Changing the lives of animals for the past 10 years, one cupcake at a time

Stouffville, ON (Feb. 1, 2022) – National Cupcake Day presented by Milk-Bone® and Robin Hood®, is coming up on Feb. 28 and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society invites you to take part in this sweet annual fundraising event, which is celebrating 10 years of “baking” a difference for animals in need.

Organized by the Ontario SPCA in support of participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada, National Cupcake Day has been held annually since 2012, raising over $4.1 million to date. So how does the sweetest event of the year celebrate its 10th birthday? By inviting as many animal-loving friends as possible to pre-heat their ovens, mix up some icing and take part in the National Cupcake Day Decorating Contest, presented by Robin Hood® and Milk-Bone®.

Visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to register, fundraise and submit a photo of your cupcake creation for a chance to win some great prizes. The cupcake in each of the four categories that has the most votes wins. Ask your family and friends to visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to vote and make a donation to your online fundraising page.

“Is there anything sweeter than a day devoted to eating cupcakes and raising funds to help animals in need?” says Tracy McElman, Provincial Manager, Community Programming & Animal Centre Services, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “This is the 10th anniversary of National Cupcake Day and we’re challenging everyone who cares about animals to get involved in this delicious fundraising event.”

By taking part in National Cupcake Day, you are providing urgently needed care and shelter for animals waiting to find a loving home. Make National Cupcake Day the sweetest day of the year for animals in need by registering at nationalcupcakeday.ca

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity, established in 1873. The Society and its network of communities facilitate and provide for province-wide leadership on matters relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal well-being. Offering a variety of mission-based programs, including community-based sheltering, animal wellness services, provincial animal transfers, shelter health & wellness, high-volume spay/neuter services, animal rescue, animal advocacy, Indigenous partnership programs and humane education, the Ontario SPCA is Ontario’s animal charity.

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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Now, you may be asking what a “pup-cake” is.  Well, it’s exactly as it sounds – a delicious treat for pups made in a muffin tin, baked in the oven and 100% drool-worthy!

We’re sure this recipe from our friends at Milk-Bone® will get your dog’s tail wagging. View the recipe here. This recipe along with some cupcakes for humans can be found on our recipes page at nationalcupcakeday.ca 

Doggy Tested

We tested this recipe with four-year-old Lola, a Beagle-Bulldog mix with an appetite, who supervised the baking of this recipe. With her Beagle nose, she knew she was in for a sweet surprise as soon as the peanut butter jar cracked open!

It didn’t take long to mix up all the ingredients for the pup-cakes and get them in the oven. Once cooled, our taste tester Lola stepped in. She wasn’t thrilled to be asked to sit and give paw before receiving her pup-cake – although she happily obliged after getting a taste of these delicious pup-cakes!

National Cupcake Day

So why is now a great time to bake pup-cakes or cupcakes you ask?  Because by registering, fundraising and baking for National Cupcake Day, you are raising crucially needed funds for animals in need.

National Cupcake Day, presented by Milk-Bone® and Robin Hood®, is coming up on February 28 and this year marks the 10-year anniversary of this delicious event in support of participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada. You can bake a difference by registering and raising funds to help animals in need in your community.

We’re challenging you to a cupcake decorating contest, so pre-heat those ovens, mix up some icing and enter your most creative cupcake design in the National Cupcake Day Decorating Contest, presented by Milk-Bone® and Robin Hood®.

By taking part in National Cupcake Day, you are providing urgently needed care and shelter for animals waiting to find a loving home. Make National Cupcake Day the sweetest day of the year for animals in need by registering at nationalcupcakeday.ca and “bake” a difference for animals in need!

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Getting involved is a piece of (cup)cake!

• Simply visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to register (it is free) and select which participating animal wellness organization you would like to support.
• Decorate your online personal fundraising page with an image and story about WHY supporting animals in need is so important to you.
• Email your family and friends and ask them to support your fundraising by donating online (it is safe and secure!)
• Treat your donors to a cupcake to say thank you!

This delicious event in support of participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada takes place on Monday February 28^th, but you can host your cupcake day party anytime during January or February.

If you are feeling extra creative, then be sure to participate in our cupcake decorating contest! So pre-heat those ovens, mix up some icing and enter a photo of your most creative cupcake design in the National Cupcake Day Decorating Contest, presented by Milk-Bone® and Robin Hood®. Visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to register, fundraise and submit a photo of your cupcake creation for a chance to win some great prizes.

