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  • August 8, 2024

    Summertime dangers for pets

    We want to make sure both you and your furry friends have a happy and safe summer. Follow these precautions to protect your furry friends from summertime dangers this year!   Heat stroke can kill   Animals left in cars, or other unventilated areas, or tied up in the sun, are susceptible to heat stroke.    Since dogs […]

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  • September 8, 2022

    Get active this Fall with your pets!

    Fall can be a great time to get out and get active. With cooler weather, there are plenty of perfect opportunities to get outside.  Here are a few great ways to get moving:  Tips to get active with pets this fall  Before you come inside at the end of one of these fall activities, make […]

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  • January 22, 2021

    Ontario SPCA and Humane Society shares 5 tips to keep pets safe in cold weather

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontario SPCA and Humane Society shares 5 tips to keep pets safe in cold weather Stouffville, ON (January 22, 2021) – As the thermometer continues to dip, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds pet guardians to take extra precautions to keep animals safe during cold weather. When the temperature drops below freezing, […]

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  • June 13, 2023

    Remembering furry friends on World Pet Memorial Day

    World Pet Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember the unconditional love of animals no longer with us.   Feeling these losses deeply is completely normal and, unfortunately, it’s an experience that animal lovers across the world have felt. However, loss does not mean our furry friends are forgotten. A few years ago, we shared Andy’s […]

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  • August 8, 2022

    Curious about Doga? It’s worth checking out!

    Yoga has been gaining popularity over the last couple of decades thanks to its amazing physical and mental health benefits. Regardless of your age or level of fitness, yoga has elements that can appeal to anyone. Using breathing exercises, stretching and strengthening poses, and meditation, the practice of yoga brings together mind, body and soul. […]

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  • July 4, 2022

    Community events to help animals in need are just a click away

    Did you know that fun events that help animals in need are just a click away? New events are always popping up on the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Upcoming Events page!  Whether it’s the Sweat for Pets virtual fundraiser happening at the York Region Animal Centre, the ongoing bottle drive at our Ontario SPCA […]

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  • April 26, 2021

    Challenge yourself to change animals’ lives

    Break out the bike shorts and dust off your running shoes – it’s almost time to Sweat for Pets! Sweat for Pets has trimmed down since 2020, and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is happy to introduce our fun new changes for this 5 week campaign! Starting May 25, we are calling on all […]

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  • August 17, 2020

    Quit kitten around, join now!

    The Sweat for Pets Campaign has gone to the cats…or should we say kittens! Come spring, “kitten season” becomes a very familiar term at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.  At our animal centres, we care for approximately 2,600 kittens every spring! Currently, we are nearing the end of kitten season, but we still need help […]

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  • June 9, 2026

    Keeping your dog cool in summer 

    Did you know dogs and cats can get sunburned? Or that short-nosed dog breeds have more trouble cooling down through panting? Or that shaving your dog’s fur coat may be more harmful than not?  Summer heat and sunshine are serious issues for our dogs and cats, which depend on us to keep them protected. Keep reading for […]

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  • January 22, 2026

    The Ontario SPCA reminds pet parents to take extra care during extreme winter weather

    As bitter cold settles across the province, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is reminding pet parents to take precautions to help keep their animals safe. Extreme winter weather can lead to serious risks like frostbite and hypothermia, and animals rely on us to protect them from the elements.

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  • December 2, 2025

    Five ways to give to animals in need this Giving Tuesday

    Giving Tuesday is an annual event that embraces the generous holiday spirit a few weeks early and encourages people to donate to their favourite charities. We thought we’d help you get into the giving spirit by sharing four quick and easy ways you can give back to animals in need this Giving Tuesday!   1. Donate  Today only, your gift will be DOUBLED to help […]

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  • November 4, 2025

    Make spirits bright and tails wag at the Ontario SPCA’s Santa Run & Santa Paws Walk

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brockville, ON (November 4, 2025) – Lace up your running shoes, grab your Santa hat or ugly sweater and get ready to make spirits bright at the Santa Run & Santa Paws Walk in support of the Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre. This festive fundraising event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 15 […]

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