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  • Opening your heart and home as an Ontario SPCA foster volunteer  

    Fostering an animal is one of the most meaningful ways you can help vulnerable animals in your community. Volunteers for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Provincial Foster Care Program provide temporary, loving homes for animals who need a little extra time, care, or space before finding their forever families.   What is fostering?  Foster care is a temporary home placement for animals who aren’t yet […]

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  • January 30, 2026

    The importance of mental exercise for dogs 

    When we think about keeping our dogs healthy, physical exercise often comes to mind. Walks, runs, and playtime are essential, but mental exercise is just as important for a dog’s overall well-being.   At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we know that a mentally stimulated dog is often a happier, calmer, and more confident companion.  Why it’s important   Dogs are […]

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  • January 27, 2026

    Five things you should know about unnecessary veterinary procedures

    The provincial government has launched a public consultation as a first step towards banning medically unnecessary veterinary procedures, including feline declawing, and ear cropping and devocalization of dogs.   The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is pushing to have the province ban these procedures, as well as tail docking of dogs.  Here are five things you should know about unnecessary veterinary procedures. You can also show your support by visiting changeforanimals.ca and send […]

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  • January 26, 2026

    Zeus

    Three year old Zeus is a big, beautiful boy with an even bigger heart. He just needs the right person to help him shine. Zeus came from a home where socialization was limited. He lived alongside cat siblings who mostly ignored him, and he didn’t have much opportunity to learn about the world around him. […]

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  • Ontario SPCA Sudbury Regional Veterinary Clinic marks 565 surgeries in first months of operation

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUDBURY, ON (Dec. 8, 2025) – Just months after opening, the Ontario SPCA Sudbury Regional Veterinary Clinic is improving access to veterinary care by providing essential services that support animals, families, and communities across Northern Ontario. Since opening its doors in July, the clinic has performed 565 spay/neuter surgeries, preventing an estimated 31,720 potentially unwanted offspring. The […]

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  • December 5, 2025

    Tips for a successful adoption

    Dogs are exceptional animals, and their ability and desire to form deep and loving bonds with humans is extraordinary. By adopting, you are truly giving your dog an amazing gift – a second chance.  Following an adoption, it may take a few weeks or months for you and your dog to fully adjust to your […]

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  • December 2, 2025

    What to Expect When Adopting a Dog/Puppy

    Adopting a dog or puppy? Learn what to expect, including training basics, vet care, socialization tips and how to prepare your home for a smooth, happy transition.

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  • November 30, 2025

    Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs

    Learn how to recognize and manage separation anxiety in dogs with our comprehensive guide, featuring practical strategies, training tips, and behaviour support for a happy, confident pet.

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  • November 24, 2025

    Congratulations! You’ve Adopted a Dog/Puppy.

    Find essential care tips for your newly adopted dog or puppy, including housing, vaccinations, disease prevention, and safe introductions.

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  • November 21, 2025

    New Sudbury clinic increases access to veterinary services in Northern Ontario

    The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is excited to announce the grand opening of the new Ontario SPCA Sudbury Regional Veterinary Clinic, in partnership with Collège Boréal. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to increasing access to veterinary services across Ontario, with a focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by Northern communities.  […]

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  • November 19, 2025

    Expanding the Circle of Care: Building Animal-Health Equity in Northern Ontario

    By Charmaine Brett, President & CEO, Ontario SPCA & Humane Society  As I visit Thunder Bay this week, I’m reminded how deeply people and animals are connected, and how urgent it is that access to veterinary care reach every corner of our province.  Northern Ontario is vast 144 municipalities, 106 First Nations and more than […]

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  • November 14, 2025

    Adopting a senior animal: Agatha’s story

    Have you ever thought about adopting a senior animal? Senior animals make wonderful companions, but sadly many are overlooked by adopters.    Many pet parents who have adopted senior animals report that they feel a deep sense of satisfaction to be able to provide a forever home and soft place to land for an older animal […]

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