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. 

Build a feral cat shelter

Brrrr. Winter is coming! Want to learn how to create a cat shelter for the feral cats in your area? Give us a call and we will provide you with step-by-step directions on how to keep your furry neighbourhood felines comfortable through the winter.

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.

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.

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.

They’re going fast, so order yours today!

Community rallies behind Maggie

Do you remember Maggie? She was the dog in our care who required surgery to remove a kidney stone the size of an egg! We’re pleased to report that she has been adopted and now lives with two furry brothers in a loving forever home. We wish Maggie all the best with her new family and would like to thank everyone in the community who came together to give this sweet dog a second chance.

Please make a special gift today to change the life of an animal like Maggie.

Generous supporters give dog yard a makeover  

Thanks to a donation by some of our dedicated supporters, William and Keri Stuart, we were able to upgrade our fencing and create separate play yards for our adoptable dogs and for those not quite ready to go home. Now four dogs can be outside enjoying the fresh air at the same time.