Sit, stay and learn on Monday, May 6 from 6-7 p.m. at the Pembroke Fire Department at 200 International Dr. in Pembroke. Participants will learn how to plan for their pet’s safety, including creating an emergency plan that includes their furry family members. The one-hour session will include considerations when planning an emergency escape route and what to include in an emergency survival kit containing everything your family, including your pets, will need to get through the first 72 hours of an emergency.

During Emergency Preparedness Week, promise to prepare by visiting ontariospca.ca/ep and you will be entered in a draw to win a pet first aid kit, plus you will receive a free digital Emergency Preparedness Workbook outlining everything you need to include when assembling your pet’s survival kit.

The Ontario SPCA is also giving away free emergency decals this week for anyone who has pets to let first responders know there are pets inside the home. In the event of an emergency like a fire, it can help the chances of firefighters being able to rescue your pets. Decals will be available during the May 6 learning session or drop by the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre this week to get yours.

For emergency preparedness resources, and to promise to prepare, visit ontariospca.ca/ep  

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Heather Jobe

Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre

(613) 602-0760

hjobe@ontariospca.ca

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.

The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is situated on the traditional, unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin people. We also recognize the enduring presence of all First Nations, Métis & Inuit peoples.

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Whitby, ON (April 26, 2024) – To help prepare for kitten season, a time when animal shelters typically see an increase in the number of tiny felines coming into their care, the Humane Society of Durham Region is hosting a “kitten shower” tomorrow. 

Drop by the animal centre on Saturday, April 27 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to meet animals available for adoption, learn more about volunteer opportunities, and discover the many community programs and services offered by the Humane Society of Durham Region. Animal lovers are encouraged to make a donation, drop off items such as towels and blankets, or purchase some much-needed items from the animal centre’s kitten wish list. 

“We want to be prepared to care for the many cats and kittens we anticipate could arrive in our care over the coming months,” says Blair Budgell, Events Coordinator with the Humane Society of Durham Region “We are so thankful for our community’s support and we look forward to welcoming our friends to the animal centre for this fun event.” 

The Humane Society of Durham Region is a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding and depends on the generosity of donors to help change the lives of animals in need.  

For updates on the kitten shower, follow HSDR on Facebook and Instagram @HumaneSocietyofDurhamRegion  

Learn more about the Humane Society of Durham Region by visiting hsdr.org  

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Blair Budgell 

Events Coordinator, Humane Society of Durham Region  

bbudgell@ontariospca.ca 

289-355-0399 

The Humane Society of Durham Region    

 The Humane Society of Durham Region is a registered charity. For over 30 years, the HSDR has been dedicated to protecting and providing compassionate care for unwanted and abused animals in Durham Region until they find their forever homes. Committed to improving the lives of animals, HSDR provides education and resources to the community.  

 As part of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, the HSDR works collaboratively to strengthen and grow the programs and community support services it provides to help animals and the families who love them.  

The Humane Society of Durham Region acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties. The HSDR is situated on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. 

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Barrie, ON (April 25, 2024) – To help prepare for kitten season, a time when animal shelters typically see an increase in the number of tiny felines coming into their care, the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre is hosting a “kitten shower” on Sunday, April 28. 

Drop by the animal centre between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to meet animals available for adoption, submit kitten name ideas, take part in kids colouring and crafts, learn more about volunteer opportunities, and discover the many community programs and services offered by the Ontario SPCA.  

Animal lovers are encouraged to make a donation, or purchase some much-needed items for the kittens from the centre’s wish list. Not only will you be helping animals in need, but you will also be entered in a draw to win a cat or dog-themed gift basket. 

“We want to be prepared to care for the many cats and kittens we anticipate could arrive in our care over the coming months,” says Shannon Laflamme, Community Outreach Coordinator with the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre. “We are so thankful for our community’s support and we look forward to welcoming our friends to the animal centre for this fun event.” 

The Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre is a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding and depends on the generosity of donors to help change the lives of animals in need.  

To learn more, or to see the animal centre’s kitten shower wish list, visit ontariospca.ca/barrie 

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Shannon Laflamme            
Community Outreach Coordinator,
Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre
(705) 791-4957  
slaflamme@ontariospca.ca 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society   

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.  

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002. 

The Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre is situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. The Anishinaabeg include the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. 

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Stouffville, ON (April 25, 2024) – After travelling more than 1,600 kilometres for an opportunity to be adopted, 42 Northern cats arrived at Ontario SPCA animal centres across the province this morning.

The cats came from the Second Chance Pet Network in Dryden and will be placed up for adoption at Ontario SPCA animal centres in Orillia, Barrie, Durham, Brockville, Orangeville, Sudbury, and Stouffville. Cats adopted from the Ontario SPCA are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and they go home with food from Royal Canin to help them transition into their new home.

To help even more animals, the Ontario SPCA delivered 960 lbs. of donated cat food on this trip, which will provide more than 3,800 meals to animals in the North.

