October 2016

New Shelter Health Pro website launched

The Ontario SPCA has launched a new online tool, shelterhealthpro.com, to equip animal shelter staff, volunteers and veterinary care providers with resources to make animals more comfortable in a humane and healthy environment.

While designed specifically for animal shelter staff, volunteers and veterinary care providers, the information available on the new Shelter Health Pro website is applicable to anyone responsible for housing a large group of animals. This includes breeders, kennel operators and event organizers, such as those hosting dog shows and pet expos.

The goal of the website is to save lives with the most current best practices for improving animal health and welfare through effective management strategies, protocols and resources for infection and disease prevention and control.

Download the new Ontario SCPA smartphone app

Have you downloaded the new Ontario SPCA smartphone app? It’s a fast, simple and easy-to-use tool to find animals available for adoption. By tapping the “adopt” icon, you can view animals up for adoption throughout the province. You can also request push notifications to find out when new animals go up for adoption.

This FREE app has so many great features that you’ll want to take advantage of – even if you’re not currently looking to adopt. With the app, users can: 

• View animals available for adoption
• Get push notifications about animals up for adoption and upcoming events
• Donate to the Ontario SPCA
• Report cruelty
• Explore volunteer opportunities
• Register for events
• Contact the Ontario SPCA, including GPS directions
• Find related local businesses
• And much more . . . !

It's FREE to download in the App store on both Apple and Android. Search "Ontario SPCA" and look for our crest.

Supporters lace up for Friends for Life! Walk™  

Thanks to all who supported our annual Friends for Life! Walk held on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Annie Williams Memorial Park in Bracebridge. We had about 35 participants, gorgeous weather, a nice walk and a fantastic barbecue lunch courtesy of the Bracebridge Lions Club!

Adopt an animal this holiday season

It won’t be long until the holidays are here and the Ontario SPCA is gearing up to find homes for as many animals as possible during “iAdopt for the Holidays”. From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, SPCAs, Humane Societies, rescue groups and Animal Welfare groups across Canada will be encouraging people to choose pet adoption as their first option when bringing home a new family member. The Ontario SPCA will also be rolling out some exciting new initiatives, contests and special promotions throughout iAdopt for the Holidays, so stay tuned for details!

Local store’s support gets tails wagging

A big thank you to Martin and Marilyn Weber of Dog-On-it in Port Carling! They raised $645 for the animals at the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre through the sale of grab bags for pooches and their people.

If you haven’t visited the store located at 124-A Medora Street in Port Carling, make sure you stop by. You won’t be disappointed!

Can you give a horse a home?

Renegade is an approximately 12-year-old Quarter horse-type grade mare who is now looking for that special place to call home! She stands 14.2h and is a solid bay.

Renegade has lovely ground manners and is very social with people. She enjoys being groomed and fussed over. She lunges, crossties and trailers well. She gets along well in a mixed herd and is an easy keeper.

Renegade is a now working nicely under saddle and is a very willing and sensible partner.

Renegade is a super mare who should make an excellent pleasure/trail partner for an intermediate or above rider.