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• Kittens with special needs get the second chance they deserve

  Soon after a seemingly healthy litter of kittens was born at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre, they were placed in a volunteer foster home with their mother. At the time, the team at the centre didn’t know just how crucial that foster home would be to the care of these vulnerable kittens.  When […]

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• August 10, 2023

  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 through a critical period of socialization and accepting new things. But what do you do if that window of opportunity is missed? Many puppies born during the pandemic were under-socialized due to social distancing […]

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• July 17, 2023

  Behind the scenes of helping VIP animals find forever homes

  You may have noticed the “VIP” status on our adoption page, which stands for “Very Important Paws.” These furry friends are animals in our care who may need a little extra support finding a home. There are countless people involved in helping these VIP animals find forever homes, including animal care teams and foster volunteers. […]

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• June 27, 2023

  Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre gives deaf dog a second chance

  When Beam arrived at the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre in September 2022 from a shelter that was at capacity and needed help finding him a home, it was clear he would need a special kind of TLC.    Upon his arrival, Beam tested positive for tick borne illnesses (Lyme and Ehrlicha) and had […]

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• June 15, 2023

  7 steps to litter train a rabbit

  You’ve heard of litter training cats and dogs, but did you know you can also litter train rabbits? Today we’re sharing helpful tips for teaching your rabbit to use a litter box.  General tips  Steps to litter train your rabbit  We hope you found these tips helping on how to litter train your rabbit! For […]

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• May 23, 2023

  Meet our VIPs available for adoption

  Thinking of adopting? While you’re on the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Animal Adoption page, you’ll notice that some of the animals are marked with a “VIP” status. This stands for Very Important Paws, and these are animals in our care who may need a little extra help. These furry friends are often located at […]

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• May 22, 2023

  Victoria Day activities for you and your pets

  It’s Victoria Day! We hope you are ready for a day filled with fun and we have a few suggestions on how you can include your furry friends! Here are a few activities you can do with your family and companion animals today.  Activities to do this Victoria Day  Make some homemade treats for your […]

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• May 11, 2023

  Why do puppies nip and tips on managing this behaviour

  Puppies are adorable, but their nipping behaviour can sometimes be a pain. When puppies play, they often use their mouths to explore their environment and interact with other dogs and humans. However, their sharp teeth can cause discomfort or even injury. It’s important to teach your puppy appropriate behaviours to prevent problems as they grow […]

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• May 8, 2023

  The Ontario SPCA urges people to include pets in their emergency plans

  IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (May 8, 2023) – This week is Emergency Preparedness Week and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs want to remind you to have an emergency preparedness plan in place that includes your furry family members. Here are five tips to keep you and your […]

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• May 4, 2023

  Preparing your entire family for a newborn

  Guest blog from Pet Talk. Expecting parents are often as busy as they are excited while they’re preparing to welcome a new baby to their family. In this happily hectic time, those who also have furry family members should consider how their fur babies and their new baby can safely interact when they eventually meet.  […]

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• April 13, 2023

  Wishing a Happy Retirement to our dearest receptionist Diane Porter

  Diane Porter has been a friendly face and voice of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society as a receptionist for 19 years and is ready to step into her next chapter of retirement. Getting started at the Ontario SPCA Back in 2004, Diane was hired in the veterinary clinic as an Animal Care Attendant. Diane […]

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• March 28, 2023

  Helping cats and dogs to get along

  While some people identify themselves as a cat or dog person – many of us can be both! Still, some of us may be delaying a multi-species family, concerned by the familiar phrase “fighting like cats and dogs.” The good news is that with sensible adoption decisions, positive and rewarding introductions, good management and a […]

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