A lack of access to basic animal wellness services, such as veterinarians and spay/neuter services, has contributed to an increase in animal populations across Northern Canada. The Ontario SPCA and its partners work alongside communities to deliver much-needed resources, such as food and mobile wellness services, and to manage animal populations through spay/neuter and re-homing initiatives.

“In many Northern communities there are more adoptable animals than there are homes, which is why we work with our partners to bring animals to areas of the province where there are families waiting to adopt,” says Arista Wogenstahl, Regional Manager, Northern Outreach Services, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “One organization can’t do this work alone, which is why these partnerships are so valuable to change the lives of animals.”

Interested in adopting? Visit the Ontario SPCA’s adoption page at ontariospca.ca/adopt to meet animals available for adoption.

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Provincial Office sits on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations and the Métis Nation. This territory was the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and the Ojibwe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. The treaties that were signed for this particular parcel of land are collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923.

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The Grand Prize draw takes place on April 25. Tickets can be purchased online at ontariospcalottery.ca and the more tickets sold, the higher the jackpot grows.

As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA depends on generous supporters to change the lives of vulnerable animals. By purchasing a ticket in the Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery, you’re giving the gift of shelter and care for animals in need and helping animals in communities across Ontario.

“Our Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery is an exciting way to help animals,” says Stephanie Miller, Vice President, Development, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “This is the time of year when we see an influx of puppies and kittens, and your support allows us to give them a safe, comfortable place to grow until they are ready to find a loving home.”

This is your last call for tickets. Get yours today at ontariospcalottery.ca

Lottery License No. RAF1370835

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Provincial Office sits on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations and the Métis Nation. This territory was the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and the Ojibwe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. The treaties that were signed for this particular parcel of land are collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923.

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Stouffville, ON (March 18, 2024) – Say goodbye to winter and start dreaming about Grand Prize possibilities with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery, an exciting way to help provide care and shelter for animals as the charity heads into kitten and puppy season.

The Grand Prize draw takes place on April 25, but get your tickets early to be entered in two Early Bird draws taking place April 4 and 18, with $500 up for grabs in each of those draws. Imagine what your summer could look like if you’re the Grand Prize winner! The winner of the Ontario SPCA’s holiday lottery took home over $74,000!

During the spring months, Ontario SPCA animal centres across the province typically see an increase in the number of kittens and puppies coming into their care. As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA depends on generous supporters to change the lives of vulnerable animals. By purchasing a ticket in the Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery, you’re providing shelter and care for an animal in need.

“This time of year, Ontario SPCA animal centres often see an influx of orphaned animals, as well as mothers with their babies,” says Stephanie Miller, Vice President, Development, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “The Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery is an exciting way to make a difference in an animal’s life.”

Tickets can be purchased online at ontariospcalottery.ca

Lottery License No. RAF1370835

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Provincial Office sits on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations and the Métis Nation. This territory was the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and the Ojibwe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. The treaties that were signed for this particular parcel of land are collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923.

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Stouffville, ON (March 7, 2024) – For many families, March break is a time to travel, which means leaving pets with a sitter or in a boarding kennel. If you’re heading off for a holiday, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society offers some tips to keep Fido and Fluffy happy and safe.

Choosing a pet sitter

If you’re using a pet sitting service, be sure to ask about their training and whether they are insured. Do they have someone to call as a backup if they become ill? Ask for references and talk to past clients. It’s also important for the pet sitter to meet your furry friend beforehand to make sure they’re a good fit.

Finding a boarding facility

If your pet will be staying at a boarding kennel, ask a friend, your veterinarian, or dog trainer for a recommendation. Visit the kennel and pay attention to whether it looks and smells clean and if it has been designed with your furry friend’s comfort in mind. Ask about the animal to staff ratio, staff training and if animals are monitored after hours. Find out what a day in the life there would look like for your pet – ask about feeding schedules, exercise, enrichment and wellness checks. What vaccinations are required? Be sure to ask about protocols and available veterinary care in the event of a health concern or emergency.

Work out the details

Whether you’re asking a friend to stay in your home, or seeking professional pet sitting or boarding services, always have a written contract spelling out services and fees. It’s also important to have a plan in place to ensure your pet sitter knows you have returned home if they will be leaving before your expected arrival. Be sure to tell your pet’s caregiver about your animal’s likes, dislikes, fears, habits, medical conditions, medications, and routines. Outline feeding and care instructions and be sure to leave contact information for your veterinarian, as well as an alternative emergency contact who can make decisions about your pet’s health if you can’t be reached.

Safeguard your pet

Before heading on vacation, ensure your pet is up to date on vaccinations and your microchip address is up to date. If your pet isn’t microchipped, this is a simple and effective way to help ensure you are reunited with your pet if they become lost. Now is also a great time to consider pet insurance to help cover those unforeseen veterinary bills and help your furry friends stay healthy.

For more travel planning tips, visit the Ontario SPCA’s blog at ontariospca.ca/blog

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Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Provincial Office sits on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations and the Métis Nation. This territory was the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and the Ojibwe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. The treaties that were signed for this particular parcel of land are collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923.

