November 2015 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters, volunteers and our hard working dedicated staff for the difference you make in animal welfare every day!  You help so many animals get the second chance they deserve.  - Carol Link, Animal Centre Manager

"Kokette" Needs your Help

Meet sweet little "Kokette". This 4-year-old girl came in to the Ontario SPCA SD&G Animal Centre scared and timid. Staff noticed that Kokette had a bit of a limp and wanted to further assess the extent of her injury.

Upon a veterinary examination, it was determined that Kokette required surgery on her knees. She had sustained significant damage to them as a pup. One knee is off to the side and the other one keeps popping in and out, creating a lot of pain for this little girl.

Kokette went for surgery on her first knee, and after six weeks of rest, will undergo surgery for the second knee. The surgeries combined, along will the cost of recovery, will cost approximately $2,000! 

Please donate towards the care of Kokette and other animals like her.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Long Distance Love

Sweet "Benny" came to the Ontario SPCA SD&G Animal Centre when his family was no longer able to care for them. It was a sad decision for his family but we knew we could find him a loving home. And that he found.

His new family drove four hours to come meet him after falling in love with him on the Meet Your Match website. The meet and greet was a success!  Benny found his second chance and is settling nicely his new home.

The Perfect Picture

Beth Alexander knows the importance of getting the animals adopted into a loving home. Which is why, when it comes to showcasing our wonderful animals, Beth makes sure she gets the perfect picture.  

Beth volunteers with the Ontario SPCA SD&G Animal Centre by lending her photography skills and capturing the dogs up for adoption in the perfect light. Check out some of her great dog photos while you’re viewing the animals available for adoption.

Thank you Beth and all our volunteers for your dedication and support.