Bake a difference by registering at nationalcupcakeday.ca and providing urgently needed care to animals in need in your community. What could be sweeter!?

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National Cupcake Day presented by Milk-Bone® and Robin Hood®,

Baking tips for the Holiday season

National Cupcake Day kicks off on January 4^th, 2022, but while we count down the days, we wanted to share with you some of our favourite baking tips, just in time for your holiday parties, dinners, and bake sales:

• We know, we know. When we’re baking cookies, it’s tempting to make your dough and either dig in or pop it directly into the oven! But letting your dough chill in the fridge for an hour, or even overnight, can make a world of difference! Chilling your dough makes it less sticky and easier to form the perfect cookie.
• If you’ve made your way to the kitchen only to notice with horror you forgot to let your butter soften outside of the fridge, cut it into small cubes and let sit for 15 minutes. You’ll have room temperature butter ready to be baked!
• Between double boilers and stacked pots, sometimes melting chocolate seems like more trouble than it’s worth. But did you know you can make it easy by melting your chocolate in the microwave? All you have to do is break your chocolate into small pieces, heat it in 15-30 seconds increments in a microwavable bowl, and keep stirring and mixing every increment until the chocolate is liquefied and smooth!
• If you’re making cupcakes – our personal favourite – and you run out of batter before filling your tray of cups, fill the remaining cups with water! This will encourage your cupcakes to bake more evenly.
• If you’re prepping your cookies early, and trying to make them last for that holiday party a couple weeks away, pop a slice of bread into the cookie tin! It’ll keep your cookies nice and chewy, like they’re fresh out of the oven.
• We’ve all been there- you’re making cookies with sprinkles, only to find your counters more sprinkled than the treats. To make your sprinkles really stick, lightly brush your cookies with a layer of heated corn syrup and sprinkle away!

We hope that these tricks will make your holiday baking a little easier, and that you might’ve even learned something that will help you during National Cupcake Day! While your next baking creation is rising in the oven, check out our NEW National Cupcake Day  video!

The National Cupcake Day campaign launches January 4^th, and finishes on February 28^th. Keep an eye on our National Cupcake Day social medias for more information! Hoppy howl-idays!

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Today is National Cupcake Day, the sweetest day of the year for animals in need  

Stouffville, ON (Feb. 22, 2021) – Today is National Cupcake Day and your mission is as simple as it is delicious – eat a cupcake and make a donation to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. 

“The calories don’t count when you make a donation to support animals in need,” says Daryl Vaillancourt, Chief, Humane Programs & Community Outreach, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “By indulging in a treat and supporting animals in our community, you are providing urgently needed care and shelter for homeless animals.”    

This year, to keep our communities safe during COVID-19, the Ontario SPCA is encouraging you to enjoy cupcakes at home and make an online donation at nationalcupcakeday.ca to the participating animal organization of your choice.  

Presented by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, National Cupcake Day is a nation-wide fundraiser in support of participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada. These charitable organizations rely on the generosity of donors to change the lives of vulnerable animals.  

Make National Cupcake Day the sweetest day of the year for animals in need by visiting nationalcupcakeday.ca 

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MEDIA CONTACT 

Media Relations   

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society   

905-898-7122 x 375 

media@ontariospca.ca 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society  

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity, established in 1873. The Society and its network of communities facilitate and provide for province-wide leadership on matters relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal well-being. Offering a variety of mission-based programs, including community-based sheltering, animal wellness services, provincial animal transfers, shelter health & wellness, high-volume spay/neuter services, animal rescue, animal advocacy, Indigenous partnership programs and humane education, the Ontario SPCA is Ontario’s animal charity. 

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National Cupcake Day

We’ve already been hearing success stories from across Canada thanks to your generous donations! Because of donors who support National Cupcake Day, one of our participating societies was able to save the lives of not one, not three, not five, but six cats all at once!

Cupcake and her kittens

After receiving a call from a local vet clinic about a birthing cat, one local animal centre bravely stepped up to take responsibility for the mama who was in dire need of surgery. She had already given birth to four kittens over the course of two days but was unable to continue the birth herself. It was not certain if the mama cat or any remaining kittens would survive the surgery as she was in grave condition.

