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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 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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March 26, 2026
Household hazards for furry friends
Families with young children will “baby proof” their house with outlet plugs, baby gates and move breakable objects, but did you know there are many common household hazards for our furry friends too? Garbage, plants and flowers, essential oils, and certain foods are all hazardous items for our furry friends. Garbage One of the most enticing […]
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March 24, 2026
Twinky
Meet Twinky Twinky is a beautiful 1.5-year-old cat with a gentle spirit and a heart full of love just waiting to be shared. With her soft features and bright, curious eyes, she’s as pretty as she is charming. Twinky is an affectionate and friendly companion who enjoys being close to her people. She has a […]
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What to do if you find orphaned wildlife
Each spring, people often come across young wildlife and may assume they’ve been abandoned – 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 made to reunite them with […]
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March 13, 2026
March Break pet travel safety tips
Planning a trip over March Break? If your furry friends are embarking with you on a trip this March Break, we’ve got the top five tips to help ensure you travel safely together! 1. Today, a surprising number of accommodations welcome animals. Before booking, ask about pet policies. Lodgings may have restrictions on the types or size […]
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February 27, 2026
Tips for exercising pets during the winter months
While maintaining your dog’s exercise requirements during the winter is important, it’s a good idea to cut your walk short and supplement your furry friend’s exercise with some indoor activities for dogs when conditions are especially cold. Here are some helpful tips for enjoying outdoor exercise with your furry friend! Remember: You shouldn’t wait to see the first signs of discomfort before calling […]
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