May 2016  Spring has arrived and along with it baby wildlife. Babies can often be interpreted as "orphaned", which is rarely the case. Please visit ontariospca.ca/factsheets for information on wildlife. If you believe there is wildlife in need of human intervention, please visit ontariowildliferescue.ca.
Friends for Life! Walk™ - Registration Now Open! Join us for the Friends for Life! Walk on Sunday, September 25th at Sunnidale Park, as Ontario SPA’s and Affiliates across the province raise funds for animal welfare!   Register today at friendsforlifewalk.ca and help us change animals’ lives, one step at a time!
Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™ The Ontario SPCA, the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), and participating SPCAs and Humane Societies in Ontario, encourage pet owners that if you've 'Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™'.  It`s important to establish a relationship with a veterinarian. Just one check-up a year can help protect against a variety of potentially life-threatening diseases, detect health problems sooner, and avoid unexpected costs. Know an outstanding vet? Submit a nomination for the 2016 ‘Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™ Award’ and encourage friends and family to vote for the winner.  Contest is open until May 23rd, 2016.
Please Help “Leo” Recover  “Leo”, a sweet 17-month-old Yorkshire Terrier, is still in recovery after being surrendered to the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre. He was in pain and very lethargic, and a veterinary exam revealed he needed emergency surgery for an object lodged in his intestinal tract. While the surgery was a success, the recovery process is taking some time. His medical bills are mounting, and we ask for the public’s help to get him fully rehabilitated and into a new home. Please visit Leo’s page to contribute to his recovery!
Cottage Safety Its cottage time and we couldn’t me more excited!  There’s nothing better than finishing off the week by loading up the pets and heading out for a weekend in nature. In preparation for cottage season, we have some pet safety reminders to help make your Spring/Summer season a great one for everyone. Read 6 Tips to Follow When Bringing your Pet to the Cottage before heading to the great outdoors!	The Truth About Ticks Tick season has arrived and we ask Dave Wilson, Director of Shelter Health & Wellness for the Ontario SPCA and retired vet, what we need to know to help keep our pets safe. Ticks are members of the spider family, and their bites can cause serious illness such as Tick Paralysis or even Lyme disease.  It’s important to learn tick prevention and treatment.   Read our two part series “PET HEALTH CORNER: The Truth about Ticks” and watch our You Tube Video “How to Remove a Tick” for more information.
No Excuses...No Hot Pets “I left the window down for him” “I wasn’t going to be gone long” We’ve heard it all! As you may know, the issue of owners leaving their pets in their vehicles during the hot summer months, putting animals’ safety at risk and even causing death, is an ongoing problem across Ontario. There is no excuse for leaving a pet unattended in a vehicle and this summer we need your help to share this important message. Join us on May 24th by visiting nohotpets.ca for the official launch of our 2016 No Hot Pets campaign!	Stray Pug Required Extra TLC We had a stray Pug who arrived at the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre in terrible condition. Not only had she lost all her fur, but she was also covered in crusty bumps and scabs. Testing confirmed she suffered from mange, a common but painful skin condition in neglected or stray pets. “Jayleen” required frequent medical baths, heartworm and flea medication, as well as antibiotics. We were relived when her attending veterinarian offered to foster her until she healed. Please contact us to learn more about Jayleen and how you can donate to help with her care.

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