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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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November 13, 2020
Do skunks hibernate?
As the cold weather settles in, you may think you’re in the clear for seeing skunks. But do skunks hibernate? Truth is, skunks don’t hibernate and therefore can be very active in the winter at almost any time of day. A skunk life in winter Though skunks don’t hibernate, they can burrow in their dens […]
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October 28, 2020
SPCAs and Humane Societies unite to bring over 50 Northern puppies and dogs south to find homes
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midland, ON (Oct. 28, 2020) – It was a long journey, but over 50 dogs and puppies from Northern Ontario and Manitoba have arrived at Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres following a re-homing initiative by a collective of SPCAs and Humane Societies working together to find the animals homes. Working alongside […]
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