How to teach a cat to wear a harness
Have an adventurous kitty who always loves to be by your side? Or a feline friend who begs to go outside? In this blog …
Fostering benefits extend beyond animals to the volunteers
Some animals find it challenging and stressful to transition into a shelter environment. Other animals may need to rema…
Touch the target – Enrichment game for cats
Does your cat ever get the “zoomies”? Although this behaviour is quite normal, it can also be an indicator that you…
5 common canine behaviours and how to modify them
You may think at times, “my dog knows better,” but the truth is, unless you’ve taught them and they've practiced …
How to handle a high energy dog
It’s the end of the day. You think your dog has had a full day of playtime and activities, and now you’re ready to …
Is foster volunteering right for you?
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is currently recruiting foster volunteers to assist its animal centres by temporari…
Buddy gets his second chance after surviving abuse
Some of the animals who arrive in our care carry burdens we can’t even imagine. One of those animals is a wonderful d…
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…
How to train cats to do agility courses
In North America, when you think about pet agility courses, you may think only of dogs jumping over bars and through ho…
Celebrating the first underdogs adopted from the Provincial Dog Rehab Centre
The Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre is now a reality and, since launching in June, we are thrilled to…
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 …
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 p…