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• February 26, 2024

  Taking your newly adopted cat home – tips to help with the transition

  Finding the purrfect friend to share a life with is an exciting feeling, especially when you get to take your newly adopted cat home for the first time. You’ve purchased all the supplies needed in preparation for their adoption, but what comes next?   Your new cat or kitten is likely experiencing an abundance of emotions […]

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• February 6, 2024

  Tiny Paws, Big Impact: Preparing for Your Kitten’s Arrival

  Guest blog by Dr Emmanuel Fontaine, Scientific Communications Veterinarian at Royal Canin North America  The magical moment of welcoming a new kitten into your home is an unforgettable experience. But as enchanting as this event may be, it requires careful planning and consideration. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the essentials of creating a […]

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• January 19, 2024

  9 things to know before adopting a cat

  You’re thinking of adopting a cat. You’ve looked at your local animal centre to find your perfect match and now you’ve got your eye on a special feline you’d like to bring home. But how do you know you’re ready?  Cats can be mysterious but knowing how to properly care for one shouldn’t be. Here’s […]

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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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