Get to know Crystal Brain, Manager of the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre
Bringing warmth, experience, and a deep sense of purpose to her role, Crystal Brain leads the Ontario SPCA York Region …
Clicker training your cat
Clicker training is a fun and effective way to help teach a wide variety of animals, including cats and dogs. Unlike …
Tips on caring for your pet rat
Whether you’ve had a pet rat before, or you’re a first-time parent, here are some tips you need to know about food,…
Choosing the right boarding kennel for your pet
You have a trip coming up, and your beloved furry friend can’t come with you. How do you choose the right boarding …
Twix’s journey of recovery: A new life as Bo
Twix’s story began at the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre, where this one-year-old Mastif…
Firework safety tips to keep pets safe
Everybody loves a long weekend – including our furry friends! It means more quality time with the people they love. B…
Does your pet have a food allergy? Here’s what to watch for
Just like people, cats and dogs can suffer from food allergies. While not as common as environmental allergies, food se…
Touch the target – Enrichment game for cats
Does your cat ever get the “zoomies”? Although this behaviour is quite normal, it can also be an indicator that you…
How to teach “four-on-the-floor”
Training your dog “four-on-the-floor” is helpful to prevent unwanted jumping by teaching them to have all four feet…
Why a great vet matters more than you think
Choosing a veterinarian is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a pet parent. Just like humans, animals…
Tips to deter your dog from scavenging during walks
Do you find that your dog scavenges for items to eat on your walks? If daily walks are interrupted by your dog picking …
Tips for trimming your pet’s nails
Nail trimming can be seen as a source of stress for our animals and even for us as pet parents. It’s time to take the…