Silverado gets the VIP treatment and a fresh start
Animals of all types and sizes come into the care of Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres every day. From swe…
Adopting a puppy: What to expect
Congratulations on adopting a new puppy! This is an exciting time for both you and your puppy. The first day after brin…
Tips to help improve your dog’s recall
Do you feel like your dog isn’t listening when you call their name? If you’re having difficulty getting your dog to…
How to teach a rabbit to wear a harness and leash
Many rabbit companions enjoy going outside! But it’s important to make sure they do so in a way that keeps them safe.…
How to teach your cat to walk on a leash
Teaching a cat to walk on a leash is different than walking a dog. Sometimes you can cue them to follow you, whereas ot…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…