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• 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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• September 9, 2024

  The Ontario SPCA hosts adoption event to help furry friends find loving homes

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Sept. 9, 2024) – To help its longest-term residents find loving homes, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is hosting an adoption event with reduced adoption fees at its animal centres across the province. From Friday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 15, the Ontario SPCA will be reducing adoption fees by […]

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• September 5, 2024

  9 Things to Know Before Adopting a Bunny

  Aren’t bunnies just the cutest? Although they make great companion animals , some considerations must first be taken into account before deciding to adopt a bunny. 

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• August 1, 2024

  Patient Paws: Helping animals find their loving homes

  Every animal deserves a loving home. At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we strive to find a home for each animal that comes into our care, no matter how long it takes. Unfortunately, some animals are overlooked by adopters and it takes them a little longer before they walk out our doors with their […]

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• July 30, 2024

  What To Know Before Adopting a Ferret

  It’s important to research the needs of any type of animal before adopting to see whether the two of you will be compatible. If you’re thinking of welcoming a small animal to your family and are considering a ferret, here’s what you need to know.  Ferrets are playful, social, curious animals that get very attached […]

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• April 23, 2024

  Cones or onesies: What’s the best post-surgical wear for your animal?

  You may have heard of the “cone of shame” (or “fame” as we like to say!), but did you know there are other options for post-surgical wear for your animal? Keep reading to find out which option is best for your animal! 

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• April 8, 2024

  Leaving a legacy for animals: the inspirational journey of Pansy Estrellita Vishnu

  Animals have always held a special place in Pansy Estrellita Vishnu’s heart. Born in July 1934, Pansy’s profound love for animals took root during her childhood in Singapore amidst the Japanese occupation. She witnessed the heart-wrenching abandonment of animals, left vulnerable, hungry and wounded in the aftermath of war.  Gwyndeline, Pansy’s daughter, reflects on this […]

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• April 5, 2024

  How to keep your small animals mentally stimulated

  Mental stimulation is important for the behavioural enrichment of small animals. With some small positive changes to their normal routine, you can have a healthy, mentally stimulated furry friend!  Changing their environment  The quickest and easiest thing you can do to change up their routine is to rearrange items in your friend’s living environment. Moving […]

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