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.  

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Get Hyped for the Walk

The Friends For Life! Walk™ presented by Pedigree® is taking place on Sunday, September 25th at the Napanee Conservation Park! You will get the chance to meet some special animals, including our three “spokes goats.” Mama Goat was a removal by our investigations team and she had her kids, Millie and Kevin, in the care of the Ontario SPCA. They will be on site at our event to greet everyone at registration.

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!

Cool donor gift beats the heat

Our dogs are beating the heat this summer thanks to a couple of amazing donors who purchased a Canadian-made Shade Sail for our play yard to keep our dogs cool in the hot summer months. With some hard work and volunteer power, the posts and shade have been installed. If you haven’t been to the centre lately, stop by and check out our new Shade Sail!