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Pet safety tips for Civic Holiday
With the long weekend approaching, don’t forget about your pets when you’re making your plans. It is important to remember safety tips to ensure that everyone has a good time! Here are some reminders to ensure you and your pet have a happy and safe weekend. Firework Safety If you are planning on setting off some fireworks, remember that they can be frightening to your pets. Be […]
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July 8, 2020
Keeping your dog cool in summer
Sponsored As the weather heats up and more people are outside enjoying the sunshine , it’s important to remember that our pets can feel the effects from the heat just as much as we do. To help protect furry friends, Royal Canin shares these important tips to keep in mind while enjoying summer with your […]
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July 1, 2020
The bond between Nakita and Dan is a very special one
At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we know how an animal’s life improves when they find their fur-ever family. And just like animals need us to care for them, sometimes, we need them just as much. Meet Dan, a retiree living with post-traumatic stress. Each day can be a struggle and some days are […]
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June 29, 2020
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society partners with Smart.Vet to bring virtual veterinary care to shelter pets and foster families
IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society partners with Smart.Vet to bring virtual veterinary care to Ontario SPCA shelter pets and foster families Stouffville, ON (June 29, 2020) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has partnered with Smart.Vet telehealth to give its animal centre staff and volunteer foster families virtual access to veterinarians […]
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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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April 17, 2020
What to do if you find orphaned wildlife
During the Spring, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society typically receives many calls about orphaned wildlife – and this year is no different. We want to ensure you have all the information you need to protect wildlife and help them if they are in distress. Note: Whenever young mammals are found, an attempt should be […]
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April 13, 2020
Pet Care Isolation Check List
Guest post by Jennifer Toof, Manager, Programs and Education, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society As much as staying home during COVID-19 can be a difficult adjustment for many people, our companion animals may also be finding the change of routine challenging. Pets are truly an essential part of the family for millions of people, and it’s important that the entire family stays healthy during this time – both physically and […]
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April 3, 2020
Helping your pet adjust to a new routine
During this challenging time, many of us who are able, are physically distancing by staying home. This means more time with pets and a pretty drastic routine change. Even though we don’t know when things will go back to normal, it’s important to understand how this change is affecting our pets and how they will […]
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