Celebrating the first underdogs adopted from the Provincial Dog Rehab Centre
The Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre is now a reality and, since launching in June, we are thrilled to…
Kittens with special needs get the second chance they deserve
Soon after a seemingly healthy litter of kittens was born at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre, they were p…
Pandemic puppies: Adult dog socialization tips
The first three months of a puppy's life are important to its development as during this time, they are learning, going…
Behind the scenes of helping VIP animals find forever homes
You may have noticed the “VIP” status on our adoption page, which stands for “Very Important Paws.” These furry…
7 steps to litter train a rabbit
You’ve heard of litter training cats and dogs, but did you know you can also litter train rabbits? Today we’re shar…
Meet our VIPs available for adoption
Thinking of adopting? While you’re on the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Animal Adoption page, you’ll notice t…
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 inclu…
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 an…
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 welco…
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 a…
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…
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 l…