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…

Why do puppies nip and tips on managing this behaviour

Puppies are adorable, but their nipping behaviour can sometimes be a pain. When puppies play, they often use their mout…

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…

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 …

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 rehabilit…

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 of…

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 als…