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Pet allergies: how to manage them
Have allergies but still want animals? This blog is for you! While allergies can be a bit of an obstacle, having a four-legged friend may still be a possibility. The ASPCA breaks down some tips for managing allergies as a fur parent, so let’s get into it! What are allergies? Before we get into how […]
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January 12, 2024
What to know before adopting a guinea pig
If you’re thinking about adopting a guinea pig, here’s what you need to know about guinea pig nutrition, housing and more! Careful consideration before adopting, including research and planning, plus plenty of love, patience and a sense of humour, will foster a strong and loving relationship that will help you discover the joy of guinea […]
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August 25, 2023
Kittens with special needs get the second chance they deserve
Soon after a seemingly healthy litter of kittens was born at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre, they were placed in a volunteer foster home with their mother. At the time, the team at the centre didn’t know just how crucial that foster home would be to the care of these vulnerable kittens. When […]
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April 11, 2023
Tips for fostering pregnant cats and their kittens
Fostering a pregnant cat and helping to raise her litter of kittens is no small task, but as a foster volunteer, it’s a rewarding one! With a little guidance from the animal care team at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, you’ll be on the right track to giving your kitties all the love they […]
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January 6, 2023
Caring for your pet rabbit
Did you know you can litter-train your rabbit like you do with cats? Here are some helpful tips to help you care for your rabbit! Litter box training To train your rabbit to use the litter box, use a small cat litter box with no sides or top. Fill it with unscented recycled paper as […]
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January 2, 2023
Pet Travel Safety Tips
Today is National Pet Travel Safety Day! If you have plans to travel with your furry friends, we want to make the process as smooth as possible. Check out these tips to make travelling with your animal companions easy and fun. Travelling safely with your furry friend Whether you plan to travel with your companion […]
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September 6, 2022
Giving cats a second chance with the Second Chance Pet Network
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society helped to transfer 36 Northern cats in August, bringing the total number of cats transferred from the North this year to 104. As part of our efforts to help animal shelters at capacity, this re-homing partnership brought these feline friends to areas of the province where there are families […]
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August 29, 2022
Managing anxiety in cats
One minute our feline fur babies can be relaxing on a perch, the next minute the zoomies have struck, and they are running around the house. How do we know this is normal cat behaviour and not something more, such as anxiety? What is anxiety? Anxiety in cats is described as anticipation to a perceived […]
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February 14, 2022
Valentine’s Day gifts for animals in need
Another year, another Valentine’s Day. Do you find you’re on autopilot when searching for that special gift to give on February 14? Well, we’ve got a few ways that you can swap predictable presents for an impressive impact this year. Give nutritious food to hungry hounds and famished felines Some families struggle to feed their […]
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December 9, 2021
How can you support cats this holiday season?
We have been sharing a lot of ways you can help vulnerable dogs lately, but what about cats? There are many meaningful ways that you can support our other furry or feathered friends this holiday season. Here are just a few: Provide shelter to a cat colony this winter Keep cats warm this winter! Community cats living in outdoor colonies need your help […]
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September 17, 2021
Shy kitten? Tips from a foster volunteer to help build trust
There is nothing so rewarding as watching a timid, shy cat flourish into an affectionate, loving companion animal. This journey takes time, patience and lots of edible and tangible positive reinforcements. Where do you begin if you have a timid, shy cat or kitten in your life? Perhaps you are fostering one, or maybe you’ve […]
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August 24, 2021
Common causes your cat may be missing meals
When the dinner bell rings, many people expect their feline friends to make a dash for the dinner bowl. If you’re noticing your cat has begun to pass on meals, it’s important to get to the bottom of what’s causing the change to their appetite. Causes of appetite reduction There can be a variety of […]
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