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. 

Trixi loses an eye, but gains a new family

Trixi came to the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre this past summer and has had quite a journey. When she arrived at the centre she was on medication for an eye ulcer, which vets hoped would heal. The medications did not work, so other treatments such as “graphing” were used. Unfortunately, those treatments were unsuccessful and Trixi required surgery to remove her eye. Her purr-fect adopters came to our centre within days of her being up for adoption and took her home.

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the best quality of life for each animal that comes into our care. Stories like Trixi’s demonstrate the care, dedication and obligation that the Ontario SPCA team commits to, day in and day out, and what supporters like you make possible!

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!

Volunteers make a difference

Our Volunteer of the Month for November is Tom. Always going above and beyond, Tom is a “Jack of all trades.” He volunteers to do a multitude of tasks around the centre – from small jobs to big ones – and is entrusted with essential roles and responsibilities. Tom has built strong relationships not only with staff and other volunteers, but also our partners.

We cannot thank Tom and all our volunteers enough for their hard work on behalf of the animals in our care. 

Golf tournament gives animals a second chance

The first annual Dave Culotta Memorial Golf tournament was recently held at the Nobleton Lakes Golf Club in honour of Dave Culotta, an animal lover and supporter of the Ontario SPCA. Dave’s brother Jamie Culotta and close friend Bryan McGahey worked diligently to put on this special event for family and friends to gather and remember Dave while also raising funds for the Ontario SPCA. It was a cool day, but the rain held off and everyone found warmth in each other’s company. They shared memories over dinner and enjoyed a silent auction and raffle.  

After the tournament, Bryan and Jamie presented a cheque to the Provincial Education & Animal Centre staff, which will help support the life-saving work we do each and every day. Jamie and Bryan are already making plans for a bigger and better event next year in support of the Ontario SPCA.

Thank you, Bryan and Jamie, for your support!