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June 8, 2020
An Angel for Angel
An Angel landed at the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre on the last day of 2019 — a senior cat whose pet parent had passed away. With her ears down and tail tucked, Angel was unhappy and withdrawn, and we knew it could take time for her to adjust. A week later, we […]
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June 4, 2020
Helping your cat maintain a healthy weight
As we begin to resume more of our more pre-pandemic routines, our schedules are likely quite different than they used to be. The same thing holds true for our animals. They may be fed at new times, and they may be consuming more food and snacks. Their playtime and physical activity might also be different […]
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June 2, 2020
Bonded cats Dragon and Moira find a new Dad and new life
Andrew has a real heart for rescuing animals. After his beloved cat passed away, his friend who volunteers at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society let him know about two cats needing their forever home. Although they came from different litters, each cat faced their own setback. Dragon is blind in both eyes and Moira is […]
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June 1, 2020
Pet tips: Grooming your pet from home
Looking for more grooming tips heading into the Spring season? Here are some helpful blogs to get you started. 3 helpful tips for grooming your cat Taking care of your cat’s fur has many rewards, and not only will your look and feel fabulous, but it will also reduce the amount of cat hair […]
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May 28, 2020
Calming Anxiety in Pets – with their sense of smell!
The COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful and anxious time for everyone in our households, even our pets, who must adjust to our new day-to-day routines. We need to do our best to check in on how they are doing physically, mentally and emotionally during this challenging time. Did you know an animal’s sense of smell is one of its most powerful senses? We can use this to our advantage when trying to calm their anxiety levels and make them […]
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May 26, 2020
How to grow cat grass indoors
Looking for activities to do while the family is spending so much time inside? Why not take up growing cat grass – either for your cats, or to donate to our animal centres once we reopen to the public! Planting To grow the cat grass indoors, fill the pot with soil just about 2 inches […]
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May 18, 2020
Victoria Day activities for you and your pets
Victoria Day may be looking very different for us this year, but it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate in our own way! Here are a few activities you can do with your family and pets today. Activities to do this Victoria Day Make some homemade treats for your pet There are lots of great recipes […]
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May 15, 2020
Leave a Legacy Month – Linda’s story
Linda’s love of animals began at a young age. Maybe the same is true for you. Linda’s family always had animals in the house. She learned as a young child how to look after them, care for them, and treat them as one of the family. As Linda got older and started her own home, […]
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May 8, 2020
Emergency planning for your pets
Due to COVID-19, our everyday life is much different than it was a month ago, and so is your pet’s. Pets are truly an essential part of the family for millions of people, and it’s important the entire family stays healthy during this time – both physically and mentally. Read our helpful tips for emergency planning! Emergency check list For more […]
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May 7, 2020
Are you prepared for a pet emergency? Remi’s story
Remi has a special bond with his little human. Amanda’s daughter has special needs and before adopting Remi had a robotic cat that looks exactly like him. They knew it was meant to be. Less than a month after adopting Remi, he broke his leg falling from a curtain. Pet insurance gave Remi’s family the […]
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May 4, 2020
Leave a Legacy Month: Stories of impact
May is Leave a Legacy Month, so we wanted to share with you a few stories of people who have chosen to make an impact for animals in their Wills. But first – what kind of impact can you have by supporting the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society? By remembering the Ontario SPCA in your […]
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May 1, 2020
Surrendered pup, Benny, finds his forever family
Sarah and Michael lost their dog of 19 years just a few months before meeting Benny. He was surrendered to the Ontario SPCA and neither Sarah nor Michael could understand why. “He’s the perfect dog – so much personality,” Sarah said. “Even though he was in a shelter, he was so happy-go-lucky. We knew right […]
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