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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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November 27, 2023
Meet the Ontario SPCA’s new Vice President of Shelter Operations
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is excited to welcome Sonya Reichel as its new Vice President of Shelter Operations! Sonya previously led the Georgian Triangle Humane Society as their Executive Director, demonstrating remarkable dedication and leadership. She successfully launched a capital campaign and has played a pivotal role in growing robust adoptions and volunteer programs, showcasing her commitment to community […]
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November 24, 2023
How to teach your cat to walk on a leash
Teaching a cat to walk on a leash is different than walking a dog. Sometimes you can cue them to follow you, whereas other times you may be following them. But you CAN train them to do it! Here is a short guide to training your cat to walk on a leash. Before we get […]
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November 20, 2023
Puppy training basics: 5 key building blocks every puppy parent should know
Bringing home a puppy is a big life change – for you and for them! In this blog, we’ll be sharing five crucial areas to focus your efforts when training your puppy to set them up for success in their new home. Socialization Your puppy is constantly making associations with new experiences, places, things, and […]
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October 30, 2023
5 common canine behaviours and how to modify them
You may think at times, “my dog knows better,” but the truth is, unless you’ve taught them and they’ve practiced the training in an environment or circumstance you’re attempting to work in, they don’t know! Today we’re sharing positive training techniques to modify five common canine behaviours. Important note: Your dog’s behaviour is trying to […]
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September 15, 2023
What are the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare?
For the past 150 years, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has provided care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. As we reflect on this milestone anniversary, we want to share the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare, which guide all that we do and impact the care our animals receive. […]
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September 8, 2023
How to understand canine body language to better understand behaviour
Understanding what your dog is communicating through their body language can help you as a pet parent in so many ways! In this blog, we’re sharing key body language to watch for, and what this is telling you about your dog. What is my dog trying to tell me? Body language is made up of […]
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August 28, 2023
Cat body language: What is your cat saying?
Knowing how to understand your cat’s body language is valuable. This information can help you understand what the cat is communicating, and then how you can respond, with enrichment, socialization, or behaviour modification. In this blog we’re going to break down some important body language signs for you! What can we learn from a cat’s […]
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August 22, 2023
Inside the family living room at the Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society celebrated the grand opening of its Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre in June 2023. The centre was custom-built to help dogs who need more individualized care than a typical animal centre can provide. Operated by the Ontario SPCA’s Animal Behaviour team, the centre provides evidence-based behavioural support to help dogs […]
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August 18, 2023
Snip, snip, hurray! We’ve reached our 150,000th spay/neuter milestone
It’s a special year for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Not only are we celebrating our 150th anniversary in 2023, we also performed our 150,000th spay/neuter procedure! To date, we’ve prevented an incredible 4,010,640 kittens and 2,816,280 puppies from contributing to pet overpopulation. High-volume services To help reduce pet overpopulation, the Ontario SPCA began […]
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August 10, 2023
Pandemic puppies: Adult dog socialization tips
The first three months of a puppy’s life are important to its development as during this time, they are learning, going through a critical period of socialization and accepting new things. But what do you do if that window of opportunity is missed? Many puppies born during the pandemic were under-socialized due to social distancing […]
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August 8, 2023
Snip, snip, hurray! The Ontario SPCA performs its 150,000th spay/neuter procedure
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Aug. 8, 2023) – As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has reached another major milestone, performing its 150,000th spay/neuter procedure since it began offering high volume spay/neuter services to the public in 2009. To help reduce pet overpopulation, the Ontario SPCA began offering high volume spay/neuter services […]
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