Adoption tips: Cat-to-cat introductions

Adjusting to a new home can be a frightening and anxious experience for a cat who’s not used to transitions. Then you…

Are you ready to adopt a dog?

Adopting a dog changes your life forever. To help you decide if you’re ready to adopt a dog we’ve put together info…

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 ne…

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! …

Back to school enrichment for animals

It’s time to head back to school and return to your family’s regular activities, which means your animal may be alo…

Choosing the right boarding kennel for your pet

You have a trip coming up, and your beloved furry friend can’t come with you. How do you choose the right boarding …

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…

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 20…

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 202…

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…

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 …

More bark than bite: Changing dogs’ barking habits

A dog's bark can be very useful; for showing their human something they want or need, or to warn of a possible intruder…