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June 2016
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Join Us! No Excuses. No Hot Pets.
The summer weather is upon us and our emergency dispatch team has been receiving calls every day about animals being left unattended in hot cars.
There is no excuse for leaving a pet unattended in a vehicle and this summer we need your help to share this important message and save lives.
Be a No Hot Pets ambassador this summer. Join thousands of Canadians who have already taken the No Hot Pets pledge online and receive your free car decal.
Be sure to spread the message on social media about the dangers of leaving your pet in your vehicle using the hashtag #nohotpets.
Visit Nohotpets.ca to learn more and take the pledge.
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Join our Furry Friends at the Friends for Life! Walk™
Tails are wagging in support of the Friends for Life! Walk™ presented by Pedigree®. Join us on Sunday, September 25th at The Wye Marsh and raise funds for animals that may have been abused, abandoned, neglected or no longer wanted and give them a second chance to find their fur-ever home! Register today at friendsforlifewalk.ca!
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Be Cool: Summertime Pet Safety
Summer is a really fun time for our pets, but do you know what you need to avoid and what you need to do to keep your pets safe? How can you tell if your pet is overheating? Do they have adequate supplies?
Check out the Ontario SPCA blog for great tips on summertime pet safety and enjoy a great summer with the entire family!
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High Number of Rabies Cases Reported
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reported earlier this June, 76 cases of confirmed raccoon strain and fox strains in parts of southwestern Ontario. Along with having your pet vaccinated by your veterinarian, there are ways to keep your family and pets safe.
Check out a recent blog post with tips from the ministry’s website for tips and information on rabies.
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“Baron” Meets his Match
It’s hard not to fall in love with ALL the animals up for adoption and finding that perfect match can be a little overwhelming. At the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre, we can match potential families with the perfect pets thanks to the Meet Your Match® program.
Meet Your Match helps thousands of animals like our handsome “Baron” pictured above, find their forever homes. Take the survey today and take the first step to finding your next best friend. |
Eighteen Years Dedicated
Volunteer Mr. Straney started out with the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre by donating his time every afternoon to walk the dogs in our care. Eighteen years later, we can still count on him every day, rain or shine, to walk the dogs and put a smile on our faces. Mr. Straney has a remarkable bond with the dogs and takes each one of their pictures so he can remember them after they have been adopted. He also comes to all our events to support the animals and help them find their forever home.
Thank you Mr. Straney for everything you do. We really appreciate your hard work! |
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Empties Fill Bellies
Did you know the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre hosts a bottle drive year long? We welcome your empty beer, wine and alcohol bottles or cans 365 days a year. The bottle drive is one our biggest fundraisers with all proceeds supporting the animal centre. After a long weekend or celebration, swing by our facility located at 15979 Highway 12 East to donate your empties.
We are also looking for volunteers to help sort and do bottle runs. If you are interested in helping out, please submit an application or contact 705-534-4459 for more information.
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Paws &
Give: An Alternative Gift for Teachers
Need a purrfect and unique thank
you gift for your child’s teacher? Look no further than Paws & Give.
Choose a symbolic gift that
matches with their favorite pet, or a gift of greatest need.
Then simply download and print
your certificate or send an eCard.
Your gift will change an
animal’s life, save you time and make a teacher smile!
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