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Meet our VIPs available for adoption
Thinking of adopting? While you’re on the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Animal Adoption page, you’ll notice that some of the animals are marked with a “VIP” status. This stands for Very Important Paws, and these are animals in our care who may need a little extra help. These furry friends are often located at […]
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May 22, 2023
Victoria Day activities for you and your pets
It’s Victoria Day! We hope you are ready for a day filled with fun and we have a few suggestions on how you can include your furry friends! Here are a few activities you can do with your family and companion animals today. Activities to do this Victoria Day Make some homemade treats for your […]
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May 15, 2023
Why does your dog whine?
All dog parents probably hear their dog whine from time to time, but some hear it more often than others. In this post, we will share some helpful tips from the ASPCA, with helpful insights on why your dog whines, and how to address excessive whining. Why do dogs whine? Appeasement Behaviour Some dogs whine […]
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May 8, 2023
Fear Free® nail trims from home
You have the “perfect” dog. He or she has learned basic cues, walks gently beside you on a leash, and they leave your slippers alone! But when it comes to trimming their nails or giving them a medication prescribed by your veterinarian, life can get difficult. If this sounds all too familiar to you, here […]
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May 4, 2023
Preparing your entire family for a newborn
Guest blog from Pet Talk. Expecting parents are often as busy as they are excited while they’re preparing to welcome a new baby to their family. In this happily hectic time, those who also have furry family members should consider how their fur babies and their new baby can safely interact when they eventually meet. […]
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May 1, 2023
Emergency preparedness
In Ontario, each of us is responsible for our own safety and survival during the first 72 hours of an emergency, we are also responsible for our pet’s safety.
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April 24, 2023
From stray to working cat Ritchie is living his best life
Ritchie the cat is now living his best life, thanks to some thoughtful intervention from his finder, Kimberly. No longer a stray, he now has a job to do. Ritchie is a working cat on a rural property near Ottawa. For many months, Ritchie, a stray adult cat was frequenting Kimberly’s property. She had been […]
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March 31, 2023
Hearing loss doesn’t stop Angel from finding her fur-ever home
When a two-year-old deaf cat named Angel came into our care at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre, we knew she would need a bit more TLC to help her find a loving forever home. She was given an individual care plan to keep her happy and healthy, and the animal care team ensured […]
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March 30, 2023
When do puppies lose teeth and how to help with teething
The adorable furball you adopted has transformed into a nipping machine, chewing everything in sight, including you. Teething time has begun, and it is a tough time for pups. Teething in puppies may not last as long as for human babies but it can be intense. Puppies get their baby teeth at about two weeks […]
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March 28, 2023
Helping cats and dogs to get along
While some people identify themselves as a cat or dog person – many of us can be both! Still, some of us may be delaying a multi-species family, concerned by the familiar phrase “fighting like cats and dogs.” The good news is that with sensible adoption decisions, positive and rewarding introductions, good management and a […]
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March 21, 2023
How to be prepared for emergency veterinary costs
Budgeting is an important part of being a pet parent. Not only do you have to factor in veterinarian visits, and other costs, but you also have to be prepared for unexpected expenses.
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March 9, 2023
Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies?
Your furry friend is racing around the house as if being chased by an invisible playmate. It started with a play bow and then he was off, doing circuits of the house like a whirlwind. He seems to be enjoying himself, but why is he behaving this way? He has a case of Frenetic Random […]
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