Avoiding Catty Misunderstandings: Play and Petting
We love and admire our cats for their ability to remain close to their wild ancestry. At the same time, our everyday …
How to Socialize your Puppy
Well-socialized puppies usually become more confident and well-adjusted dogs because they’ve been exposed to a wi…
Bird Care
If you're thinking of adopting a bird, consider adopting one from the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and read the bi…
Clicker Training your Cat
Clicker training is a fun and effective way to help teach a wide variety of animals, from cats and dogs to marine mam…
Solving Litter Box Dilemmas
Detective work may be needed if your cat has suddenly started eliminating outside of her litter box. Complicating the matter, is that sometimes the reason the cat started house soiling (for example, a painful urinary tract infection), may not be the same reason they are continuing.
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Your Pets You Need to Know
Winter weather is here and the Ontario SPCA wants to remind pet owners that the cold weather can be harmful to you…
Helping your Adopted Cat – and Existing Pets – to Accept Each Other
Adjusting to a new home can be a frightening and anxious experience for a cat who may have been bounced from one or m…
How to Choose a Dog Trainer
Taking your dog - and your family - to dog training classes is a wonderful and fun way to help you understand how you…
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips and Tricks
Crisp fall air, long walks at the park and quality time cuddled up on brisk-weather mornings with your pet are som…
Four Questions to Ask to Understand Your Pet
Whether you've just adopted a dog or cat, or lived with one for years, there may come a day when your beloved pet sta…
Wonderful Walking Tools
The wonderful (and worst) of walking tools
One of the greatest joys of dog ownership is the daily …
Adopting a Shelter Cat – What You Need to Know
The sight of a cat or kitten may be irresistible to just about anyone, but the decision to adopt a cat should never b…