Adopting a puppy: What to expect
Congratulations on adopting a new puppy! This is an exciting time for both you and your puppy. The first day after brin…
Tips to help improve your dog’s recall
Do you feel like your dog isn’t listening when you call their name? If you’re having difficulty getting your dog to…
Making a paws-itive impact on pet overpopulation with accessible spay/neuter
As we commemorated our 150th anniversary, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society marked significant milestones in 2023 tow…
Cold weather pet safety tips
With the winter season upon us, it is important to remember that our furry friends can also get cold. If it’s too col…
Puppy training basics: 5 key building blocks every puppy parent should know
Bringing home a puppy is a big life change – for you and for them! In this blog, we’ll be sharing five crucial area…
Volunteers have been at the heart of the Ontario SPCA for 150 years
Over the past 150 years, volunteers have and continue to play a pivotal role in helping the Ontario SPCA and Humane Soc…
Reduce your pet’s cancer risk factors
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the risk factors our animal friends face and what…
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 handle a high energy dog
It’s the end of the day. You think your dog has had a full day of playtime and activities, and now you’re ready to …
Is foster volunteering right for you?
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is currently recruiting foster volunteers to assist its animal centres by temporari…
How to handle attention-seeking barking
There are a lot of times where dogs barking is helpful. When they tell us they need to go outside, or they need more wa…
How to train cats to do agility courses
In North America, when you think about pet agility courses, you may think only of dogs jumping over bars and through ho…