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• May 5, 2022

  Camping: What you need in your emergency pet kit 

  Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors with your companion animal. But before heading off on a camping adventure with your furry family member, you should always have a plan in place in case of a medical emergency. You will also want to bring an emergency pet kit with […]

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• April 7, 2022

  What to do if you find a lost dog in Ontario

  Have you ever seen a pooch wandering the streets alone and wondered, “What should I do?” These are our tips for what to do if you find a lost dog in Ontario. Seven simple steps you can take to find the owner of a lost dog: If you are the one who lost a pet, […]

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• February 11, 2022

  How to save money on your pet’s medical care

  There’s a lot of joy that comes from adding a furry friend into your family, but there are also costs to be aware of to ensure you can provide your animal with the care they need. How can you best prepare for your animal’s medical care costs? The ASPCA has 9 tips for cutting pet care […]

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• February 4, 2022

  Cold weather pet accessories

  For some of our furry friends, a little extra protection from the elements during winter is a necessary thing. To help you find the right accessories for your animal, we’ve put together a list of some things you might need! Boots We have to admit, it can be pretty humorous watching a dog try to […]

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• February 1, 2022

  The 5 Ws of oral care

  Every morning and each night we humans spend time taking care of our teeth. But what about our furry friends? How can their teeth and gums stay healthy if we don’t give them the same care? To help our companion animals maintain good dental health, we explore the five W’s of good oral care for […]

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• January 21, 2022

  Anxiety, pets, and mental health

  Can your companion animals suffer from anxiety? The ASPCA has a very helpful blog outlining “Can Pets Suffer from Anxiety?” and we’d like to share some key tips for you from the article. We hope this is helpful for you and your companion animals! Anxiety in companion animals For animals, the ASPCA says separation anxiety […]

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• January 10, 2022

  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society urges caution in cold weather to keep animals safe

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society urges caution in cold weather to keep animals safe Stouffville, ON (Jan. 10, 2022) – With temperatures forecasted to plummet, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society wants to remind anyone with an animal to take extra precautions to keep them safe during extreme winter weather. Supervise outdoor time […]

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• December 31, 2021

  4 ways to enjoy New Year’s Eve with your companion animal

  New Year’s Eve can be a fun time for both you and your furry friend! With a few small tweaks, you can have the best time possible with your fur baby, as well as your guests – here’s how. Proximity Don’t be afraid to have your companion animal around for the festivities, but also be […]

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• November 15, 2021

  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society kicks off its iAdopt for the Holidays adoption campaign, presented by Swiffer®

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society kicks off its iAdopt for the Holidays adoption campaign, presented by Swiffer® Stouffville, ON (November 15, 2021) – Give an animal in need the gift of a loving forever home this holiday season with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, which officially […]

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• September 24, 2021

  Happy International Rabbit Day – Week!

  This week, we’ve been all ears for rabbits! We have many rabbits in our care right now who are waiting patiently for a loving family to give them a forever home. Maybe you’re looking for some bunny to love? With International Rabbit Day this Saturday, we decided to take the whole week to talk about and celebrate rabbits.   Over […]

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• September 23, 2021

  Five days in a van: Ontario SPCA team member refuses to leave lost dog behind

  When a dog in your neighbourhood gets lost, neighbours pull together to help reunite them with their family. But what happens when a dog coming from the United States to find a home in Canada gets lost at the border crossing on an unfamiliar island? It turns out, neighbours and community members still pull together […]

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• September 13, 2021

  Keeping veterinary visits Fear Free®!  

  Many people report their animals appearing distressed or uncomfortable during visits to the veterinarian. The sights, smells, and sounds of a veterinary office can be unsettling to some animals. Being handled by a different person for the first time (which may include some uncomfortable moments of examination or receiving a vaccine) can also make an animal wary of visiting the vet.  Follow these steps to create positive, Fear Free® experiences for your […]

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