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  • Summer patio season and your pets

    What you need to know about summer patio season and your pets After a long winter, everyone is eager to enjoy warmer weather, dinner on the grill and spending time with their best furry friend outdoors. Before you get the summer fun started, make sure you have done a summer safety check! BBQ food is […]

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  • May 28, 2021

    Juniper and her adopter go on the adventure of a lifetime

    Juniper needed a home. Stefan was looking for someone to join him on hiking adventures. They soon discovered they go together like campfires and s’mores. Since adopting the energetic canine, Stefan and Juniper have travelled across Canada to almost every province – sharing adventures and companionship along the way. “I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors and […]

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  • May 25, 2021

    Up for the challenge? The Ontario SPCA kicks off its Sweat for Pets virtual fundraiser

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Up for the challenge? The Ontario SPCA kicks off its Sweat for Pets virtual fundraiser Stouffville, ON (May 25, 2021) – As the weather heats up, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society kicks off its Sweat for Pets virtual fundraiser, a cool campaign that inspires people of all ages to set their own […]

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  • May 4, 2021

    Get to know Richard and his three cats!

    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 couldn’t […]

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  • April 30, 2021

    Spring training with your dog

    Guest post by PetLink, our Animal Wellness partner for the Change for Animals Conference. It’s Spring Training! What better way to celebrate the warmer season than perfecting tricks and training with your dog? We’ve teamed up with Holly Lewis, owner of Cold Nose Canine in Milwaukee, to help give some tips (and tricks!) on how […]

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  • February 18, 2021

    Working cats keep a watchful eye on farm property

    Merida and Stoick are working together to eliminate a rodent problem and the Smith family is delighted. This isn’t a storyline for a new Disney collaboration; Merida and Stoick are two cats adopted through the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Working Cat Program.  Brian Smith and his family live adjacent to 200 acres of fields in Peterborough. An auxiliary building on their property […]

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  • February 16, 2021

    Thinking outside the box – what to do if your cat is peeing in the house

    Cats peeing where they shouldn’t can be a source of great frustration and anxiety for pet parents. Unfortunately, it is also a reason some people decide to re-home their animals. Do a deep clean If your cat starts to pee outside the litter box, get the spot cleaned up quickly and rinse the area with […]

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  • January 22, 2021

    Ontario SPCA and Humane Society shares 5 tips to keep pets safe in cold weather

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontario SPCA and Humane Society shares 5 tips to keep pets safe in cold weather Stouffville, ON (January 22, 2021) – As the thermometer continues to dip, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds pet guardians to take extra precautions to keep animals safe during cold weather. When the temperature drops below freezing, […]

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  • January 18, 2021

    How pets benefit the mental health of our aging human population

    Winter can be a long season for many people, and especially for seniors. It can be especially challenging with most of the province in COVID-19 lockdown. When feelings of social isolation and loneliness arise, it’s comforting to have a furry friend by your side to get through these tough times. Animals can help many people […]

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  • January 11, 2021

    Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre will go to the dogs after renovations

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre will go to the dogs after renovations Pembroke, ON (January 11, 2021) – The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is excited to announce that it is undergoing renovations to create a space specifically for dogs, allowing the centre to expand its services in the community. The […]

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  • January 1, 2021

    How to get off on the right paw this new year

    Well, you did it! You’ve made it through 2020 and are ready for a new beginning in 2021. We want to help make sure you start the new year on the right “paw.” Here are some tips to help you do just that! Tips for starting 2021 off right with your furry friends! We hope […]

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  • December 14, 2020

    A hungry pet in Ontario needs YOU!

    As pet parents and animal lovers, we really just want what’s best for our furry friends – don’t we? For us to think about even one animal going hungry this season – just doesn’t feel right. But across Ontario, many of our furry friends are at risk of going without enough to eat as their […]

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