Soon afterwards, the clinic delivered some outstanding news. Mom came through surgery well and there was a baby they discovered that was still alive! After recovering in the animal centre, the mama and her five kittens were placed into a foster home, where they continue to grow healthier and stronger every day.

And the sweetest part? In honour of the fundraising event that provided the funds used to saved that new mom’s life, we have named the mama Cupcake, and her babies Sprinkles, Sugar, Pudding, Marshmallow and Candy. If you have not already, please consider making a donation to the participating society of your choice in National Cupcake Day before our 2021 event has come to an official close! There are thousands of stories across Canada just like Cupcake’s, and so many more animals that can be helped with just a small donation.

Sincerely, THANK YOU for making National Cupcake Day a tremendous success again in 2021. Thank you to all the local bakeries who generously donated proceeds from their sales, thank you to every single person who made cupcakes and participated in our first ever Decorating Contest, thank you to everyone who fundraised and donated and thank you to all of you for caring about animals like Cupcake and her kittens.

Enjoy National Cupcake Day, and remember, calories don’t count when you are enjoying a sweet treat while supporting animals in need!

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National Cupcake Day is almost here and it’s the sweetest way to help animals in Toronto 

Toronto, ON (Feb. 17, 2021) –National Cupcake Day is next week and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and Toronto Humane Society have teamed up to help animals in need in the GTA by asking you to eat a cupcake. The calories don’t count when you’re helping animals, right? 

National Cupcake Day is a nation-wide fundraiser in support of participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada. This year, to keep communities safe during COVID-19, the Ontario SPCA and Toronto Humane Society are encouraging you to enjoy cupcakes at home and make an online donation to support your local participating animal organization. 

“Who couldn’t use a delicious mid-winter pick-me-up treat?” says Daryl Vaillancourt, Chief, Humane Programs & Community Outreach, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “Enjoy a cupcake on National Cupcake Day and make a donation to provide urgently needed care and shelter for homeless animals.” 

The Ontario SPCA, Toronto Humane Society and other participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups are charitable organizations that rely on the generosity of donors to change the lives of vulnerable animals. By making a donation on National Cupcake Day, you are providing urgently needed care and shelter for homeless animals.  

“Toronto Humane Society offers so many services and programs that assist the community of Toronto & greater! As a non-profit organization, we rely solely on donation dollars and fundraising efforts, just like this year’s National Cupcake Day, which helps to raise funds for animals in need!” says Hannah Sotropa, Toronto Humane Society’s Public Relations Specialist.  

Make National Cupcake Day the sweetest day of the year for animals by visiting nationalcupcakeday.ca  

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Toronto Humane Society 

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About Toronto Humane Society   
Toronto Humane Society is an animal welfare organization with a committed mission of promoting the humane care and protection of all animals and to prevent cruelty and suffering.  Most commonly known for their robust adoptions department, Toronto Humane Society has a variety of public services to support the many pets residing in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). Some of these services include public veterinary services, pet food banks, dog training programs, educational outreach, and animal rescue operations at both the local and international level. Toronto Humane Society’s operations are centered around improving the lives of animals and preserving families by strengthening the human-animal bond. For more information, visit www.torontohumanesociety.com.    

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Ontario SPCA and Humane Society   

Media Relations 

905-898-7122 x 375 

media@ontariospca.ca 

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society  

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity, established in 1873. The Society and its network of communities facilitate and provide for province-wide leadership on matters relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal well-being. Offering a variety of mission-based programs, including community-based sheltering, animal wellness services, provincial animal transfers, shelter health & wellness, high-volume spay/neuter services, animal rescue, animal advocacy, Indigenous partnership programs and humane education, the Ontario SPCA is Ontario’s animal charity. 

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 National Cupcake Day

Sarah bakes cupcakes and promotes the sweetest day of the year through @doublethecattrouble on Instagram. Maddie sells cupcake-themed bandanas, bowties and t-shirts through her business, Lunation Bowties.

Puppy Love

At the heart of their love for animals are Maddie’s dogs Luna and Ivy (pictured above), our calendar stars for February!

Register Today

Do you have a love for animals and baking? Register today for National Cupcake Day on February 22^nd and get baking in support of animals in need across Ontario! 

