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Meet our VIPs available for adoption
Thinking of adopting? While you’re on the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Animal Adoption page, you’ll notice that some of the animals are marked with a “VIP” status. This stands for Very Important Paws, and these are animals in our care who may need a little extra help. These furry friends are often located at […]
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May 15, 2023
Why does your dog whine?
All dog parents probably hear their dog whine from time to time, but some hear it more often than others. In this post, we will share some helpful tips from the ASPCA, with helpful insights on why your dog whines, and how to address excessive whining. Why do dogs whine? Appeasement Behaviour Some dogs whine […]
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May 8, 2023
Fear Free® nail trims from home
You have the “perfect” dog. He or she has learned basic cues, walks gently beside you on a leash, and they leave your slippers alone! But when it comes to trimming their nails or giving them a medication prescribed by your veterinarian, life can get difficult. If this sounds all too familiar to you, here […]
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May 4, 2023
Preparing your entire family for a newborn
Guest blog from Pet Talk. Expecting parents are often as busy as they are excited while they’re preparing to welcome a new baby to their family. In this happily hectic time, those who also have furry family members should consider how their fur babies and their new baby can safely interact when they eventually meet. […]
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May 1, 2023
Emergency preparedness
In Ontario, each of us is responsible for our own safety and survival during the first 72 hours of an emergency, we are also responsible for our pet’s safety.
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April 24, 2023
From stray to working cat Ritchie is living his best life
Ritchie the cat is now living his best life, thanks to some thoughtful intervention from his finder, Kimberly. No longer a stray, he now has a job to do. Ritchie is a working cat on a rural property near Ottawa. For many months, Ritchie, a stray adult cat was frequenting Kimberly’s property. She had been […]
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March 28, 2023
Helping cats and dogs to get along
While some people identify themselves as a cat or dog person – many of us can be both! Still, some of us may be delaying a multi-species family, concerned by the familiar phrase “fighting like cats and dogs.” The good news is that with sensible adoption decisions, positive and rewarding introductions, good management and a […]
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March 13, 2023
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 […]
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March 9, 2023
Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies?
Your furry friend is racing around the house as if being chased by an invisible playmate. It started with a play bow and then he was off, doing circuits of the house like a whirlwind. He seems to be enjoying himself, but why is he behaving this way? He has a case of Frenetic Random […]
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March 3, 2023
Puppy and kitten fragility
Puppies and kittens receive immune protection (maternally derived antibodies – MDAs) by drinking their mom’s first milk called colostrum. While human babies receive immune protection from their mother before birth, puppies and kittens ONLY have these MDAs to protect them. Why we have to be very careful between 4-12 weeks of age Use extra precaution […]
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March 2, 2023
What is the difference between a registered charity and non-profit organization?
This year, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is celebrating its 150th anniversary! As we reflect on this milestone anniversary, we are sharing some fun details and explaining what the organization does and how it operates. In this blog, we are outlining the difference between a registered charity and a non-profit organization. According to canada.ca, […]
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February 24, 2023
How much do you know about the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society?
Did you know the Ontario SPCA has been in operation for 150 years? Over the last 150 years, the Ontario SPCA has directly impacted the lives of countless animals through adoptions, community support services, humane education, animal rehabilitation, spay/neuter services and more! The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society originally started as an organization caring for […]
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