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• Ontario SPCA partnership ensures pets and their people stay warm this winter

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midhurst/January 27, 2025 – The County of Simcoe and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society have partnered to protect both unhoused people and their pets from harsh winter conditions. Through a generous donation from the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre, individuals experiencing homelessness can now bring their pets to the Barrie East warming […]

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• January 16, 2025

  Understanding “play aggression” in cats

  Play aggression in cats happens when a cat becomes overstimulated during play, leading to potential aggressive behaviour. This behaviour often involves play predatory actions towards moving objects, such as a person’s hands, feet, legs, or ankles. Cats showing inappropriate play behaviour may lack socialization and are often younger cats (less than three years old) that […]

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• December 31, 2024

  Adoption tips: Dog-to-dog introductions

  Planning to bring home a new dog? Here are some helpful adoption tips for dog-to-dog introductions.  Introducing two unfamiliar dogs can be an exciting and stressful event for all involved, but with a solid plan in place, you can help things go smoothly and facilitate a lifelong friendship.  Important tips:  Step 1: Introductions/getting started  Take […]

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• December 27, 2024

  How much company does my rabbit need?

  Rabbits are naturally sociable animals, and they enjoy the company of other rabbits if introduced properly. To prevent your rabbit from getting bored and lonely, providing them with lots of enrichment, a good environment and socialization is key. It’s always fun when your rabbit can make new friends.   The RSPCA outlines some information on what […]

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• December 5, 2024

  Thinking of adopting a VIP animal? Read the FAQs about VIPs

  If you’ve been thinking of adopting an animal from the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, you may have noticed the VIP status on some of the animals on our adoption page. VIP stands for Very Important Paws and these furry friends make very amazing friends!    You may have questions about our VIP program, and we […]

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• November 29, 2024

  Dog rehab program transforms Porter from frightened to flourishing

  All Porter needed was one special person to give him a second chance. Thankfully, this fearful dog found a whole team of people willing to do just that and so much more.  The Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre  Porter was originally rehomed to a rescue, which later brought him to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society […]

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• November 26, 2024

  Cold weather pet safety tips

  We want to make sure you start the winter season off on the right foot – or should we say, paw? Here are some cold weather pet safety tips to help you recognize when your dog is too cold, and how to identify signs of hypothermia.  Signs that can indicate your dog is too cold  […]

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• November 14, 2024

  How to teach appropriate greetings when your dog meets a stranger

  It’s common for many dogs to be unsure and wary of new people. Teaching your dog how to appropriately greet a stranger allows for conflict-free introductions to new people and makes the experience less stressful for everyone involved.   Always begin in a low-distraction environment the dog is comfortable in to help them succeed.  Here’s what […]

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• November 4, 2024

  National Shelter Appreciation Week: Here for the animals

  Nov. 3-9 is National Shelter Appreciation week, a time to acknowledge the effort and dedication of shelters, and the hard-working individuals dedicated to giving animals the second chance they deserve.  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. We strive to […]

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• October 22, 2024

  Adopting a dog with hip dysplasia: What you need to know

  At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we often see dogs come into our care for rehoming due to behavioural issues that stem from undiagnosed or unmanaged pain. One of the most common causes of pain we encounter in dogs is hip dysplasia—a condition that is not only prevalent in older dogs but can also […]

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• October 17, 2024

  Fostering benefits extend beyond animals to the volunteers

  Some animals find the transition to an animal centre environment challenging. Other animals may need to remain in our care for an extended period before finding forever homes due to illness, injury, age, lack of socialization or behavioural challenges.   Foster volunteers can make all the difference for animals like these. They provide a temporary home […]

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• October 3, 2024

  Commonly asked questions about RVT’s

  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has some wonderful Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) employed within our organization. October is RVT Month and we are excited to have a whole month to celebrate them!  It’s no secret that a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is an integral part of any animal health care team, but they are […]

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