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April 2016
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Meet Your Match® and Give Someone Special a Home this Spring
Looking for a new companion? April is the perfect time of year to Meet Your Match® as we celebrate iAdopt for Spring and share the love with a special adult cat adoption fee of $99. Whether you are looking for a cuddling partner or an adventure buddy, the Ontario SPCA animal centres have many cats with different personalities waiting to meet you!
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Learn to Spot the Signs of Dog Fighting
Dog fighting is a serious concern and it’s happening right here in our communities. Help stop this terrible act of cruelty by learning to spot the signs of a dog fighting operation.
- A number of dogs heavily chained appearing not to be socialized
- Dogs with scars on their faces, front legs, hind end or thighs
- Dog fighting training equipment such as treadmills used to build dogs’ endurance, “break sticks” used to pry apart the jaws of dogs locked in battle, tires or “springpoles” (usually a large spring with rope attached to either end) hanging from tree limbs, or unusual foot traffic coming and going from a location at odd hours
Watch CTV’s Dog fighting Video for additional information. (Warning: Contains graphic images)
If you happen to noticed any of these signs, call your local police unit or the Ontario SPCA Animal Cruelty Hotline at 310-SPCA (7722) immediately. Learn more about dog fighting and how you can help stop this animal abuse by vising EndDogFighting.ca.
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What you Need to Know before Adopting a Cat
Having a pet is a big responsibility and a long term commitment. There are many things to consider for the well being of your new cat. Things like, finding the right veterinarian, knowing how to read your cat’s communication cues, and what supplies are needed.
Find out what you need to know before adopting a cat and beginning your journey.
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Introducing Dogs to Each Other
Socializing your dog can be a great and rewarding experience for both you and your pet. Whether it's making friends at the dog park, or acquainting a new pet with an existing pet, companionship is a wonderful thing. However, not all dogs are accepting of new furry companions and you want to ensure that they are off to the best start possible.
Check out our blog and watch this video for great tips on how to best introduce your dog to other dogs.
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Happy Birthday to Audrey and Mia
In lieu of birthday gifts, Audrey (pictured left) and Mia asked their birthday party guests to bring donations to benefit the Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre! We are very grateful for these two young supporters for providing some of the necessary supplies on our wish list.
Thank you to Audrey, Mia and to all of their friends for their generosity and for helping animals in need! |
Your Empties can Help Animals in Need
Despite a cool spring so far, we can look forward to sunny weekends with BBQ’s and friendly functions all summer. Collect those empty beer, wine and alcohol bottles and drop them off at the Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre to help raise funds for our facility. Not limited to the summer time, we are happy to receive your empty bottles 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Contact us us at (519) 440-0250 to become a bottle-drive volunteer and to learn more about how you can help! |
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National Volunteer Week
April 10-16, 2016 was National Volunteer Week, a week to honour and thank over 12.7 million volunteers in Ontario and across Canada for the time and energy they contribute to causes that benefit our communities.
Since 1873, Ontario SPCA volunteers have been the roots of respecting and protecting animals. Volunteers work tirelessly every day to help support our organization one hour, one service and one activity at a time. Without their dedication we would not be able to grow with the changing demands and needs facing our communities every year.
Their commitment to Animal Welfare makes the mission possible. Thank you volunteers!
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German Student Finds Rewards in Volunteering
17-year-old Lea Segieth from Gummersbach, Germany, completed a three-week internship under the helpful guidance of the Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre’s volunteer photographer, Alison Caldwell.
Lea joined Alison each week, volunteering with our animals and practicing her photography skills to begin her own pet portfolio. We really enjoyed getting to know Lea during her time with us. The animals loved her, and she was able to capture some excellent images that were used in helping promote the animals available for adoption.
We wish Lea all the best in her future endeavors!
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48 East St., Goderich, ON N7A 1N3
Charitable Business #88969-1044-RR0002
Phone: (519) 440-0250
Fax: (519) 440-0449
Email: huroncounty@ospca.on.ca
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