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• The bond between Nakita and Dan is a very special one

  At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we know how an animal’s life improves when they find their fur-ever family. And just like animals need us to care for them, sometimes, we need them just as much. Meet Dan, a retiree living with post-traumatic stress. Each day can be a struggle and some days are […]

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• June 29, 2020

  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society partners with Smart.Vet to bring virtual veterinary care to shelter pets and foster families

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society partners with Smart.Vet to bring virtual veterinary care to Ontario SPCA shelter pets and foster families Stouffville, ON (June 29, 2020) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has partnered with Smart.Vet telehealth to give its animal centre staff and volunteer foster families virtual access to veterinarians […]

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• May 28, 2020

  Calming Anxiety in Pets – with their sense of smell!

  The COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful and anxious time for everyone in our households, even our pets, who must adjust to our new day-to-day routines. We need to do our best to check in on how they are doing physically, mentally and emotionally during this challenging time.   Did you know an animal’s sense of smell is one of its most powerful senses? We can use this to our advantage when trying to calm their anxiety levels and make them […]

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• April 17, 2020

  What to do if you find orphaned wildlife

  During the Spring, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society typically receives many calls about orphaned wildlife – 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 […]

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• April 13, 2020

  Pet Care Isolation Check List

  Guest post by Jennifer Toof, Manager, Programs and Education, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society  As much as staying home during COVID-19 can be a difficult adjustment for many people, our companion animals may also be finding the change of routine challenging. Pets are truly an essential part of the family for millions of people, and it’s important that the entire family stays healthy during this time – both physically and […]

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• April 3, 2020

  Helping your pet adjust to a new routine

  During this challenging time, many of us who are able, are physically distancing by staying home. This means more time with pets and a pretty drastic routine change. Even though we don’t know when things will go back to normal, it’s important to understand how this change is affecting our pets and how they will […]

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