November 10, 2022

Planning for your pet in your Will

November is “Make a Will” month! Did you know that it is now common practice to include your furry companion in you…
November 7, 2022

Dr. Dave Wilson Memorial Student Award

Our friend and colleague Dr. Dave Wilson, passed away unexpectedly in 2021. He was a true champion for animal well-bein…
November 4, 2022

Healthy Habits: Healthy growth for puppies and kittens

Did you know that like human infants, our furry friends have growth curves, too? These charts help us to make sure our …
November 3, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions: Legacy Giving with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

November is “Make a Will” month and a time we often receive inquiries from kind-hearted animal lovers who want to k…
November 1, 2022

Swiffer makes clean up a breeze for new pet parents as the Official Clean Up Crew of the Ontario SPCA

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (November 1, 2022) – As we usher in the seasons of mud, slush and snow, which ca…
November 1, 2022

Preparing animals for their new homes – a behind-the-scenes look at the adoption process

Our goal at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is to make matches that last a lifetime. In 2021, we found fur-ever hom…
October 31, 2022

How to create a fear free, happy Halloween for your pets

Halloween night is filled with many unfamiliar sights and sounds, which can be quite scary for your pet! Luckily, some …
October 28, 2022

4 ways to build your fearful dog’s confidence

Does your dog get scared of new people or environments? Today we’re sharing four helpful ways to build your fearful d…
October 25, 2022

Tips for trimming your pet’s nails

Nail trimming can be seen as a source of stress for our animals and even for us as pet parents. It’s time to take the…
October 24, 2022

The Dickin Medal: Brave Animals Who Have Served for Canada

The Dickin Medal  The PDSA Dickin Medal was created by Maria Dickin, a social reformer and animal welfare pioneer, to…
October 21, 2022

Remembering animals in war around the world

Many people may not know that during wartime, cats served as companions and kept ships free of vermin. In addition to t…
October 20, 2022

Everlasting love – William Wilding’s Legacy

William Wilding was a dedicated animal lover who donated generously to the Ontario SPCA and Humane society through lega…