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Pet Travel Safety Tips
Today is National Pet Travel Safety Day! If you have plans to travel with your furry friends, we want to make the process as smooth as possible. Check out these tips to make travelling with your animal companions easy and fun. Travelling safely with your furry friend Whether you plan to travel with your companion […]
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December 13, 2022
Why your animal needs toy enrichment
Boots arrived at the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre stressed and fearful. She resisted handling and struggled to interact positively with staff. Through toy enrichment, she became a completely different cat – friendly, cuddly, and comfortable being herself. Toy enrichment is a crucial component of care, whether in an animal centre, or at […]
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November 21, 2022
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 not yet ready to adopt. It’s all about giving an animal the opportunity to grow with love and proper care to be the best they can be, in hopes of soon finding their fur-ever homes. […]
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October 31, 2022
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 small changes can make it enjoyable and fear free for you and your furry friends. The overall health, behaviour, and wellness of the animals in our care is our top priority, and Fear Free® helps […]
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October 3, 2022
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, and they’re also an integral part of the animal care team at Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres. What do Registered Veterinary Technicians do? In short, a lot! From routine animal care, administration and dispensing of medications […]
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September 23, 2022
Is your furry friend a picky eater?
Picky pooches and finicky felines Picky pooches and finicky felines can be challenging for their human companions when it comes to feeding time. We tend to attach many emotions to eating and we sometimes transfer that to our furry friends by providing lots of treats and occasionally giving them a taste of human food. These […]
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September 15, 2022
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 parent of an anxious dog, it is important to educate yourself on the best positive practices for managing their anxious behaviours. Assessing body language Learning how dogs communicate and what their body language is […]
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September 9, 2022
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 there is some debate on the exact age that a cat transitions from adult to mature, in general a cat is considered mature at 7 or 8 years of age, and senior at around […]
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September 6, 2022
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 transferred from the North this year to 104. As part of our efforts to help animal shelters at capacity, this re-homing partnership brought these feline friends to areas of the province where there are families […]
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September 1, 2022
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 routine can be an exciting time for families, the change in schedule can be hard on our beloved pets. On days when your furry companion will be home alone, the Ontario SPCA and Humane […]
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August 29, 2022
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 running around the house. How do we know this is normal cat behaviour and not something more, such as anxiety? What is anxiety? Anxiety in cats is described as anticipation to a perceived […]
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August 23, 2022
From Fear to Joy: Dolly’s story of rehabilitation
Dolly came into our care frightened and wary, unsure of herself and everyone around her. With love, care, and rehabilitation, she became a completely different dog. Dolly’s journey from the U.S. Dolly, who has since been renamed Rosie, was four years old when she was transported from the U.S. to the Ontario SPCA and Humane […]
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