Search Results for: stress

• June 11, 2026

  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 tips to help you manage […]

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• May 19, 2026

  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 pal, here are some tips.   […]

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• July 21, 2025

  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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• 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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• July 3, 2026

  5 tips to ensuring a safe trip with your dog

   Leaving your dog behind when you go away can be hard, so it’s not surprising when pet owners choose to take their dog with them. Now that summer is here, you might be considering traveling on a long or short trip with your dog.  Ahead of the big day, it’s worth spending some time preparing for what they’ll need during the journey […]

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• July 2, 2026

  Thinking of adopting? Here’s what you need to know

  Looking to enrich your life by adding a furry friend to your family?  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society can help!   If you’ve been thinking of adopting an animal, you’ve come to the right place! With 13 animal centre locations across the province, the Ontario SPCA has so many amazing animals who are waiting patiently […]

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• June 30, 2026

  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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• No Hot Pets

  About No Hot Pets Every summer, animals suffer — and even lose their lives — after being left unattended in parked vehicles. On warm days, the temperature inside cars, trucks, RVs, camper trailers and other parked vehicles can rise to deadly levels within minutes, even if they’re parked in the shade or the windows are […]

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• June 22, 2026

  Keep pets chill this summer with the Ontario SPCA’s No Hot Pets campaign

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (June 22, 2026) – As summer adventures heat up, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is launching its annual No Hot Pets campaign and calling on animal lovers across the province to help keep pets safe by taking the pledge at nohotpets.ca Cars can heat up quickly, putting animals in danger within […]

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• June 22, 2026

  Take the No Hot Pets Pledge and help save lives this summer 

  As temperatures rise, so does the danger for animals left unattended in vehicles. This summer, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is once again reminding pet parents that there is no safe amount of time to leave an animal alone in a parked vehicle.  Through the No Hot Pets campaign, we’re asking animal lovers across Ontario to take the […]

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• June 19, 2026

  Celebrate Father’s Day with a gift that gives back to animals 

  Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? Whether he’s a devoted pet parent, an animal lover, or simply someone who enjoys making a difference, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Paws & Give™ symbolic giving catalogue offers gifts that help animals in need across Ontario.   Give Dad a gift that creates a lasting impact for vulnerable animals. With Paws […]

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