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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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September 19, 2023
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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September 12, 2023
Hiking with Fido
If you enjoy hiking with your best canine pal, it’s important to be aware of dangers, recommendations and general tips before hitting the trail! Here are some things to keep in mind for hiking with your dog this fall. Your dog’s age and physical fitness level Older dogs or dogs in poor physical health would […]
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September 8, 2023
How to understand canine body language to better understand behaviour
Understanding what your dog is communicating through their body language can help you as a pet parent in so many ways! In this blog, we’re sharing key body language to watch for, and what this is telling you about your dog. What is my dog trying to tell me? Body language is made up of […]
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July 31, 2023
Travelling with your pets this long weekend? Take the No Hot Pets pledge and plan ahead
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (July 31, 2023) – If you’re planning on hitting the road for a long weekend adventure, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society wants you to take the No Hot Pets pledge and plan ahead to keep your furry friends safe and comfortable. Here are 5 tips to make it a safe […]
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July 14, 2023
The history of Animals’ Voice Magazine and Pawdcast
If you can believe it, this year the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is celebrating its 150th anniversary! As we reflect on this milestone anniversary, we are sharing some fun details and explaining what the organization does and how it operates. Today we want to share some history about our Animals’ Voice Magazine-turned paw-dcast! Animals’ […]
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July 6, 2023
What your rabbit’s body language is telling you
If you’re considering adopting a rabbit, or if you already have one in your home – it’s important to understand rabbit behaviour and body language. Rabbits are prey animals and timid by nature, so you need to be patient if your rabbit seems shy at first. Hand-feeding treats helps to engage the rabbit and reinforce […]
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June 15, 2023
7 steps to litter train a rabbit
You’ve heard of litter training cats and dogs, but did you know you can also litter train rabbits? Today we’re sharing helpful tips for teaching your rabbit to use a litter box. General tips Steps to litter train your rabbit We hope you found these tips helping on how to litter train your rabbit! For […]
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May 22, 2023
Victoria Day activities for you and your pets
It’s Victoria Day! We hope you are ready for a day filled with fun and we have a few suggestions on how you can include your furry friends! Here are a few activities you can do with your family and companion animals today. Activities to do this Victoria Day Make some homemade treats for your […]
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May 15, 2023
Why does your dog whine?
All dog parents probably hear their dog whine from time to time, but some hear it more often than others. In this post, we will share some helpful tips from the ASPCA, with helpful insights on why your dog whines, and how to address excessive whining. Why do dogs whine? Appeasement Behaviour Some dogs whine […]
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May 8, 2023
Fear Free® nail trims from home
You have the “perfect” dog. He or she has learned basic cues, walks gently beside you on a leash, and they leave your slippers alone! But when it comes to trimming their nails or giving them a medication prescribed by your veterinarian, life can get difficult. If this sounds all too familiar to you, here […]
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May 8, 2023
The Ontario SPCA urges people to include pets in their emergency plans
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (May 8, 2023) – This week is Emergency Preparedness Week and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs want to remind you to have an emergency preparedness plan in place that includes your furry family members. Here are five tips to keep you and your […]
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