December 2015 

From all of us at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy and safe 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.

Hope for the Holiday Season

The Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre (PEAC) received a call from a local veterinary clinic about an adorable American Bulldog puppy with a broken leg that had been surrendered.  

Upon arriving at the shelter, staff quickly noticed the love and strength this sweet girl showed and she quickly earned her name “Hope”.  Hope is now in the care of a foster family and is on the mend.  Once her leg is healed and rehabilitated she will be available for adoption.Hope’s story is a remarkable display of the dedication and commitment by the staff, volunteers and supporters.  

From all of us at PEAC, we would like to thank all the adopters, donors and members of the community, who gave their unconditional support this year. Thanks to you, there’s HOPE this holiday season.

Affectionate Duo Find Their Happy Ending

“Winnie” and “Vester”, a bonded pair of cats were surrendered to the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education Centre back in February.  

It took five long months, but this pair never lost hope. The bond between Winnie and Vester was strong, and staff knew that they needed to give it their all to get this loving pair adopted together.

Finally on November 13th, Winnie and Vester found their forever home. Their new family had seen their video on social media and wanted to meet them right away. It was the perfect match and they now have a home to spend the rest of their lives in.

The Sweetest Day is Just Around the Corner

National Cupcake Day registration is now open! You can help make a difference in 2016 by joining us for National Cupcake Day™.  Register online to become a host and start collecting donations in support of the animals in need.  

Register and donate $50 by January 15th, 2016 and you will be entered to win a weekend get-away for two at Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, ON (valued at $690).

Visit nationalcupcakeday.ca for more information and to register today!

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.