December 31, 2021
4 ways to enjoy New Year’s Eve with your companion animal
New Year’s Eve can be a fun time for both you and your furry friend! With a few small tweaks, you can have the best t…
November 29, 2021
6 styles of play for your cat
Did you know that while a cat’s natural instinct is to hunt and play, not all cats play the same way? To help encoura…
November 25, 2021
Is a hamster the right pet for you?
Don’t let the size of a hamster fool you, there’s much more to these small animals than meets the eye! Not only are…
September 24, 2021
Happy International Rabbit Day – Week!
This week, we’ve been all ears for rabbits! We have many rabbits in our care right now who are waiting patiently f…
September 3, 2021
Introducing your puppy to an older dog
Having an older dog as a companion is a wonderful thing. Not only are they more likely to be housetrained and have good…
August 30, 2021
Try these treat tricks for your small animals!
We love our small companion animals , like rabbits and guinea pigs, but sometimes it can be difficult to know what tre…
August 25, 2021
Media release – Helping pets adjust to your return to school and work
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Back to school and work? The Ontario SPCA offers tips to help pets cope with the change
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August 23, 2021
How to prepare your dog for kids going to college
The transition from summer into a school semester can be hectic for everyone involved – but what about our animals? H…
August 19, 2021
Post-COVID separation anxiety and your pets
During lockdowns in Ontario, we have spent much more time at home with our animal companions. Our fur babies offered em…
August 3, 2021
Easy, quick, KONG® recipes to try at home!
Looking for some fun food enrichment ideas for your dog? We’re here to help! There are a lot of easy and yummy KON…
July 23, 2021
Feline fun – Tips to train your cat new cues
One of the fundamental puppy development stages is learning training cues from their fur parent. But dogs aren’t the …
July 22, 2021
How to train your dog to not bark at cars
Going on walks with your dog is a great form of exercise, mental stimulation, and an opportunity to bond with them. Wal…