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  • Animal Advocacy

    Advocate for better animal welfare in Ontario. Learn how the Ontario SPCA pushes for stronger laws, expanded veterinary access, and real protections for pets, wildlife & more.

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  • Leave a Legacy

    Create a lasting legacy for animals. Learn how to leave a gift in your will to support the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s lifesaving work.

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  • Ways to Give Index

    Learn how to help the Ontario SPCA and animals in need. Explore donation options and other ways to support animal welfare in Ontario.

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  • Get to know Crystal Brain, Manager of the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre

    Bringing warmth, experience, and a deep sense of purpose to her role, Crystal Brain leads the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre as manager. With a passion for both people and animals, she plays a vital role in guiding the centre’s day-to-day operations, supporting her team, and helping animals find loving homes. Her compassionate leadership […]

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  • July 24, 2025

    Cat care: Supervised outdoor time

    Everyone is trying to enjoy the summer in their own way, and cats are no exception! Have a cat who wants to explore the great outdoors? We have tips to help make supervised outdoor time possible with your cat.   Fenced-in or screened porch/catio   Using a fenced-in or screened-in porch or patio gives you the ability […]

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  • June 3, 2025

    Tips for trimming your pet’s nails

    Nail trimming can be seen as a source of stress for our animals and even for us as pet parents. It’s time to take the fear out of this routine grooming practice. You’ll be clipping claws and pampering your pet’s paws in no time with tips from Fear Free ® Happy Homes.   Ready your environment   […]

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  • May 23, 2025

    Helpful hints for bringing your new dog home!

    Bringing home a new puppy or dog is an exciting time for everyone! Whether you’ve had a dog before or are new to the experience, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for the new arrival well in advance. Starting this new adventure may require having a little extra patience, but it will help […]

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  • May 9, 2025

    The importance of trust building exercises

    Trust building exercises build confidence in an animal through repetition of known behaviours. This allows them to know what’s wanted or needed of them in a certain moment or situation, helping to eliminate the guess work. It can be exercises that we teach an animal to build a relationship and trust with their handler through […]

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  • April 7, 2025

    Create a garden for your small animal!

    Discover a new way to incorporate leafy greens into your small animal’s diet in a fun, natural and engaging way! Integrating a vegetable garden for them is a great way to provide enrichment for your little furry friends.    Get started on creating a garden for your small animals with our favourite tips below.    Carefully choose […]

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  • April 4, 2025

    It’s happening meow: Animal centres gear up for kitten season

    Kitten season is upon us, which means it’s the time of year when Ontario SPCA animal centres see an increase in the number of feline families, pregnant cats and litters of orphaned kittens come into their care.    During this busy time at Ontario SPCA animal centres across the province, our staff and volunteers are focused […]

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  • March 6, 2025

    How to enrich your small animal’s environment

    Small animals have specific needs, just like cats and dogs. With a few simple steps, you can enrich your pet’s environment!  Environmental Enrichment  Hiding  All small animals need the opportunity to hide. Many of the small animals in our animal centres are a prey species and so they may feel threatened or startled by any […]

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  • February 28, 2025

    Joining Paws: Updates to the Ontario SPCA’s Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre

    We have some exciting news to share!  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre (PDRC) is now able to support dogs from other SPCAs and Humane Societies to help give them the extra TLC they need to find loving homes.  The Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre opened in 2023 in Peterborough […]

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