November 4, 2024
National Shelter Appreciation Week: Here for the animals
Nov. 3-9 is National Shelter Appreciation week, a time to acknowledge the effort and dedication of shelters, and the ha…
October 17, 2024
Fostering benefits extend beyond animals to the volunteers
Some animals find the transition to an animal centre environment challenging. Other animals may need to remain in our c…
October 10, 2024
Train your dog to be your running paw-tner
Running with your dog can be a fantastic way to stay active while bonding with your furry friend. However, it’s impor…
October 8, 2024
Adopter drives 10 hours to meet his match
Bandit had a rough start before finding his way into the care of the Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre. …
September 30, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
September 30 is recognized as Orange Shirt Day in honour of the Survivors of residential schools. This day is about cre…
September 19, 2024
Tips for paw-sitive walks
Some dogs may be eager for their daily walks, while others may not be as thrilled, especially during the warmer months.…
September 16, 2024
Maximus never gave up hope
For 262 days, Maximus waited for his forever home. For those nearly 9 months, the care team at the Ontario SPCA Midland…
September 13, 2024
Explore volunteer opportunities at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre
If you’re passionate about animals and eager to make a difference in the lives of animals, the Ontario SPCA and Human…
September 12, 2024
How do I stop my dogs from marking territory indoors?
One of the questions we receive at our animal centres is how to stop dogs from marking territory indoors. We have some …
September 3, 2024
Unleashing Creativity: Fun and educational AnimalSmart™ presentations for back-to-school
It’s back-to-school time, which means the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society will be visiting classrooms across the prov…
August 30, 2024
Beyond basics: Teaching your dog new cues
Has your dog mastered basic cues like “sit,” “down” and “come”? These are the most common cues most people …
August 29, 2024
Back to school: Separation anxiety and pets
With the school season coming back in full swing, your family will be adjusting to the new schedule – and that includ…