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• Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre welcomes new manager

  Candice Gordon is a familiar face at the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre, having joined the team two years ago as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Following the retirement of former centre manager, Carol Link, after 27 years with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we are excited to announce that Candice has […]

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• January 30, 2025

  Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre welcomes new manager

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cornwall, ON (Jan. 30, 2025) – The Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre would like to officially welcome Candice Gordon as the new manager of the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre in Cornwall. Candice takes the reins from long-time manager Carol Link, who was with the Ontario SPCA […]

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• January 27, 2025

  Ontario SPCA partnership ensures pets and their people stay warm this winter

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midhurst/January 27, 2025 – The County of Simcoe and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society have partnered to protect both unhoused people and their pets from harsh winter conditions. Through a generous donation from the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre, individuals experiencing homelessness can now bring their pets to the Barrie East warming […]

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• January 14, 2025

  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society urges caution near waterways to keep pets safe

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Jan. 14, 2025) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is reminding the public to take extra precautions to keep pets safe around lakes and rivers, which may not be safe. To help ensure a safe winter for everyone, stay vigilant around bodies of water and keep these five tips in […]

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• December 6, 2024

  Bringing a cat home for the holidays

  The holiday season is a magical time to open your heart—and home—to a new furry family member. If you are planning to spend the holidays at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to help a newly adopted cat adjust to their surroundings. Here are some tips to make your home welcoming and safe for your new […]

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• December 5, 2024

  Thinking of adopting a VIP animal? Read the FAQs about VIPs

  If you’ve been thinking of adopting an animal from the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, you may have noticed the VIP status on some of the animals on our adoption page. VIP stands for Very Important Paws and these furry friends make very amazing friends!    You may have questions about our VIP program, and we […]

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• September 5, 2024

  9 Things to Know Before Adopting a Bunny

  Aren’t bunnies just the cutest? Although they make great companion animals , some considerations must first be taken into account before deciding to adopt a bunny. 

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• July 24, 2024

  Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre welcomes new manager

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midland, ON (July 24, 2024) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society would like to welcome Jessie Oliver as the new manager of the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre. Oliver will also oversee the Provincial Animal Transfer Hub, which is located on the same property and temporarily houses animals who arrive […]

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• July 4, 2024

  Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre welcomes new manager

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bracebridge, ON (July 4, 2024) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society would like to welcome Lindsey Bunn as the new manager of the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre. Bunn recently joined the team at the animal centre in Bracebridge and brings many years of management and customer care experience. She was born and […]

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• July 4, 2024

  Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre welcomes new manager

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie, ON (July 4, 2024) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society would like to welcome Edward Michel as the new manager of the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre. Michel is a certified professional trainer and educator focused on creating and maintaining human-animal bonds. This motivation has led Michel to focus his career […]

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• July 4, 2024

  Ontario SPCA Lennox & Addington Animal Centre welcomes new manager

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Napanee, ON (July 4, 2024) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society would like to welcome Becky Harvey as the new manager of the Ontario SPCA Lennox & Addington Animal Centre. Harvey recently joined the team at the animal centre in Napanee and brings 23 years of experience in the veterinary field. She […]

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• May 28, 2024

  Three-legged dog Dozer finds his stride!

  Dozer is a gentle giant with a love for life, and sadly a chronic elbow dislocation that required amputation. In the care of the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre, the Great Pyrenees learned to embrace life on three legs, never missing a stride.  When he arrived in our care, 10-month-old Dozer had a joint […]

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