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March 18, 2024
Spring into action for animals in need with the Ontario SPCA’s Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (March 18, 2024) – Say goodbye to winter and start dreaming about Grand Prize possibilities with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery, an exciting way to help provide care and shelter for animals as the charity heads into kitten and puppy season. The Grand Prize […]
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February 16, 2024
Furry fun for Family Day!
Whatever your plans are this Family Day, your furry friend would probably love to be a part of it! To help you out, here’s a list of activities that will be fun for everyone in your family – furry or otherwise. Enjoying the great outdoors When all the family is together, a great activity is […]
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January 18, 2024
Hiking with your dog – what to pack for a successful adventure
Hiking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed at any time of the year, and it’s a great way to get exercise, breathe in fresh air, and spend some quality bonding time with your furry friend. However, you’ll need to do a little planning before hitting the trails. First and foremost, it’s important to […]
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January 16, 2024
The Ontario SPCA urges pet parents to use caution around waterways
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Jan. 16, 2024) – With unseasonably mild temperatures this winter, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is urging pet parents to use caution around bodies of water, which may not be safely frozen. Every year, incidents occur involving dogs and open water or thin ice, resulting in injuries or even tragic […]
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December 22, 2023
Keeping furry bellies full with pet food donations
No one should have to choose between feeding themselves, or feeding their furry family member, but sadly that is the reality for many pet parents. One of the ways in which we are working to help support animals and the people who love them is through pet food distribution. To help keep furry bellies full, […]
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December 21, 2023
“Cool” test: How to tell if your dog is too cold
No matter what the weather, your dog probably enjoys having a romp outside – and that includes during the winter! But as their caregiver, it’s important you know when your dog is too cold and needs to get back inside. Remember to never leave your dog unattended inside a car at any time of year, […]
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October 17, 2023
Building dog houses for a cause: A high school’s lasting impact in the North
In Northern communities where winters tend to be long and cold, dog houses are essential. Not every dog lives inside, but a well-made shelter can keep them comfortable. Thanks to an innovative project by a high school in Ajax, a few more dogs will have a comfortable place to stay warm and safe this winter. […]
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July 14, 2023
The history of Animals’ Voice Magazine and Pawdcast
If you can believe it, this year the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is celebrating its 150th anniversary! As we reflect on this milestone anniversary, we are sharing some fun details and explaining what the organization does and how it operates. Today we want to share some history about our Animals’ Voice Magazine-turned paw-dcast! Animals’ […]
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June 1, 2023
What you need to know about the Working Cat Program
At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we strive to find each and every animal that comes into our animal centres a safe and loving home. That is where the working cat program comes in. Sometimes community cats end up in our centres and cannot be returned to their original colony site, for various reasons. […]
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April 6, 2023
Coming together to feed animals with pet food donations
The last couple of years have been challenging for many. Many individuals, families and even entire communities have struggled to access food not only for themselves, but for their animals, too. To help keep furry bellies full and ensure that people don’t have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their animals, the Ontario […]
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February 3, 2023
Cold weather worries for your dog
Sponsored by Royal Canin There seem to be two types of dogs: those that see the first few flakes of snow and decide that the sofa is a good spot to sleep away winter, and those that can’t wait for that fun white stuff to come so they can go bounding and rolling around in […]
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January 30, 2023
Community rallies to help mother dog safely deliver 11 pups
When a local community saw a very pregnant free-roaming dog as winter set in, they reached out to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society for assistance to get her someplace warm before she had her puppies. After multiple attempts to catch her, she was successfully live trapped and brought into the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas […]
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