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What to Expect When Adopting a Guinea Pig
Adopting a guinea pig? Learn what to expect, including housing, nutrition, social needs and health care tips, to help your new pet thrive in their forever home.
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October 10, 2025
Adopting a small animal
Small animals also require their daily dose of fun and excitement outside of their enclosures to help keep them healthy and happy. However, outside playtime should be supervised in a safely enclosed and pet-proofed area. A rodent’s teeth grow continuously, so it’s important to provide appropriate chew-safe toys and to keep loose electrical wires or […]
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September 16, 2025
How to introduce hay into your small animal’s diet
A well-balanced diet is the foundation of a healthy, happy life for small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs. While feed pellets can provide essential nutrients, hay should make up the roughly 85 per cent of your small animal’s daily intake. Not only does hay promote proper digestion, but it also supports dental health and […]
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September 9, 2025
What’s the deal with bed bugs?
Bed bugs… just the name is enough to make you itch! These tiny hitchhikers are experts at sneaking into homes — and once they’re in, they can be tough to evict. But what about your companion animals? Are they at risk of becoming a bed bug buffet? Let’s bust a few myths and help keep […]
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August 26, 2025
Adopter Resources
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides useful resources for adopters welcoming a new pet into their homes.
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Adoption Process and Fees
Ready to adopt a pet? Learn about the Ontario SPCA’s adoption process, fees, and what to expect when giving an animal a loving home.
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Protecting lawns and gardens from wildlife
‘Tis the season for gardening! But what do you do if you keep finding your lawn or gardens dug up? We’re here to help, with tips for handling the curious or hungry wildlife exploring your garden. As more and more of their habitat gets destroyed each year, wildlife face enormous hardships. Each year they are […]
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June 27, 2025
Firework safety tips to keep pets safe
Everybody loves a long weekend – including our furry friends! It means more quality time with the people they love. But there are also some safety concerns to keep in mind so your furry friend can be comfortable and safe. Here are some firework safety tips to keep your animals safe this weekend! What’s the […]
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June 13, 2025
Why balloons are dangerous to pets and wildlife
Summer brings baby showers, graduations, wedding season and many other outdoor celebrations in abundance. These events also bring a plethora of balloons, which can pose potential threats to your companion animals and to wildlife. In this blog we’ll share why balloons are dangerous to pets and wildlife, and how to protect your furry friends and […]
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May 26, 2025
Why feeding wildlife does more harm than good
It may feel like a kind gesture to offer food to wildlife. Leaving out a few peanuts for the squirrels, bread for ducks, or even raw veggies for the rabbits might seem innocent, but feeding wild animals can lead to serious consequences for both the animals and our communities. Unnatural diets, unnatural problems Wild animals […]
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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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January 28, 2025
Small animal enrichment outside of the enclosure
Providing mental stimulation outside of their enclosure can be very beneficial for your small animal’s well-being. It can also be a fun new way to interact with your small animal. Find some great tips and ideas below. Safety first When giving a small animal a physical enrichment opportunity outside its enclosure, it is important to […]
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