May 2016
The Huron County Animal Centre depends on the warmth, generosity and skills of our volunteers to help us in our lifesaving efforts. We are currently recruiting for volunteers to help us with our fun and exciting fundraising events this summer! Click here to learn more!
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Friends for Life! Walk™ - Registration Now Open!
Join us for the Friends for Life! Walk on the weekend of September 24th and 25th as Ontario SPA’s and Affiliates across the province raise funds for animal welfare!
Find a walk in your community and register today at friendsforlifewalk.ca and help us change animals’ lives, one step at a time!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Meet “Paula”
Are you looking for a sweet, quiet new family member? “Paula” is a shy, loving 4-year-old female cat who is looking for a wonderful new home. She is a purple “Secret Admirer” in the Meet Your Match® program. While the activity in the Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre is a bit too busy for Paula, she will thrive with some nap ‘n lap cuddle time in a tranquil home.
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Microchipping Clinic for Local Pet Owners
The first microchip clinic of the year was held on April 2nd at Clinton Veterinary Services, in partnership with the Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre. We were thrilled to see so many pet owners participate in this clinic who will now have peace of mind that their pet will be easily identified if ever lost.
Ensure your pet makes it home! Contact us to book your appointment for our June microchip clinic by contacting us at (519) 440-0250 or emailing huroncounty@ospca.on.ca. |
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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!
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Volunteer Appreciation Evening Enjoyed by All
Thank you to our Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre volunteers! We had a wonderful time during National Volunteer Week (April 10-16, 2016) celebrating all of our amazing volunteers. They help to care for the animals, raise much needed funds and increase awareness for Animal Welfare.
Thank you to our friends at Halcyon Candle Co. for helping us celebrate with a candle-making workshop and treating our volunteers to a candle of their choice!
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