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…

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,…

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 en…

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…

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 gainin…