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  • May 1, 2025

    The Ontario SPCA asks you to Promise to Prepare by including pets in emergency plans

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE  The Ontario SPCA asks you to Promise to Prepare by including pets in emergency plans Stouffville, ON (May 1, 2025) – With Emergency Preparedness Week just around the corner, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is asking you to Promise to Prepare by creating an emergency plan that includes your animal family members. […]

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  • May 1, 2025

    Promise to Prepare: Emergency planning for pet parents

    When an emergency strikes, there’s no time to waste — and that includes making sure your furry family members are safe. That’s why the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, in partnership with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, is encouraging pet parents to take part in Emergency Preparedness Week, happening May 5–11, by making a […]

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  • December 19, 2024

    Are your animals prepared for a winter emergency?

    The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society recently hosted a workshop on including animals in emergency response plans, sharing tools with First Nation Emergency Coordinators and Band Councils to ensure the safety of animals during emergencies. This vital workshop was an important reminder that animals, just like people, need to be factored into emergency plans.  As […]

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  • May 6, 2024

    Promise to prepare: the Ontario SPCA urges people to include pets in emergency plans

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (May 6, 2024) – This week is Emergency Preparedness Week and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) are asking you to promise to prepare and have an emergency preparedness plan in place that includes your furry family members. Promise to prepare by visiting ontariospca.ca/ep and […]

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  • May 8, 2023

    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 and Humane Society and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs want to remind you to have an emergency preparedness plan in place that includes your furry family members. Here are five tips to keep you and your […]

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  • August 19, 2022

    Ontario SPCA spay/neuter teams brush up on CPR emergency training

    At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we not only educate about the importance of pet safety and emergency preparedness, we practice those principles. That’s why our staff at Ontario SPCA Centre Veterinary Hospital in Stouffville and Ontario SPCA Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic in Barrie received veterinary CPR training  from a RECOVER certified instructor. […]

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  • July 22, 2026

    Helping those impacted by the Northern Ontario wildfires 

    As wildfires continue to force evacuations across Northern Ontario, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is helping keep families and their pets together by providing emergency support for animals displaced by the crisis.  Working alongside the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response, the Red Cross, municipalities, Airbnb, 211Ontario, and animal welfare partners across Ontario, we’re providing a range […]

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  • July 21, 2026

    The Ontario SPCA expands support for pets displaced by Northern Ontario wildfires

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thunder Bay, ON (July 21, 2026) – As wildfires continue to force evacuations across Northern Ontario, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is helping keep families and their pets together by providing emergency support for animals displaced by the crisis. Working alongside the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response, the Red Cross, municipalities, Airbnb, […]

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  • August 10, 2026

    Wildfire response update: Supporting pets and the people who love them 

    Update from Aug. 3-7, 2026  This week, there have been no new community evacuations, and many communities have returned, or are in the process of returning, home. While activity has slowed, our teams continue to provide support, offering supplies to evacuees, providing veterinary care, and distributing food to communities who need it.  As part of that ongoing […]

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  • May 7, 2026

    Weathering summer storms with your pet

    Storms can be scary for both humans and animals, but it’s important to remember that your furry friends rely on you for their safety. You’re also responsible for making them feel safe! Here are some tips for weathering summer storms with your furry friends.    Be fully prepared    Even before a storm hits, it’s important to plan ahead so you can […]

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  • June 19, 2025

    Protecting pets from wildfire smoke: What you need to know

    With many parts of Canada affected by wildfires, it’s important to take extra precautions to protect your pets from the harmful effects of smoke. Just like people, animals are at risk of respiratory issues and other health concerns when air quality is poor.  Safety considerations  Limit outdoor time as much as possible. While bathroom breaks […]

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