care, including critical vaccines.
“When essential veterinary care is accessible, we can prevent pet overpopulation and help keep pets in loving homes,” says Heather Jobe, Community Outreach Coordinator, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Renfrew County Animal Centre. “We’re grateful to everyone who worked together to make this clinic a reality and to help strengthen care for animals across our community.”
The MASH clinic was possible thanks to generous volunteers and supporters, including the Petawawa Civitan Club, which donated $7,500 to bring these services to the community. Special thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 517 for providing a space to host the clinic, and for supplying food to keep the clinic team fueled.
As a registered charity that is 100 per cent donor funded, the Ontario SPCA depends on the generosity of donors to help animals in need.
To learn more about the Ontario SPCA’s community support services, visit ontariospca.ca/communitysupport
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Media Contact
Heather Jobe
Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre
613-602-5321
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and does so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.
The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Renfrew County Animal Centre is situated on the traditional, unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin people. We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis & Inuit peoples.