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  • November 14, 2022

    The Ontario SPCA kicks off iAdopt for the Holidays to help animals find loving homes

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Adopt, enter the photo contest or donate to help an animal  Stouffville, ON (Nov. 14, 2022) – Change an animal’s life this holiday season with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, which kicks off today and runs until Dec. 25. Presented by Swiffer®, the goal of iAdopt for […]

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  • September 15, 2022

    Introducing an anxious dog to people and pets

    Having a nervous or anxious dog can create some challenges when introducing them to other people or dogs. Being a pet parent of an anxious dog, it is important to educate yourself on the best positive practices for managing their anxious behaviours.   Assessing body language  Learning how dogs communicate and what their body language is […]

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  • March 28, 2022

    “Cabin in the Meow-tains” among four new cat cabin designs provided by the Pet Valu Companions for ChangeTM program to Ontario SPCA animal centres

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE These elaborate cardboard boxes serve as a safe haven for cats awaiting adoption Stouffville, ON (March 28, 2022) – Cats and small critters awaiting adoption at Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres now have four new themed “cat cabin” designs that are as fun as they are functional to keep the animals […]

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  • November 15, 2021

    iAdopt for the Holidays is here, spreading cheer to animals in need

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society`s iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, presented by Swiffer® is here! Seeing animals excitedly head home with their new families during the holiday season is one of the most heart-warming experiences you can imagine. iAdopt for the Holidays is an adoption […]

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  • November 12, 2021

    Foster family earns trust of timid cat in time for litter of kittens!

    In the spring of 2021, Ms. Gray came into the care of the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre as a stray. She was soon placed into foster care after they found a little surprise – or should we say several little surprises – on intake. She was pregnant!   Ms. Gray was very timid and frightened when she […]

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  • 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 for a loving family to give them a forever home. Maybe you’re looking for some bunny to love? With International Rabbit Day this Saturday, we decided to take the whole week to talk about and celebrate rabbits.   Over […]

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  • 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 doggie manners, if you’ve had an older dog for a while, there’s a special bond that can’t be replaced. But what happens if you introduce a puppy to your family as a […]

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  • August 5, 2021

    Guinea pigs Ginger and Fifi are inseparable

    Have you ever been apart from someone you loved and missed them so much it hurt? How about even minutes apart being unbearable? For guinea pigs Ginger and Fifi, the two are inseparable. In fact, they start to call out to one another if they aren’t together. Totally sweet, right? Well, their unbreakable friendship has been […]

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