Cupcakes aren’t cancelled, but National Cupcake Day will look different this year. The nation-wide fundraiser goes virtual in support of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, as well as participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada.

To keep people safe during COVID-19, the Ontario SPCA is asking Canadians to raise funds for animals in need in their community by baking a difference at home with the National Cupcake Day Decorating Contest, presented by Milk-Bone® and Robin Hood®.

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you can have your (cup)cake and eat it, too! National Cupcake Day  for SPCAs and Humane Societies, is quickly approaching, and is a great way to support animals in need while sinking your teeth into something sweet.

National Cupcake Day is a coordinated Canadian event to support local shelters, SPCA’s, and Humane Societies from coast-to-coast. Although the event this year may look different than it has in the past, it still tastes just as good! 

Time to get baking

The National Cupcake Day Decorating Contest presented by Robin Hood® and Milk-Bone® is in full swing, and is accepting your delicious entries until February 17th. All you have to do is:

• Register and select the participating animal wellness organization you would like to support.
• Bake a difference at home and decorate your cupcakes.
• Fundraise a minimum of $50 online.
• Submit a photo of your best decorated cupcake online.
• Share with your friends and encourage them to VOTE! The entry with the most votes in each category will take home the prize.
• Stay tuned, as the winner of each category will be announced on National Cupcake Day!

National Cupcake Day celebrates bakers of all ages and skill levels, which is why we’re hosting four unique categories: Youth, Teen, Adult, and Professional Bakers. Each category will have one winner, and you better believe that the prizes are just as sweet as the icing on the cake!

You could win….

In addition to getting to eat your sweet confections, raising money and awareness for animal wellness, and bragging rights, the winners will receive one of the following prizes: 

• Furbo
• KitchenAid Stand Mixer
• $200 pre-paid Mastercard (2 available)
• Bissell Pet Pro Series Pet Hair Eraser

Need Inspiration?

If you still need some inspiration to get the baking pin rolling and the flour flying, our friends at Robin Hood® have you covered!   Check out the Official Recipes on nationalcupcakeday.ca for some amazing recipes the whole family will love. And don’t think we left out our furry friends! Milk-Bone® also has a safe and scrumptious pupcake recipe for your four-legged family member to enjoy.

Supporting animals in need from the comfort of your own home this year is a cakewalk. Sprinkle the love this National Cupcake Day and register for the National Cupcake Day Decorating Contest presented by Robin Hood® and Milk-Bone® today!

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Sweet news from the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society: National Cupcake Day goes virtual

The annual fundraiser for animals in need will take on a new format during COVID

Stouffville, ON (Jan. 18, 2021) – Cupcakes aren’t cancelled, but National Cupcake Day will look different this year, as the nation-wide fundraiser goes virtual in support of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, as well as participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada.

To keep people safe during COVID-19, the Ontario SPCA is asking Canadians to raise funds for animals in need in their community by baking a difference at home with the National Cupcake Day Decorating Contest, presented by Milk-Bone® and Robin Hood®.

“National Cupcake Day is the sweetest day of the year, and we need your help to support vulnerable animals across Canada,” says Daryl Vaillancourt, Chief, Humane Programs & Community Outreach, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “We’re challenging you to a bake off, so pre-heat those ovens and get ready to show off your cupcake decorating talents.”

The cupcake with the most votes in each of the four categories wins, so ask your family and friends to visit the National Cupcake Day website before Feb. 22 to vote for your creation and make a donation to your online personal fundraising page.

The Ontario SPCA and participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups are charitable organizations that rely on the generosity of donors to change the lives of vulnerable animals. By taking part in National Cupcake Day and raising funds for the participating animal organization of your choice, you are providing urgently needed care and shelter for homeless animals.

To take part in National Cupcake Day, visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to register, fundraise and submit a photo of your cupcake creation for a chance to win some great prizes.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Media Relations

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

905-898-7122 x 375

media@ontariospca.ca

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity, established in 1873. The Society and its network of communities facilitate and provide for province-wide leadership on matters relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal well-being. Offering a variety of mission-based programs, including community-based sheltering, animal wellness services, provincial animal transfers, shelter health & wellness, high-volume spay/neuter services, animal rescue, animal advocacy, Indigenous partnership programs and humane education, the Ontario SPCA is Ontario’s animal charity.

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