October 2016

Fall is a perfect time to introduce a pet into your home. Please stop by our centre or visit our adoption page to find your perfect match!

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.

Jim the cat finds his forever home

We love sharing adoption stories! After spending almost a month in a foster home, we’re pleased to report Jim has found his forever home. Now four months old, this playful kitten is growing up quickly and is fitting in well with Steven Hesse, who welcomed Jim into his home. We wish Jim all the best! 

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!

Getting pumped for pets

SD&G Highlanders brought smiles to our centre