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Congratulations! You’ve Adopted a Bird.
Get essential tips for your newly adopted bird, including housing, nutrition, enrichment, and veterinary guidance for a healthy, happy companion.
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November 24, 2025
Congratulations! You’ve Adopted a Rabbit.
Learn essential care tips for your newly adopted rabbit, including housing, nutrition, enrichment, and vet guidance for a happy, healthy companion.
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November 24, 2025
Congratulations! You’ve Adopted a Dog/Puppy.
Find essential care tips for your newly adopted dog or puppy, including housing, vaccinations, disease prevention, and safe introductions.
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November 3, 2025
Supporting families through the rehoming journey
At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, every adoption represents a second chance for both the animal and the adopter. Our rehoming process is designed to ensure every animal is placed in a loving, suitable home where they can thrive. But we also recognize that the decision to rehome an animal can be incredibly difficult. […]
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October 31, 2025
Halloween costume safety
This Halloween, you may be planning on dressing up your furry friend to take part in the festivities with you. But how can you safely introduce your fur baby to a costume, and what are some warning signs to watch for in case they aren’t comfortable with it? Here’s how to make sure dressing up […]
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October 28, 2025
Keep wildlife in mind when you’re on the road
Every year, thousands of wild animals are taken to wildlife rehabilitation centres across the province because they require care for an injury. In many cases, they are injured when they are stuck by a vehicle. To coexist with wildlife, consider the enormous hardships these intelligent and fascinating wild species encounter because so much of their […]
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October 27, 2025
How do I stop my dogs from marking territory indoors?
One of the questions we receive at our animal centres is how to stop dogs from marking territory indoors. We have some simple tips you can follow to help avoid this from happening in your home! Why do dogs mark indoors? If you are a dog parent, you may be familiar with the term “marking.” […]
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October 20, 2025
Get active this fall with your pets!
Fall can be a great time to get out and get active. With cooler weather, there are plenty of perfect opportunities to get outside. Here are a few great ways to get moving: Tips to get active with pets this fall Before you come inside at the end of one of these fall activities, make sure you check your […]
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October 17, 2025
What to do when you encounter wildlife in your community
As our cities expand, it’s becoming increasingly common to spot raccoons, skunks, squirrels, foxes and other wildlife in urban areas. These animals are highly adaptable and have learned to thrive in neighbourhoods, taking advantage of food and shelter sources provided, often unintentionally, by people. While seeing wildlife can be exciting, it’s important to remember that these animals are best left wild. Here’s what you can do to […]
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October 13, 2025
Celebrate Thanksgiving with your furry friends
For many people, the Thanksgiving holiday is a time to get together with friends and family to enjoy a delicious meal together. If you want to make sure your dog doesn’t feel left out, we have some special treat ideas just for them! Before we share these special treats, here are a few general safety […]
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October 10, 2025
Adopting a small animal
Small animals also require their daily dose of fun and excitement outside of their enclosures to help keep them healthy and happy. However, outside playtime should be supervised in a safely enclosed and pet-proofed area. A rodent’s teeth grow continuously, so it’s important to provide appropriate chew-safe toys and to keep loose electrical wires or […]
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October 9, 2025
5 fall pet hazards you wouldn’t expect
As we step into fall, with the crunch of leaves beneath our feet and our pets’ paws, it is important to be aware of safety concerns that come with the season. Here are five fall pet hazards you wouldn’t expect: Acorns and oak leaves Acorns contain tannins, which can upset your furry friend’s digestive tract […]
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