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  • Leave a Legacy

    Create a lasting legacy for animals. Learn how to leave a gift in your will to support the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s lifesaving work.

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  • Ways to Give Index

    Learn how to help the Ontario SPCA and animals in need. Explore donation options and other ways to support animal welfare in Ontario.

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  • Get to know Crystal Brain, Manager of the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre

    Bringing warmth, experience, and a deep sense of purpose to her role, Crystal Brain leads the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre as manager. With a passion for both people and animals, she plays a vital role in guiding the centre’s day-to-day operations, supporting her team, and helping animals find loving homes. Her compassionate leadership […]

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  • June 3, 2025

    Tips for trimming your pet’s nails

    Nail trimming can be seen as a source of stress for our animals and even for us as pet parents. It’s time to take the fear out of this routine grooming practice. You’ll be clipping claws and pampering your pet’s paws in no time with tips from Fear Free ® Happy Homes.   Ready your environment   […]

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  • May 23, 2025

    Helpful hints for bringing your new dog home!

    Bringing home a new puppy or dog is an exciting time for everyone! Whether you’ve had a dog before or are new to the experience, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for the new arrival well in advance. Starting this new adventure may require having a little extra patience, but it will help […]

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  • May 9, 2025

    The importance of trust building exercises

    Trust building exercises build confidence in an animal through repetition of known behaviours. This allows them to know what’s wanted or needed of them in a certain moment or situation, helping to eliminate the guess work. It can be exercises that we teach an animal to build a relationship and trust with their handler through […]

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  • April 4, 2025

    It’s happening meow: Animal centres gear up for kitten season

    Kitten season is upon us, which means it’s the time of year when Ontario SPCA animal centres see an increase in the number of feline families, pregnant cats and litters of orphaned kittens come into their care.    During this busy time at Ontario SPCA animal centres across the province, our staff and volunteers are focused […]

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  • March 6, 2025

    How to enrich your small animal’s environment

    Small animals have specific needs, just like cats and dogs. With a few simple steps, you can enrich your pet’s environment!  Environmental Enrichment  Hiding  All small animals need the opportunity to hide. Many of the small animals in our animal centres are a prey species and so they may feel threatened or startled by any […]

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  • February 28, 2025

    Joining Paws: Updates to the Ontario SPCA’s Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre

    We have some exciting news to share!  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre (PDRC) is now able to support dogs from other SPCAs and Humane Societies to help give them the extra TLC they need to find loving homes.  The Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre opened in 2023 in Peterborough […]

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  • January 13, 2025

    Indoor activities for your pets during the winter months

    The winter can often mean more time spent indoors for us and for our furry family members. There are many benefits to spending time indoors with your animals, such as bonding and being in a comfortable, supervised space. We’ve put together a few activities that you can do at home to keep your furry friend […]

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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 2, 2024

    Give the gift a loving home this holiday season

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s iAdopt for the Holidays campaign! With many people enjoying time off and being home together as a family, now is the perfect time to welcome an animal into your life if you’ve been thinking of adopting.    The goal is to […]

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