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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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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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May 15, 2026
How to trim your dog’s dark nails safely and efficiently
Trimming your canine companion’s nails can be nerve-wracking for both you and your pooch… but it doesn’t need to be. We have some tips to help you get prepared, and to keep the experience positive. Here are some tips to trim your dog’s dark nails and make it a safe and positive experience. Nail it Start with the basics. Dark nails are more challenging to trim than lightly coloured ones. […]
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May 11, 2026
What is interactive play for cats?
Interactive play involves both you and your cat engaging in playtime. This is more stimulating than when a cat plays alone and ensures they get enough exercise and mental stimulation to stay emotionally healthy. Interactive play mimics hunting and predatory instincts, which helps build confidence and reduces fear, anxiety, stress, frustration, and boredom. When you provide this […]
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May 4, 2026
Make pets part of your emergency plan this Emergency Preparedness Week
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (May 4, 2026) – This week is Emergency Preparedness Week and theOntario SPCA and Humane Society is calling on the public to include animals in their emergency plans to help ensure no family member is left behind in a crisis. Having an emergency plan means being ready for a range of […]
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May 4, 2026
Make pets part of your emergency plan during Emergency Preparedness Week
When an emergency happens, there’s often little time to think. In those moments, having a plan already in place can make all the difference. And for pet families, that plan should always include every member of the household, including the ones with paws. Emergency Preparedness Week is the perfect time to pause and ask yourself if something […]
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April 27, 2026
The Ontario SPCA launches Dog’s Day Out program to help shelter dogs find loving homes
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (April 27, 2026) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is launching Dog’s Day Out, a new pilot program giving shelter dogs the chance to spend time outside the animal centre while community members enjoy a rewarding day with an adoptable dog. Modeled after similar programs in the United States, and supported by VCA Charities, Dog’s […]
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April 27, 2026
Give a dog a day out and change their future
What if changing a dog’s life didn’t require a long-term commitment? With the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s new Dog’s Day Out program, it doesn’t. In fact, all it takes is a few hours. Dog’s Day Out is a new pilot program at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society York Region Animal Centre that gives shelter dogs the chance to spend time outside […]
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April 23, 2026
Tips to prevent your cat from scratching furniture
That sweet, cuddly little fur ball that has stolen your heart has suddenly decided to channel their inner tiger and is shredding your furniture. As a pet parent, understanding why your cat scratches furniture can help you manage this unwanted behaviour. Scratching is an instinctive behaviour and cats do it for several reasons: To stretch, to communicate, play, seek attention […]
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