Understanding canine body language
While some pets enjoy meeting new people and animals, others prefer their own space, and the company of those they are …
Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre welcomes new manager
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Barrie, ON (July 4, 2024) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society would like to welcome Edward Mic…
Finding the purr-fect home for every cat: Spike’s journey as a working cat
Not all cats enjoy the company of people or living inside a home. Sometimes community cats end up in our animal centres…
Fireworks can be scary for animals! The Ontario SPCA shares tips to prevent lost pets
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Stouffville, ON (June 26, 2024) – With the long weekend approaching, the Ontario SPCA and Humane…
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 …
Keeping small animals happy and healthy at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society!
Small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters thrive on enrichment, just like larger animals. At the Ontario SPC…
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,…
Positive Doesn’t Need to Be Negative: Adopting and Living With an FIV-Positive Cat
FIV stands for “feline immunodeficiency virus.” This is a virus in the same group as HIV, but it is specific to the…
Why does my cat sleep so much?
You may have noticed cats spend a lot of time snoozing, but have you ever wondered why they sleep so much?
Reasons…
Feline fortresses: The importance of hiding and perching for cats
Felines love to hide and perch, but did you know that these behaviours aren't just whims of a cat's personality? They a…
Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre helps Jagger find a loving home
Jagger is a big guy, with even bigger fears. Adopted as a puppy, but then rehomed to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Societ…
How to handle jumping
Jumping is a common training challenge and is usually attention-seeking behaviour. Unknowingly we might "teach" our dogs to jump up on us by rewarding them each time they do so.