How to introduce a new cat to your children
There are many benefits to children being around animals, including developing compassion, reducing risk of allergies a…
Feline good! Tips to introduce a cat to your home
Your sweet kitty cat is coming home! You and your family can’t wait for her to arrive and start playing with her new …
Visual enrichment for your cat
As more and more businesses reopen, and many of us return to work, it's important to think about how this change will a…
How to make your own crochet catnip mouse!
What excites a kitty cat more than catnip?! Monthly donor Cindy Nicholls has been making and donating crochet catnip mi…
Behind the scenes: Stress Reduction – Sight/Visual
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Shelter Health Pro website has great resources for shelter care, and general pet …
Behind the scenes: Shelter enrichment & socialization – cats
A few weeks ago we shared with you tips for shelter enrichment and socialization for dogs. Now we'd like to give you a …
How to make community cats better neighbours
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has an incredible network of community cat caretakers in the province. Helping thes…
Adopting a Cat – Ain’t Misbehavin
Cat behaviour issues
These are a few tips to help you deal with common cat behaviour issues. For more details,…
Helping your Adopted Cat – and Existing Pets – to Accept Each Other
Adjusting to a new home can be a frightening and anxious experience for a cat who may have been bounced from one or m…
Recognizing your cat’s body language: Aggressive & defensive postures
Sometimes it can be hard to understand why our kitty friends lash out aggressively - either to us, or to each othe…
Why live trapping and relocation of wildlife doesn’t work
Home developments are impeaching more and more on wildlife's habitat all the time. With a little understanding, patienc…
Understanding canine body language
While some pets enjoy meeting new people and animals, others prefer their own space, and the company of those they are …