April 2016
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!    Maybe a canine companion is more your cup of tea? There are plenty of dogs looking for their forever home. Check out who is waiting to join you for long walks on the beach!
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.
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.	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.
Happy Update on “Fiona”  We are thrilled to share a great update from one of our former Ontario SPCA Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre dogs, the adorable “Fiona”. She was adopted by a local family and is slowly regaining her confidence and trust with people thanks to their love and patience. She has a new feline friend named “Oreo”, and enjoys walking on the trails. Her new owner writes, “She is a real snuggle bug. We are so glad we were able to adopt Fiona, it was meant to be!”	March Break Camp Brings Grins and Giggles It was a week full of laughs and fun for kids and critters alike at our March Break Camp 2016 here at the Ontario SPCA Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre! In addition to interacting with our wonderful pets, the kids were able to enjoy some fun reptilian friends from JnC Reptiles and Critters. It was great to see the kids learning about nature, and a big thank you to Jason and Corrina for sharing their cute critters with our group!
Sierra and “Chester” Bond Together 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.   We would like to thank all our volunteers for their endless dedication to the animals in our community. It's thanks to people like Sierra, who donates her time at some of our special events and fundraisers, that we are able to continue the life saving work we do. Sierra enjoys being a camp counsellor during our March Break Camp. This year, Sierra spotted little “Chester” during the camp session and she couldn’t get over his cute expressions and sweet personality.	Save the Date and Get Ready to Walk Help change animals’ lives one step at a time by joining the Ontario SPCA at the Friends For Life! Walk™ presented by Pedigree®.   Across the province, local Ontario SPCA animal centres and Affiliates will be hosting their walks on the weekend of September 24th & 25th, 2016. Join us with your four legged friend as we walk to help save abused, neglected and abandoned animals in Ontario.   Register for a walk in your community by visiting friendsforlifewalk.ca today!

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