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November 2015
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Rescued: 75 Dogs Given a Second Chance at Life
75 rescued dogs’ lives from a northern Ontario First Nation’s Community have been changed forever, and for the good.
The Ontario SPCA, along with support from Beat the Heat Kenora, the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society, the North Bay & District Humane Society and Cargo North Airlines were invited by Whitefish Bay First Nations Community to assist in the capture and transfer of 75 dogs and puppies.
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iAdopt for the Holidays Kicks off with Chance to Win Free Food for a Year
We're kicking off the 2015 iAdopt for the Holidays campaign with a contest you won't want to miss! You can win a year's supply of pet food from Royal Canin AND weekly prize packs. Visit iadopt.ca for details and to get in on the action!
And don't forget to visit your local Ontario SPCA Animal Centre from now until December 31st and change an animal’s life this holiday season.
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Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2015 - a day where charities, companies and individuals join together to make a difference. Since Giving Tuesday is about giving back to community, we want to say a big thank you to all our supporters for helping us through the years.
It is thanks to you that we have been able to provide animal protection, rehabilitation and care; advocacy and humane education for the past 142 years. Your help makes a difference for thousands of animals each year.
Whether you choose to assist through the donation of a financial gift, event sponsorship, giving an animal a second chance, or volunteering your time, your support makes our work possible. Thank you for choosing to support the Ontario SPCA!
Keep an eye out on our social media channels for a special thank you video.
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"Timbit’s" Rescue & Recovery
On a cold November afternoon little "Timbit" arrived at the shelter badly in need of our help. A concerned citizen noticed this little cat scrounging for food by the dumpster behind a local coffee shop. This poor kitten was emaciated, covered in fleas, cold and hungry.
After much needed care, Timbit is expected to make a full recovery. In spite of a rough beginning Timbit is very affectionate, social and loving. She will make a wonderful addition to any family and we feel she would enjoy children and other pets as well. Visit the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre to meet her. |
Cooking it up
This summer we thought we would try something new to raise some additional funds for shelter animals and promote safe cooking and recycling. So we ran a little project to see how many pieces old rusty dirty cast iron cookware we could get donated, refurbished and adopted into a new home.
We were able to raise close to $500 with this project and we had a lot of fun with it as well. Thanks to everyone who donated items, helped refurbish or purchased one of our masterpieces. We still have a couple of them available! |
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Meet the Bear & Velvet - New to Rocky & Friends
Bear is now a “Foster Father” to other cats in need of comfort. Velvet is now a therapy horse alongside her foal, Chantilly Lace.
Rocky & Friends plush toys are all based on real animals that found forever homes! A perfect purchase for the animal lover in your life. Each purchase includes a premium plush toy, adoption certificate and story card.
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Staying Warm and Safe in the Cold Months Ahead
It’s inevitable. We live in Canada which means cold winter months are in the forecast. Whether you are planning to hibernate or excited to pull out the toque and gloves and bring your pet out for some cold weather fun, safety should always come first.
Enjoy a nice winter season with some cold weather safety tips.
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Humane Education Curriculum Being Developed for Teachers
The Ontario SPCA is excited to announce the soon-to-be-launched Humane Education Program. The program has been designed with curriculum writers to utilize inquiry-led, play-based learning principles to support children in developing and maintaining positive relationships with pets.
Lesson plans and activities will engage students in learning age appropriate content, concepts and skills as they explore the relationships shared by people and their pets. Teachers are encouraged to sign-up for more information.
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Spread the Holiday Cheer
As you celebrate this holiday season don’t forget to drop off you returnable liquor, beer and wine bottles at the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre located at 1234 Muskoka Road in Bracebridge.
All donations to the “Bottle for Bones” program directly benefit the animals in our community.
Help spread the holiday cheer!
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