May 26, 2026

The Ontario SPCA hosts vaccination and wellness clinic in Cornwall to improve access to veterinary care

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cornwall, ON (May 26, 2026) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society hosted a vaccination and wellness clinic for dogs in Cornwall on May 24, helping protect animals and reduce barriers to essential veterinary care.

Held at Agora Catholic Centre in Cornwall, the clinic provided free wellness resources and vaccinations – including the parvovirus vaccine – to 87 dogs whose families may otherwise face barriers to veterinary care. The event was open to individuals on social assistance to help ensure they could access care for their pets.

In addition to veterinary services, families also had access to pet food and essential supplies to help support the ongoing well-being of their animals. A total of 2,300 lbs of pet food was distributed during the event, as well as supplies such as leashes, collars, toys, and more, ensuring that animals are not only protected, but also supported with the essentials they need to thrive.

“No one wants to see a beloved pet get sick from something that can be prevented,” says Bonnie Bishop, Eastern Regional Manager, Community Outreach Services,  Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “By offering this clinic in the community, we were able to make care easier to access and support families in protecting the health and well-being of their animals.”

The Ontario SPCA extends its gratitude to Agora Catholic Centre for generously providing the space to host the clinic, Boehringer Ingelheim for donating vaccines, Walmart Logistics for donating pet food, and the veterinary staff and volunteers whose support made the event possible.

An upcoming booster clinic will be held at the same location on June 28 to ensure follow-up care is accessible for the animals seen at this clinic.

In response to a spike in deadly Parvovirus cases in the Cornwall area in 2017, the Ontario SPCA’s community outreach team began holding annual Parvo vaccine clinics. By 2019, 450 dogs had been vaccinated against the life-threatening illness, and only three cases of the Parvo virus were reported in the community that year.

For more information about Ontario SPCA community support services, visit ontariospca.ca/communitysupport

Woman holding a small tan dog beside an Ontario SPCA and Humane Society banner promoting adoption, volunteering, and donations at a community pet event.
Smiling woman holding a small tan dog and a pink stuffed pig toy inside a large community hall during an Ontario SPCA pet event.
Brown-and-white puppy with bright blue eyes sitting in the lower basket of a black stroller, looking up at the camera.
Man wearing a hat and sunglasses sitting beside a large black-and-white dog in a hallway at a pet adoption event.
Person holding a small black puppy with a pink collar while veterinary staff prepare supplies in the background.
Ontario SPCA staff member smiling while holding a tiny white Chihuahua in a bright hallway at a pet event.
Small black puppy lying calmly on a table while veterinary staff examine it during a community animal clinic or adoption event.

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Media contact

Arianne Kirkey

Community Outreach Coordinator

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Cornwall and Region Animal Centre

(613) 937-7622

[email protected]

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 over 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 Cornwall and Region Animal Centre, formerly the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre, is located on the landsof the Akwesasne Mohawks and their ancestors. We also acknowledge the Algonquin, Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-oshow-nee) (Iroquois), Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat), and Abenaki who are neighbours and partners to the Akwesasne Mohawk.