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• Emergency Response

  Learn how the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society helps animals during emergencies with disaster response, preparedness resources and emergency animal support.

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• July 16, 2026

  Socializing small animals

  Small animals such as rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and rats make wonderful furry friends. Like all animal companions, it is important to socialize your small animals appropriately.   Why is socializing important?   Animals gently handled by people from a young age can learn that humans are friends and companions. Those receiving little handling when young, […]

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• July 14, 2026

  Hot weather pet safety

  Extra precautions should be taken during hot weather to keep your animals safe. Even a short time in a hot environment can be life-threatening for your pet. Limit the length of time spent outdoors, never leave an animal unattended in a vehicle, and ensure animals always have sufficient water and a cool, sheltered place out of direct […]

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• July 9, 2026

  Crate training your adopted dog

  Welcoming a new dog into your home is both exciting and life changing for you and your furry friend! Crate training is a great way to introduce behavioural management, house training and emotional regulation for your dogs! It can also help prevent puppies, adolescents and young dogs at the peak of their chewing stage from […]

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• July 7, 2026

  What’s the deal with bed bugs?

  Bed bugs… just the name is enough to make you itch! These tiny hitchhikers are experts at sneaking into homes, and once they’re in, they can be tough to evict. But what about your companion animals? Are they at risk of becoming a bed bug buffet? Let’s bust a few myths and help keep everyone […]

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• July 3, 2026

  5 tips to ensuring a safe trip with your dog

  Leaving your dog behind when you go away can be hard, so it’s not surprising when pet owners choose to take their dog with them. Now that summer is here, you might be considering traveling on a long or short trip with your dog.  Ahead of the big day, it’s worth spending some time preparing for what they’ll need during the journey […]

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• July 2, 2026

  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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• June 30, 2026

  Firework safety tips to keep pets safe

  Everybody loves a long weekend – including our furry friends! It means more quality time with the people they love. But there are also some safety concerns to keep in mind so your furry friend can be comfortable and safe. Here are some firework safety tips to keep your animals safe this weekend!   What’s the […]

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• June 22, 2026

  Keep pets chill this summer with the Ontario SPCA’s No Hot Pets campaign

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (June 22, 2026) – As summer adventures heat up, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is launching its annual No Hot Pets campaign and calling on animal lovers across the province to help keep pets safe by taking the pledge at nohotpets.ca Cars can heat up quickly, putting animals in danger within […]

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• June 22, 2026

  Take the No Hot Pets Pledge and help save lives this summer 

  As temperatures rise, so does the danger for animals left unattended in vehicles. This summer, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is once again reminding pet parents that there is no safe amount of time to leave an animal alone in a parked vehicle.  Through the No Hot Pets campaign, we’re asking animal lovers across Ontario to take the […]

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• June 19, 2026

  Celebrate Father’s Day with a gift that gives back to animals 

  Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? Whether he’s a devoted pet parent, an animal lover, or simply someone who enjoys making a difference, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Paws & Give™ symbolic giving catalogue offers gifts that help animals in need across Ontario.   Give Dad a gift that creates a lasting impact for vulnerable animals. With Paws […]

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• June 16, 2026

  How to keep your small animals mentally stimulated

  Mental stimulation is important for the behavioural enrichment of small animals. With some small positive changes to their normal routine, you can have a healthy, mentally stimulated furry friend!   Changing their environment   The quickest and easiest thing you can do to change their routine is to rearrange items in your friend’s living environment. Moving items to the […]

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