November 6, 2020

Stay Curious with Mayim Bialik and Royal Canin!

Sponsored by Royal Canin Cats are endlessly curious about the world around them and that keeps us curious too.  As cat parents we’re…
November 5, 2020

Meet the Animal Care Team at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

Our animal care team across the province works hard every day to ensure the animals in our care get the love and attention…
November 2, 2020

Meet Hercules, our November Happy Tails star!

Steve and Tam from Petawawa are loyal supporters of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and help us whenever they can; from dropping off blankets…
October 27, 2020

Meet the Staff: Tracy

Meet Tracy! We’re highlighting a few of the amazing people who work for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Tracy McElman is the Provincial Manager…
October 22, 2020

How has COVID-19 impacted SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit operations?

This year has looked very different for many of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s operations, and the SPCA Mobile Animal…
October 9, 2020

What is the ‘Fear Free®’ program all about?

Did you know the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society uses a special program called Fear Free® at its animal centres across the province?…
September 10, 2020

Adoption tips: Dog-to-Dog Introductions

Planning to bring home a new dog? Here are some helpful adoption tips for dog-to-dog introductions. Introducing two unfamiliar dogs can be a stressful event…
August 27, 2020

Smart.Vet partnership Q&A: What’s this program all about?

What is telehealth veterinary care and how does it work? Since announcing our partnership with Smart.Vet, we’ve received that question from many curious pet…
August 21, 2020

Skunks – How to live in harmony

As their natural habitat is being destroyed, wildlife like skunks have been making their way into our backyards and neighbourhoods – and not all interactions…
August 13, 2020

Cannabis and pets: the risks of THC

It was a typical Wednesday at the Goldson residence. Lynda was outside cleaning up the yard, while her dogs, Bruce and Jasper, played nearby.
July 30, 2020

Close to 200,000 lbs of pet food helps keep animals with their families 

The pandemic has been a time of uncertainty that has left some families worried about how they will continue to care for their…
July 21, 2020

Dog Enrichment: DIY Cereal box kibble dispenser

Empty cereal boxes can act as great dog enrichment tools when turned into kibble-dispensing devices. They can also provide the ripping and tearing that some…