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  • 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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  • December 22, 2022

    Keeping community cats safe and warm

    All animals deserve to be safe and warm during the cold winter months, including community cats. In the rain, snow or harsh temperatures it’s hard to imagine having nowhere to go, which is why the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has programs to support these feline friends. Feral cats, often referred to as community cats, […]

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  • December 8, 2022

    Ontario SPCA delivering over 200,000 lbs of food for hungry animals thanks to Nutram donation

    We have more than 200,000 reasons to celebrate! That’s how many pounds of pet food are headed North to feed hungry animals.  To help keep furry bellies full this winter, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has partnered with Nutram Pet Products for the No Empty Bowls feeding mission to distribute over 200,000 lbs of […]

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  • November 24, 2022

    Ontario SPCA delivering over 200,000 lbs of food for hungry animals thanks to Nutram donation

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pet food donation is largest to date, with food distribution to the North set to double   Stouffville, ON (Nov. 24, 2022) – To help keep furry bellies full this winter, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is distributing over 200,000 lbs of pet food to underserved communities across Ontario thanks to a donation […]

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