What to expect before adopting – Puppy edition
Playful puppies: Eight weeks to 20 weeks
Benefits of adopting a puppy include the ability, at this age more than any o…
Choosing a Pet Sitter
Pet sitters are professional, qualified individuals paid to visit your house and spend quality time with your pet. A …
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…
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. …
Giovanna Pari, Director
Giovanna Pari, Director
Giovanna is a retired physician (Neurology) living in Kingston. She was an assistant profess…
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.…
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…
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…
Patient Paws: Helping animals find their loving homes
Every animal deserves a loving home. At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we strive to find a home for each animal t…
Test Volunteer Page
Welcome to our volunteer program!
Joining our volunteer team directly impacts the lives of the animals in our care and…
Understanding canine body language
While some pets enjoy meeting new people and animals, others prefer their own space, and the company of those they are …
Putting the lid on garbage hazards
There is something very enticing about a garbage can to animals. Whether from boredom or looking for additional food, o…