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  • March 3, 2025

    Expanded Ontario SPCA donation helps pets and their people stay warm this winter

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midhurst/March 3, 2025 – The County of Simcoe and its partners at the Town of Wasaga Beach and Faith Missionary Church thank the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society for once again providing help so that vulnerable residents and their pets can stay warm this winter. Through a generous donation from the Ontario SPCA Barrie […]

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  • January 27, 2025

    Ontario SPCA partnership ensures pets and their people stay warm this winter

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midhurst/January 27, 2025 – The County of Simcoe and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society have partnered to protect both unhoused people and their pets from harsh winter conditions. Through a generous donation from the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre, individuals experiencing homelessness can now bring their pets to the Barrie East warming […]

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  • January 13, 2025

    Indoor activities for your pets during the winter months

    The winter can often mean more time spent indoors for us and for our furry family members. There are many benefits to spending time indoors with your animals, such as bonding and being in a comfortable, supervised space. We’ve put together a few activities that you can do at home to keep your furry friend […]

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  • February 8, 2024

    Tips to keep your dog warm on winter walks

    Walks can be the best part of a dog’s day, but with temperatures low in the wintertime, how cold is too cold for your dog?   While some dog breeds can tolerate lower temperatures, there are many breeds that aren’t as prepared for cold weather. Cold tolerance also varies between individual dogs, regardless of breed. Health […]

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  • January 4, 2024

    Winter care for your dog’s paws and skin

    There is no denying that winters in Canada can be harsh for both you and your furry friends. For dogs, exposure to the cold air and snow can cause dry, itchy skin, cracked paws or discomfort during dog walks. Extra care should be taken to ensure paws are kept clean from ice-melting chemicals, which can […]

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  • December 26, 2023

    Coming together to help community cats this winter

    Ensuring animals are safe and comfortable is at the core of what we do at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. This includes our feral cat friends! Thanks to our community partners, we were able to build hundreds of feral cat shelters to help cats across Ontario.   As a direct result of animals left unaltered […]

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  • February 16, 2023

    Winter dog walks: Safety tips

    Walking in a winter wonderland! The weather is cold and there may be snow on the ground, but our furry companions still require daily exercise. Here are a few tips for walking your furry friend in the cold winter months:  6 Tips for winter dog walks  Shorter walks on very cold days While walking your […]

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  • January 3, 2022

    How to protect paws in the winter

    Even though it’s cold outside, our companion animals still love getting out there for their daily walks! So it’s important as animal parents to be mindful of how to protect our dog’s paws from the elements. Here are a few helpful videos and blog resources to help you take care of your dog’s paws in […]

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  • January 26, 2021

    4 tips for your furry friend’s itchy skin this winter

    During winter, our companion animals can experience uncomfortable, dry, itchy skin just like us! It’s important you do whatever you can to increase their comfort and make this season more enjoyable for them. Tips to prevent dry skin this winter Here are four tips for dealing with your furry friend’s dry skin this winter from […]

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  • January 25, 2021

    5 common car hazards for your pet this winter

    During the winter, there are many hazards you need to be aware of for your furry friends, not least of which are vehicle-related. Here are five common car-related hazards that you need to look out for this winter and how to reduce the risk to your companion animals and wildlife.  Antifreeze  Antifreeze is toxic to animals. Yet, it can be appealing to them because […]

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  • November 3, 2026

    How Does the Change of Season Impact Your Dog? A Pooch’s Point of View

    How Does the Change of Season Impact Your Dog? A Pooch’s Point of View Guest blog by Ceva Animal Health Life is full of surprises as a dog, and changes in our lives can shake us up a bit! Recently, I’ve noticed that it’s been getting a lot cooler on my walks, and the sun […]

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  • Richard

    Years ago, Richard visited one of our animal centres and adopted a beautiful black cat named Panther. It wasn’t much later that he found Bella, another cat, and welcomed her into his little family.   Things were going so well that when a scared and underweight cat began hanging around Richard’s home one winter, he […]

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