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  • January 1, 2021

    How to get off on the right paw this new year

    Well, you did it! You’ve made it through 2020 and are ready for a new beginning in 2021. We want to help make sure you start the new year on the right “paw.” Here are some tips to help you do just that! Tips for starting 2021 off right with your furry friends! We hope […]

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  • 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 at home with your family! As we get ready for the countdown on New Year’s Eve, here are some safety tips to keep in mind for your companion animal. Proximity […]

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  • December 22, 2020

    Over 1,400 animals find new homes – thanks to you!

    Thanks to you, over 1,400 animals have found their forever homes this holiday season. They’ll now be waiting for Santa Paws under the Christmas tree, cozy, and loved! Here are some pictures of these happy animals being adopted, and in their new homes! iAdopt for the Holidays Sponsored by Petplan, iAdopt for the Holidays is a […]

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  • December 16, 2020

    $125,000 donation kicks off Ontario SPCA fundraising drive to provide 260,000 meals for pets

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE $125,000 donation kicks off Ontario SPCA fundraising drive to provide 260,000 meals for pets Stouffville, ON (December 16, 2020) – With the help of a $125,000 matching donation, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is seeking the public’s help to reach its goal of providing 260,000 meals for animals across the province over […]

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  • 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, stalking, chasing, pouncing, killing, preparing  and eating prey. In fact, almost 5 hours of an outdoor cat’s daily activity involves hunting, roaming or eating! Many behavioural  disorders result from situations where cats are […]

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  • December 14, 2020

    A hungry pet in Ontario needs YOU!

    As pet parents and animal lovers, we really just want what’s best for our furry friends – don’t we? For us to think about even one animal going hungry this season – just doesn’t feel right. But across Ontario, many of our furry friends are at risk of going without enough to eat as their […]

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  • December 11, 2020

    Ontario SPCA and Humane Society supports bill to ban the declawing of cats

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontario SPCA and Humane Society supports bill to ban the declawing of cats Stouffville, ON (Dec. 11, 2020) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society supports a bill introduced by Davenport MPP Marit Stiles that would put an end to the inhumane practice of declawing cats in Ontario, a procedure that can cause […]

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  • December 10, 2020

    Full bellies this holiday season and beyond, thanks to Royal Canin!

    Tails are wagging across Ontario as we announce that Royal Canin is the official feeding partner of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, providing nutritious meals for all of the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens in our care. This news comes just in time for the holidays! It warms our hearts to know that the […]

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  • December 2, 2020

    Chief Veterinary Officer Receives Top Honour

    We are proud to announce that Dr. Magdalena Smrdelj, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, has been appointed a Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. Fellows are appointed for their outstanding contribution to the field of animal ethics worldwide. The heart of the Centre’s work is the Fellowship, which is an […]

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  • December 1, 2020

    Carlo and Northern pup Micco were made for each other

    If you’ve been using our 2020 Happy Tails calendar this year, you may have been waiting to know more about the cover star, Micco, and his pet parent, Carlo. Micco was born in our care after his mom was transported from a Northern community to find a home. When Carlo met him, he knew adopting […]

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  • November 26, 2020

    Tips to help your new dog or puppy adjust to their new home

    You’ve just adopted a dog or puppy from your local Ontario SPCA animal centre, and now it’s time to bring them home for the first time. The whole family is excited and can’t wait to meet them! Changes in environment can be stressful for your new furry friend, but we have some simple tips to […]

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  • November 24, 2020

    Change a life forever this holiday season

    The holiday season may look different for many of us this year, but the animals can’t tell the difference. With new adoption protocols put in place, you can safely meet your new furry family member, and change a life forever. Call your local SPCA or Humane Society to set up an adoption appointment today. Make […]

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