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• Paws and power tools: Tips to help minimize stress during renovations

  Renovating your home can be exciting but also stressful for both you and your four four-legged family members. However, with a little planning and some pet friendly strategies, you can keep your dog or cat safe, comfortable, and calm throughout the process. Here are some practical tips to guide your next renovation:  Minimize stress with […]

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• March 21, 2024

  Tips to manage moving day stress for your cat

  For many people, moving to a new house is a stressful ordeal.  If it’s stressful for us, imagine how your cat feels.   Cats don’t handle change as well as we do. They become very rooted to their environment, so even the smallest change, like moving furniture within a room, can cause anxiety. Here are some […]

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• February 28, 2023

  How to recognize stress in pets

  Did you know that just like humans, our furry companions can also experience stress? Here are a few pointers in identifying stress in your furry friend based on their posture and changes in behaviour.  Common signs of stress and behavioural decline:  If you have an animal exhibiting other signs that you are unsure about, please […]

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• March 25, 2021

  5 steps to make your move to a new house less stressful for your furry friends

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 steps to make your move to a new house less stressful for your furry friends Stouffville, ON (March 25, 2021) –  Spring is the time of year when many families across Ontario sell their homes, pack up their lives and move to a new house. It’s a stressful process that affects animals […]

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• March 18, 2021

  Tips to take the stress out of moving day for your dog

  If you’ve ever had to move to a new house, you know there is a lot to think about leading up to the big day.  Moves are exciting, but they can also be very stressful for us as well as our furry friends. To help the day go smoothly and reduce the impact on your canine […]

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• April 21, 2026

  Aging dogs and Sundowning syndrome 

  Have you ever noticed your dog becoming unusually restless, anxious, or confused just as the sun begins to set? Maybe they pace the house, seem unsettled, or vocalize more than usual in the evening hours. While it can be easy to dismiss this as a quirk of aging, these behaviours may point to Sundowning syndrome.  Often linked to Canine Cognitive […]

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• April 20, 2026

  More than 1,000 reasons to celebrate 

  National Volunteer Week takes place April 19-25 and this year is extra special for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Not only are we marking a week of gratitude for every person who gives their time to help animals in need, but we’re celebrating a major milestone: welcoming our 1,000th volunteer in 2026.  That number represents more than a headcount. It represents more than 1,000 people who have walked dogs, bottle-fed orphaned kittens, driven […]

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• April 20, 2026

  The Ontario SPCA celebrates 1,000 volunteers during National Volunteer Week

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (April 20, 2026) – National Volunteer Week takes place April 19-25, and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is celebrating more than 1,000 dedicated volunteers across Ontario who generously give their time to help animals in need. This year is especially meaningful for the charity, which welcomed its 1,000th volunteer in […]

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• April 19, 2026

  Mr. Big Boi

  Meet Mr. Big Boi! Our sweet and affectionate Tabby boy who LOVES to snuggle. Mr. BB has been returned to us twice unfortunately. His first home had a lot of outdoor cat commotion visible to him from outside their windows, which stressed him out immensely. His second placement ended up feeling they were not ready […]

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• Sifting through litter box options to find the purr-fect fit for your cat

  Providing your cat with the right litter box is essential for their comfort and well-being. With various options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the best fit for your feline friend. We’ve explored the different types of litter boxes to help you find the right one.   Open vs. covered litter boxes   The first decision to make is whether you want […]

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• April 6, 2026

  How to engage your indoor cat

  Cats are beloved companions. Keeping them indoors can help protect them from injury, illness, and becoming lost, and with a few simple environmental changes, you can ensure they stay happy, healthy, and enriched.  Attention and play   Cats are extremely social beings, and they get lonely and crave attention just like people. Cats need emotional and […]

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• April 2, 2026

  How we’re keeping cats happy and healthy this kitten season 

  Spring is in the air, and so is the sound of tiny meows. Every year as temperatures warm and flowers begin to bloom, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society braces for one of the busiest times of the year: kitten season.   Why spring means more cats  Cats are seasonally polyestrous, meaning they go through multiple reproductive cycles per year triggered by increasing daylight and warmer temperatures. As the […]

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