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• Thanksgiving activities to enjoy with your pet

  Looking to have some fun with your furry friend this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some easy ideas to spend some quality time with your furry friend!  DIY pet toys  No matter the weather, enjoy your time together! Even if the weather doesn’t permit to enjoy outdoor fun, you can make your own pet toys for […]

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• February 17, 2022

  10 tips for a successful adoption

  Dogs are exceptional animals, and their ability and desire to form deep and loving bonds with humans is extraordinary. By adopting, you are truly giving your dog an amazing gift – a second chance. Following an adoption, it may take a few weeks or months for you and your dog to fully adjust to your […]

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• April 24, 2026

  Juno

  Meet Juno, a lovable 4-year-old girl with a big heart and an even bigger personality. She’s the definition of a cuddle bug-always happiest curled up beside her people. Juno is active and playful and loves when she can stretch her legs and get her zoomies out in a secure, fenced space. She’s also a fan […]

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• More than 1,000 reasons to celebrate 

  National Volunteer Week takes place April 19-25 and this year is extra special for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Not only are we marking a week of gratitude for every person who gives their time to help animals in need, but we’re celebrating a major milestone: welcoming our 1,000th volunteer in 2026.  That number represents more than a headcount. It represents more than 1,000 people who have walked dogs, bottle-fed orphaned kittens, driven […]

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• April 2, 2026

  Bandit

  Meet Bandit! Bandit is a very fun and loving 3-year-old American Bulldog. He is incredibly playful and friendly towards all people! He has lots of energy so he will need an active adopter who is ready to continue his training and physical needs – he is a very smart boy! He is currently untested with […]

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• Diesel

  Meet Diesel 🐾 A 10-month-old English Coonhound mix who is ready to be your ultimate sidekick. ✨ This big, lovable goofball is full of personality and charm, which makes sense that he is the staff pick! Diesel will benefit from continued work on his manners as he is only 10 months old, but his strong […]

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• How to teach a rabbit to wear a harness and leash

  Many rabbit companions enjoy going outside! But it’s important to make sure they do so in a way that keeps them safe. Training a rabbit to accept a harness and a leash is a great way to allow them to safely explore the outdoors. Read our tips for help on how to teach a rabbit to wear a harness […]

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• March 17, 2026

  Scrappy

  Scrappy is an intelligent 5-year-old German Shepherd who is looking for his new home. Scrappy is a very smart boy and already knows basic commands, however he still needs reminders on how to walk nicely on leash. He LOVES to play fetch and will play for as long as you let him! He would excel […]

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• Janet Lalonde

  Veterinary medicine became a passion for Janet early in life. Growing up beside a forest and large fields, she spent much of her childhood observing wildlife and training her family’s dogs. Janet studied agriculture and veterinary medicine at the University of Guelph for eight years, then spent 40 years practicing medicine and surgery in a […]

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• How to teach “place”

  Teaching “place” is a great training technique to help encourage your dog to settle. It encourages your dog to go to a designated spot (such as a bed or mat) and remain there calmly. This is particularly useful when you want your dog to relax and settle down, especially in busy or distracting environments. “Go […]

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• February 2, 2026

  Opening your heart and home as an Ontario SPCA foster volunteer  

  Fostering an animal is one of the most meaningful ways you can help vulnerable animals in your community. Volunteers for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Provincial Foster Care Program provide temporary, loving homes for animals who need a little extra time, care, or space before finding their forever families.   What is fostering?  Foster care is a temporary home placement for animals who aren’t yet […]

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• January 27, 2026

  Five things you should know about unnecessary veterinary procedures

  The provincial government has launched a public consultation as a first step towards banning medically unnecessary veterinary procedures, including feline declawing, and ear cropping and devocalization of dogs.   The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is pushing to have the province ban these procedures, as well as tail docking of dogs.  Here are five things you should know about unnecessary veterinary procedures. You can also show your support by visiting changeforanimals.ca and send […]

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