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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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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 23, 2022
From Fear to Joy: Dolly’s story of rehabilitation
Dolly came into our care frightened and wary, unsure of herself and everyone around her. With love, care, and rehabilitation, she became a completely different dog. Dolly’s journey from the U.S. Dolly, who has since been renamed Rosie, was four years old when she was transported from the U.S. to 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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August 2, 2022
National Senior Pet Day: Celebrating senior animals
Aug. 3 is National Senior Pet Day, a day to celebrate animals of all shapes and sizes in their golden years. It’s also a day to reflect on the joy that comes with living and caring for our furry and feathered friends. And for the team at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, it’s a […]
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May 23, 2022
How to train your cat to wear a collar
You may typically associate collars with dogs, but cats can also be trained to wear them. In addition to microchipping, a collar with identification tags can assist in getting the cat back home if it gets lost.
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May 17, 2022
Changing Nikita’s life began with building trust
When Nikita came into the care of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, she was anxious and fearful of people and new environments. She would pee in the house, a submissive, fear-based behaviour. Her entire posture was submissive, closed and nervous. Even treats weren’t enough of an enticement for her to trust someone new. Changing […]
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May 2, 2022
Are your pets part of your emergency preparedness plan? 5 tips to keep your furry family safe
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (May 2, 2022) – Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1-7, and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) have joined forces to hit home an important message – everyone needs an emergency plan, and it must include your furry family members. If an emergency […]
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April 26, 2022
Teaching loose leash walking
Walking politely on leash can be one of the most challenging behaviours to teach a dog. The good news is that by gaining realistic expectations about your dog’s exercise needs and following some simple training techniques, you and your dog can develop wonderful walking habits.
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April 12, 2022
After being chained for years, Duke has a new lease on life
Before his new life, Duke spent his days chained outside with his sister. The husky-mix had no chance to run, chase toys, play with other dogs or learn to be a dog. His new start began when he was brought to the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre in Stouffville to be re-homed. Breaking […]
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March 1, 2022
Litterbox breakdown: troubleshooting litterbox issues
Guest blog by Dr. Juanita, Scientific Communications Veterinarian with Royal Canin Canada When I think about cat health, I often think about litterboxes. Yes, you read that correctly, litterboxes. It is not uncommon for our clients to bring their cats to see us because of what they consider to be poor litterbox habits. While I […]
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November 23, 2021
Nothing holds Nikki back
Before Nicole arrived at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, her future was bleak. She needed some serious TLC – both emotionally, and physically. Learning to heal In mid-September, Nicole underwent left hip surgery and was placed in her foster-to-adopt home to recover. While she wasn’t a fan of the mandatory four-week physiotherapy that followed, […]
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