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Stouffville, ON (Feb. 26, 2024) – Today is Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA, the sweetest day of the year and a delicious way to sprinkle the love for animals in need.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is calling on all cupcake crusaders to enjoy a cupcake today and donate to raise some dough to help animals in need. Whether you whip up some cupcakes at home, bake some tasty pupcakes for Fido, or grab a sweet treat at your local bakery, simply visit cupcakeday.ca and donate to your local Ontario SPCA animal centre.

Or get creative and host a cupcake party! Changing the life of an animal in need is a piece of cake. Register online at cupcakeday.ca, get baking and ask your friends and family to donate to the Ontario SPCA animal centre of your choice in exchange for a cupcake.

As a registered charity that does not receive government funding, the Ontario SPCA depends on the generosity of donors to help animals in need. By taking part in Cupcake Day, you are providing urgently needed care and shelter for animals waiting to find a loving home.

“Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA is the sweetest way to make a positive impact for animals who depend on your support,” says Stephanie Miller, Vice President, Development, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “By enjoying a cupcake today and making a donation at cupcakeday.ca, you are giving animals in need the second chance they deserve.”

Visit cupcakeday.ca to raise the dough needed to provide care and shelter to animals.

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Provincial Office sits on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations and the Métis Nation. This territory was the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and the Ojibwe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. The treaties that were signed for this particular parcel of land are collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923.

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Cornwall, ON (February 16, 2024) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is thrilled to unleash some paws-itively delightful news: it has fetched two acres of land in the city of Cornwall for a new animal centre. This tail-wagging new building will be on Second Street West, just a hop, skip, and a bark away from the soccer fields.

This fur-tastic new facility will not only serve the City of Cornwall, but also the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne (SDGCA), and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell communities.

For 35 years, the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Animal Centre has been an essential resource for furry friends in the community. The current facility has been facing many challenges, including limited space and lack of outdoor runs. This acquisition is one way the Society is showing its commitment to quality animal care and living space, and animal welfare services needed in the community.

“We want to continue to keep pets and people together and provide comfort and compassion to animals in need,” says Carol Link, Manager of the Ontario SPCA SD&G Animal Centre. “This is a big step forward in our commitment to help animals and serve the growing community.”

“The City of Cornwall is pleased to have supported this project via our Brownfields Program,” said Mayor Justin Towndale. “We look forward to the expansion of the OSPCA to better serve the residents of Cornwall, SD&G, and Akwesasne.”

“We want to thank the City of Cornwall, our community supporters, and our staff and volunteers,” says Doug Brooks, President and CEO of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “We are excited to continue working together to provide the best possible support for the animals and those who care for them.”

The planning and research phases for the new build have begun, and the Society will share updates with the public as the project develops.

To learn more about the Ontario SPCA’s work in the community, please visit ontariospca.ca/sdg

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and does so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.

The Ontario SPCA Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre is located on the lands of the Akwesasne Mohawks and their ancestors. We also acknowledge the Algonquin, Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-oshow-nee) (Iroquois), Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat), and Abenaki who are neighbours and partners to the Akwesasne Mohawk.

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Stouffville, ON (February 12, 2024) – Feline in love? Show that special somebunny in your life that you care this Valentine’s Day with a gift that gives back to animals in need. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has five gifts that animal loving person in your life is sure to appreciate.

1. Punny e-cards – Send an e-card to a loved one through the Ontario SPCA’s pawsandgive.ca online giving store. Choose from classic Valentine’s Day designs or get punny with options like “You are my furr-ever,” “I woof you!” and more.
2. Gifts that give back – If you prefer giving a gift, pawsandgive.ca also has gifts! From fun t-shirts to gifts for your furry friends, there’s something for everyone.
3. Bring love to an animal’s life – If you’ve been thinking of adopting, give an animal the gift of a loving forever home. Visit ontariospca.ca/adopt to see animals patiently waiting for a family to love. Remember, animals are a lifetime commitment, so do your research first. Welcoming a furry friend into your life should be a family decision, not a surprise gift.
4. Symbolic gifts  – Not in a position to adopt? Help an animal find love with a symbolic gift. You can give Toys to Shelter Pets, help stock a Pet Food Pantry, or help a dog who needs additional support with a Gift of Dog Rehabilitation.
5. Bake a difference – Give your sweetheart some cupcakes and donate to the Ontario SPCA in celebration of Cupcake Day, which takes place Feb. 26 but can be celebrated any day in February. Or register and host a cupcake (or pupcake!) party to share the love with all your friends. Visit cupcakeday.ca

As a registered charity, the Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and depends on the generosity of donors to provide care and shelter to animals in need. This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that will change an animal’s life. What could be sweeter?

To learn more, visit ontariospca.ca

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.

The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Provincial Office sits on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations and the Métis Nation. This territory was the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and the Ojibwe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. The treaties that were signed for this particular parcel of land are collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923.

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