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Living with Wildlife: Raccoons
Raccoons are known for their ‘bandit-masked’ face and ringed tail. They are very adaptable and only require food, water and shelter to be satisfied. While they are nocturnal animals, they are sometimes active in the daytime.
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October 17, 2025
What to do when you encounter wildlife in your community
As our cities expand, it’s becoming increasingly common to spot raccoons, skunks, squirrels, foxes and other wildlife in urban areas. These animals are highly adaptable and have learned to thrive in neighbourhoods, taking advantage of food and shelter sources provided, often unintentionally, by people. While seeing wildlife can be exciting, it’s important to remember that these animals are best left wild. Here’s what you can do to […]
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July 13, 2025
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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October 4, 2024
World Animal Day: Know who to call
October 4th is World Animal Day, a day that unites animal champions to ensure actions are taken to protect the welfare of creatures big and small. World Animal Day was first introduced in Berlin, Germany in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmermann, an animal welfare advocate and writer who worked tirelessly to establish this universal day to […]
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April 22, 2022
Living with wildlife: Skunks
Skunks are shy animals, known for their offensive odour and distinctive black and white markings. They are nocturnal animals but may occasionally be active during the day. These interesting creatures combat enormous hardships as their habitat continues to be destroyed, which is something we must consider when learning to co-exist with these animals. Skunks must […]
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August 21, 2020
Skunks – How to live in harmony
As their natural habitat is being destroyed, wildlife like skunks have been making their way into our backyards and neighbourhoods – and not all interactions with them are pleasant. So how can we co-exist peacefully with our skunk friends? First, let’s get to know our neighbourhood friends a bit more. Skunks are shy creatures, but […]
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April 17, 2020
What to do if you find orphaned wildlife
During the Spring, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society typically receives many calls about orphaned wildlife – and this year is no different. We want to ensure you have all the information you need to protect wildlife and help them if they are in distress. Note: Whenever young mammals are found, an attempt should be […]
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