Why your animal needs toy enrichment
Boots arrived at the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre stressed and fearful. She resisted handling and …
Making a difference one foster at a time
Being a foster parent is the best way to give vulnerable animals the second chance they deserve, especially if you’re…
How to create a fear free, happy Halloween for your pets
Halloween night is filled with many unfamiliar sights and sounds, which can be quite scary for your pet! Luckily, some …
Tips for trimming your pet’s nails
Nail trimming can be seen as a source of stress for our animals and even for us as pet parents. It’s time to take the…
A look at what RVTs do and why you should become one
Registered Veterinarian Technicians are a skilled and knowledgeable part of the team at your local veterinary office, a…
Is your furry friend a picky eater?
Picky pooches and finicky felines
Picky pooches and finicky felines can be challenging for their human companions …
Introducing an anxious dog to people and pets
Having a nervous or anxious dog can create some challenges when introducing them to other people or dogs. Being a pet p…
Read to cats with the Ontario SPCA Markham Cat Adoption & Education Centre
Learning to read can be a nerve-wracking experience for many kids. The Ontario SPCA Markham Cat Adoption & Educatio…
Nutritional tricks for older cats
Do you have an older cat? You’re not alone - approximately one-third of cats in Canada are senior or mature. While th…
Giving cats a second chance with the Second Chance Pet Network
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society helped to transfer 36 Northern cats in August, bringing the total number of cats tr…
Back to school? The Ontario SPCA shares tips to help animals cope with change
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stouffville, ON (Sept. 1, 2022) – The kids are back to school and while getting into a new fall …
Managing anxiety in cats
One minute our feline fur babies can be relaxing on a perch, the next minute the zoomies have struck, and they are runn…