July 2016

Tragedy strikes: Shocking true story of a dog left in hot car

Inspector Scott Sylvia relays a tragic story of a situation when he responded to a dog left in a car. Watch this video to learn what happens when everything that could go wrong in a situation, does for this owner. The consequences? Heartbreaking.

There’s no better lesson to share about the importance of not leaving a pet unattended in a car. Visit nohotpets.ca, take the pledge and share this urgent message using #nohotpets.  

Follow us Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on all the latest contests, tips and more.

Get Hyped for the Walk

The Friends For Life! Walk™ presented by Pedigree® is taking place on Sunday, September 25 at the Pembroke Marina.  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep current on the latest giveaways, flash contests and everything you need to get you and your pup ready for the Walk!  Whether it’s our paw-stomping Walk playlist or a list of the best dog friendly parks in Ontario, we have it all!  Use #FFLWalk to tag your photos, we love seeing how you and your furry friends train for the Walk!  

Have you qualified for our July Early Bird Draw? Register for the Walk & raise $75 online before July 25th and you'll be entered to win 1 of 3 Bowzer Boxes!

Know the Signs of Heatstroke

An afternoon in the garden, or day on the trails, even the most responsible pet owners might be at risk of their pet having heatstroke. Increased heart rate, excessive panting or drooling and listlessness are some of the signs that your pet might be in danger.  

Keep your pets safe by learning the signs and what to do if your pet suffers from heatstroke.

Road Tripping with Your Pets

Summer means road trips to the cottage, sunny days at the beach, and visiting friends and family! If you have a pet with you, you need to know how to be prepared for a road trip so you keep them safe at all times.

Find out some great tips and tricks for a great road trip with your pets by reading the Ontario SPCA’s blog ROAD TRIP! Taking pets for trips!

Animal Transfer Program Set to Help 60 Cats Find New Homes

The Ontario SPCA, in partnership with Beat the Heat Kenora and the Welland & District SPCA, is excited to take part in another great transfer initiative that will see 60 cats getting a second chance at finding their forever home.

As part of the Ontario SPCA’s Animal Transfer Program, the cats, which are coming from the Kenora and Thunder Bay areas, will be transported to central Ontario where they will be examined and prepared to be adopted out into new homes by the Welland & District SPCA with support from the Ontario SPCA.

Cats need more than nine lives, they need a second chance and this is Mission Possible via collaboration and dedication to Animal Welfare! 

Partnership Forged with Municipality 

The Ontario SPCA would like to congratulate the Township of Laurentian Valley for taking an active role in its community animal management program. We are pleased be able to provide the pound services for the municipality.

The Ontario SPCA uses a science-based adoption program called Meet Your Match® that is designed to help increase adoptions and reduce animal returns. Before the animal is adopted from the Ontario SPCA, the animal receives a health check, vaccinations, is spayed or neutered and microchipped. In addition, once they are adopted they receive a gift of six weeks of pet insurance.

We are excited to be able to offer this service to the Township of Laurentian Valley to help find homes for animals in need.