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 the happiest dog in the world

ChaCha arrived at the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre in February 2016 through an investigation. At 10 years of age, she had lived her whole life in a breeding operation, never going outside and constantly producing puppies. When she arrived she was scruffy and unable to walk any distance because she was so obese. After being spayed, having bladder stones removed and gradually getting her out for walks, she began losing weight. Her sweet personality endeared her to everyone at the centre and Collège Boréal.

She caught the eye of her new “mom,” who fell in love with her and brought her home at the end of April on a foster-to-adopt basis until ChaCha had dental surgery. She was formally adopted in June. One of her neighbours calls her, “the happiest dog in the world!” She has brought joy to her owner and is cherished in her forever home.

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.

Buzzy Brown’s puts the fun in fundraiser

You’re invited to join us on Saturday, Nov. 26 at Buzzy Brown’s Brasserie for a night of fun, music and dancing in support of the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre. Entertainment will be provided by Naked Soul! Appetizers and light finger foods will be served throughout the evening. Doors open at 7 p.m., with entertainment beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. To purchase tickets, call 705-566-9582 or email sudbury@ospca.on.ca.