Pet Travel Safety Tips

Today is National Pet Travel Safety Day! If you have plans to travel with your furry friends, we want to make the proce…

New Year’s Eve safety tips

The ball is about to drop and we want to help you ring in the new year with your furry friends in the safest way possib…

4 ways to build your fearful dog’s confidence

Does your dog get scared of new people or environments? Today we’re sharing four helpful ways to build your fearful d…

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 p…

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 …

Ontario SPCA invited to provide input on standards of care for outdoor dogs

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is committed to creating a brighter future for animals, which is why when we see a …

10 boating safety tips for pets

If you’re heading out on the water this summer and are planning to bring your dog along, there are some key safety ti…

Long weekend safety tips for your furry friend

Do you have exciting plans this long weekend with your furry friends? Whether you’re hiking, camping, or cottaging, w…

Long weekend fireworks can spook your pet! Top tips to keep animals calm and safe

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (July 27, 2022) – With the Civic holiday weekend approaching, the Ontario SPCA a…

A guide to fireworks for the anxious doggo

For many people, fireworks have lost their sparkle as their long-term effects on the environment, as well as human and …

How to prepare your dog for stays with a sitter

With summer quickly approaching, pet parents may be preparing for weekend getaways or evenings out, which may mean enli…

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…