December 2015

We are in full swing getting ready for the holidays and want to thank the community for their continued support over the last year.  We are not able to do the great work of helping the animals without you. Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season. 

'Tis the Season of Giving

The year’s not over yet!  There’s still time in 2015 to help animals in need. Have you made your year-end donation? Gifts received before midnight or postmarked prior to December 31st, 2015 are eligible for a 2015 tax receipt. What better way to end the year by giving the gift of of a second chance?  Donate online today.

Prefer donating by phone? Our Donor Services team will be standing by from 9:00am - 4:30pm ET, Monday to Friday, to help you with your donations. They can be reached at 1-888-668-7722, ext 321.

Adopting a Pet for the Holidays

It’s the purrfect time to adopt during iAdopt for the Holidays. Until December 24th, we have lowered the adoption fee on all cats and kittens to $99 to help find as many felines forever homes before the holidays. The holidays are a great time to come together and add to your family. 

The Ontario SPCA does not encourage giving pets as a surprise gift and should only occur when the recipient has shown a sustained interest in owning one, and has the ability to care for the pet responsibly. The Ontario SPCA's adoption team is trained to place the animal in their forever home. The Meet Your Match® program, run through our animal centres, is also a crucial element of this discussion.

 

Holiday Safety Tips

The holiday season is a busy time for many us. Between shopping, decorating and having company over, pets can often feel just as overwhelmed as humans. It’s important to take precautions and keep them feeling safe and away from potential dangers like poinsettias which can be fatal if ingested.

There are many things you can do to make the holidays a happy and safe one for everyone.

Update on “Iris”

The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is beyond excited to announce we’ve exceeded our fundraising goal for “Iris” in less than 24 hours thanks to the community’s generous support.

Iris was dropped off as a stray at the Pembroke Animal Hospital with both of her eyes in really bad shape. Unfortunately, one of her eyes couldn’t be saved and had to be removed.

Iris has improved greatly, with her vision getting better daily. Her foster family fell in love with her and had to make her a permanent part of their home, we wish them all the best on their new journey together!

Christmas Pet Baskets

Our amazing Christmas pet baskets are now here and available for sale at the Animal Centre until December 23rd!  Filled with toys and treats, they are the perfect gift for your pet. 

Baskets are available for both cats and dogs, and priced at different levels to suit your needs. 

Delivery is available! Visit our Facebook page or call the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre at 613-588-4508 to order your basket today.

Part of the Community

We like to get out in the community with our four-legged friends to provide cheer and education around Animal Welfare.  

Some of our community education included stopping by the Pembroke Heritage Manor to grant a resident’s wish, setting up information booths at several retailers in the area, and a presentation to the students at Bishop Smith Catholic High School with our Humane Education dog “Taz”.  We also had the opportunity to visit employees at a local call centre to brighten their day with a little animal love.

If you would like the Ontario SPCA to visit your work or establishment for a special purpose, please email redden@ospca.on.ca or call the shelter at 613-588-4508.

Rescued Keira Has a Place to Call Home

In early November, the Ontario SPCA was part of a large rescue to capture and transfer 75 dogs from Whitefish Bay First Nations Community. (Read story.)  

“Keira” was one of the 75 dogs transferred into our care and has been adopted from the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education and Animal Centre by Leah H., an employee working in Spay/Neuter Services.

"When she came in for her spay procedure, I instantly fell in love with her, I just knew I had to adopter her," says Leah.

Leah already had one dog, an eight-year-old mixed street rescue dog named Bono. The two dogs have become fast friends, and love cuddling with each other. Keira is settling in nicely and she often gets to accompany her new mom to work.