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• 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 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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• May 4, 2023

  Preparing your entire family for a newborn

  Guest blog from Pet Talk. Expecting parents are often as busy as they are excited while they’re preparing to welcome a new baby to their family. In this happily hectic time, those who also have furry family members should consider how their fur babies and their new baby can safely interact when they eventually meet.  […]

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• April 13, 2023

  Wishing a Happy Retirement to our dearest receptionist Diane Porter

  Diane Porter has been a friendly face and voice of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society as a receptionist for 19 years and is ready to step into her next chapter of retirement. Getting started at the Ontario SPCA Back in 2004, Diane was hired in the veterinary clinic as an Animal Care Attendant. Diane […]

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• March 7, 2023

  How to choose a pet sitter

  We think a lot about who to hire as a sitter for our children – but what about for our furry friends?  With March break quickly approaching, you may be considering a pet sitter as you embark on your travels. Here are a few key factors to consider when hiring a pet sitter.  What should […]

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• February 17, 2023

  Top 3 things to consider before adopting an animal

  Have you been pondering the idea of adding a companion animal to your life? You have come to the right place! Finding loving homes for animals is at the heart of Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s work and finding the right fit means ensuring adopters know what to expect.   Adoption is a great choice if […]

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• January 6, 2023

  Caring for your pet rabbit

  Did you know you can litter-train your rabbit like you do with cats? Here are some helpful tips to help you care for your rabbit!  Litter box training  To train your rabbit to use the litter box, use a small cat litter box with no sides or top. Fill it with unscented recycled paper as […]

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• October 13, 2022

  Behind the scenes with RVTs at Ontario SPCA animal centres

  October is RVT Month! This month we’re celebrating Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs). To kick it off, RVTs from our Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres share a behind-the-scenes look at their typical day, and how their work is changing the lives of animals.   What does an RVT do?  RVTs are responsible for overseeing the […]

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• October 10, 2022

  Thanksgiving activities to enjoy with your pet

  Looking to have some fun with your furry friend this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some easy ideas to spend some quality time with your furry friend!  DIY pet toys  No matter the weather, enjoy your time together! Even if the weather doesn’t permit to enjoy outdoor fun, you can make your own pet toys for […]

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• September 15, 2022

  Introducing an anxious dog to people and pets

  Having a nervous or anxious dog can create some challenges when introducing them to other people or dogs. Being a pet parent of an anxious dog, it is important to educate yourself on the best positive practices for managing their anxious behaviours.   Assessing body language  Learning how dogs communicate and what their body language is […]

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• September 1, 2022

  Back to school? The Ontario SPCA shares tips to help animals cope with change

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Sept. 1, 2022) – The kids are back to school and while getting into a new fall routine can be an exciting time for families, the change in schedule can be hard on our beloved pets.   On days when your furry companion will be home alone, the Ontario SPCA and Humane […]

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• August 5, 2022

  Why does my vet start to look jumpy when I talk about feeding raw?

  Guest blog by Juanita Glencross, Royal Canin  My goal today in tackling this difficult conversation is to simply offer some insight into the thoughts that begin to spin in a veterinarian’s head the moment he or she hears the words raw and food in the same sentence. The first thing that I want you to […]

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