November 2016

‘Tis the season to adopt

iAdopt for the Holidays is now in full swing, which means we’re asking you to consider giving a homeless animal a loving home.

Until Dec. 31, the Ontario SPCA, as well as SPCAs, Humane Societies and Animal Welfare groups across Canada are encouraging people to choose pet adoption as their first option when bringing home a new family member. Be sure to visit your local participating society to take part in iAdopt for the Holidays and change an animal’s life this holiday season. 

PLUS during the campaign period, all cats and kittens at Ontario SPCA animal centres are available for adoption for only $99 and you’ll receive a free box of Arm & Hammer® clumping cat litter while supplies last! 

Already have an adopted pet? Enter the iAdopt contest for a chance to WIN free pet food for a year from Royal Canin! Visit iadopt.ca for contest details.

Canada’s first Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre will assist dogs that require extra care and attention

The campaign to build the Ontario SPCA Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre is now underway! This one-of-a-kind facility will fill a critical gap in current services by addressing the special needs of dogs most difficult to adopt.

Take a few minutes to learn about this campaign in our Animals’ Voice Pawdcast. 

Meet Judy, the newest addition to the Rocky & Friends collection

This holiday season, we’re excited to introduce Judy as the newest plush in our Rocky & Friends collection. Like the other Friends, Judy is created in the image of a very real animal who got a second chance because of caring and kind people like you who support the Ontario SPCA.

At just three weeks old, Judy and her family were part of a very special journey. The Ontario SPCA was invited by a remote Northern community to assist in a stray dog transfer and rehoming operation.

At the Ontario SPCA, Judy and her six siblings were put in the loving care of a temporary foster home to be nurtured until they were old enough to be adopted. This black Shepherd-Labrador mix and her siblings were all adopted and are very happy in their new forever homes.

When you give this plush toy as a gift, you will be helping to rescue other dogs like Judy.

A special home for a cat with special needs

You may recall the story of Borden, a cat with special needs that waited patiently at the Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre all summer to find a family who could see past his physical limitations. Originally a stray, Borden has poor coordination and decreased muscle mass in both hind legs due to a neurological disorder. As a result, he relies primarily on his front limbs to get around. Borden needed owners with time and patience, and a safe environment that would limit his access to climbing and jumping. We are overjoyed to report that he not only found his forever home, but that many of his physical issues have improved since he was adopted!

We wish Borden good health and a lifetime of happiness in his new home!

Order your advent calendar for dogs 

Have you ordered your dog advent calendar yet? Advent calendars for dogs are the newest addition to Paws & Give™, the Ontario SPCA’s virtual giving catalogue. Include your dog in the holiday festivities with a special treat once a day all the way to Christmas.

Save during Cyber Monday

Still searching for the perfect gift for that animal lover on your holiday list? We’ve got you covered! Shop Paws & Give™, the Ontario SPCA’s virtual giving catalogue, from the comfort of your home and find the purr-fect gift for the animal lover on your holiday list.

Watch for our Paws & Give Cyber Monday special on Nov. 28 and save.

23 cats adopted in October

A record number of cats found new homes last month thanks to the support of our community and a new partnership between the Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre and Pet Valu in Listowel. Between our animal centre and Pet Valu, which welcomed our cats into its store, 23 cats now have forever homes. Thank you to everyone who welcomed a cat into their family!

We still have many cats in our care that are waiting patiently for a forever home. Could it be yours?