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• Socializing small animals

  Small animals such as rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and rats make wonderful furry friends. Like all animal companions, it is important to socialize your small animals appropriately.   Why is socializing important?   Animals gently handled by people from a young age can learn that humans are friends and companions. Those receiving little handling when young, […]

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• January 25, 2024

  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 and a in safely enclosed and pet-proofed area.   Rodent teeth grow continuously so it’s important to provide appropriate chew-safe toys and to put loose electrical wires or […]

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• May 22, 2023

  Victoria Day activities for you and your pets

  It’s Victoria Day! We hope you are ready for a day filled with fun and we have a few suggestions on how you can include your furry friends! Here are a few activities you can do with your family and companion animals today.  Activities to do this Victoria Day  Make some homemade treats for your […]

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• October 20, 2022

  Everlasting love – William Wilding’s Legacy

  William Wilding was a dedicated animal lover who donated generously to the Ontario SPCA and Humane society through legacy giving. Bill had a bond with nature and animals most of his life. Growing up, Bill enjoyed summers on a farm where he would watch and marvel at wildlife. He was fascinated by animals in their […]

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• July 28, 2022

  How to include your pet in your wedding

  Let the wedding planning begin! The question was asked, you said “yes!” Now you want your wedding day to be uniquely yours, surrounded by all those you love. For many people, that includes their four-legged companions.  Wedding planning with a fur baby  There are considerations to be made before you decide to include your furry […]

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• May 10, 2022

  What will your legacy be? Jean’s future vision includes helping animals

  Jean Chenevotot knows the importance of taking care of animals. As an animal lover and Ontario SPCA and Humane Society supporter, Jean and her husband, Pierre, are committed to protecting animals long after they are gone. Jean’s love for animals started early in life, having grown up surrounded by animals. Her family raised everything from […]

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• March 28, 2022

  “Pawsh” new cabin accomodations for cats and small animals

  Cats and small critters awaiting adoption at Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres now have four new themed “cat cabin” designs that are as fun as they are functional to keep the animals comfortable and make them feel safe.  Cat cabins get a makeover  Presented by Pet Valu’s Companions for Change, the Cat Cabin […]

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• January 17, 2022

  What to Know Before Adopting a Hedgehog

  Hedgehogs are quiet, gentle beings and, like any animal, they are not the right companion for everyone. Before you consider adding a hedgehog to your family, it’s important to know whether you’ll be able to meet all of his or her unique needs. If you’re thinking about adopting a hedgehog, here are a few things […]

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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 27, 2021

  The Ontario SPCA reaches a milestone of 135 U.S. dogs transferred to Canada in 2021

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Working with overcrowded U.S. shelters, the Ontario SPCA is helping dogs find homes Stouffville, ON (Sept. 27, 2021) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has welcomed another 24 dogs from overcrowded shelters in the United States, bringing the total number of animals transported from the U.S. this year to 135 dogs and […]

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• August 18, 2020

  Over 40 families come together to change the lives of animals in need at the Ontario SPCA

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Over 40 families come together to change the lives of animals in need at the Ontario SPCA Napanee, ON (August. 18, 2020) – Since introducing limited contact adoptions last month, the Ontario SPCA Lennox & Addington Animal Centre in Napanee has found loving homes for 43 animals who are now settling into life […]

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• August 11, 2020

  Selling your home with pets around

  Putting your house up for sale can be a stressful and hectic time for everyone. Developing a plan on how to accomplish your goal while minimizing stress for your pets can help the process go smoothly. Here are some suggestions! During a showing It is safer and less stressful for your pet and potential buyers […]

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