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  • How can you support cats this holiday season?

    We have been sharing a lot of ways you can help vulnerable dogs lately, but what about cats?  There are many meaningful ways that you can support our other furry or feathered friends this holiday season. Here are just a few:  Provide shelter to a cat colony this winter  Keep cats warm this winter! Community cats living in outdoor colonies need your help […]

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  • October 15, 2021

    The Superhero Frolich family builds feral cat shelters

    What would it be like to be a cold cat in the winter? This was the question on the Frolich family’s mind when they decided to combine their creativity and love of cats by building winterized feral cat shelters for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Learning about feral cat colonies When living in South […]

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  • July 26, 2021

    The benefits of brushing your furry friend

    Fur, fur everywhere! Summer is here, and you may notice your dog shedding out their winter coat. While you may decide it’s time to pull out the grooming brush, your fur baby can reap the benefits of regular brushing all year around! One of our wonderful volunteers, Lea Thompson, who is also a retired groomer, […]

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  • June 22, 2021

    Renovations in Renfrew County are finally complete!

    The renovations to create a space specifically for dogs at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre are now complete, allowing the centre to expand its services! The animal centre moved to its current location at 115 Woodcrest Dr. in Pembroke in September 2017. This past winter the centre underwent renovations to create an area […]

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  • June 21, 2021

    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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