January 2017 What a successful 2016 we've had thanks to the support and kindness of our Leeds & Grenville community! During our iAdopt for the Holidays adoption event we exceeded our previous year’s adoption numbers, with 116 animals adopted since Nov. 1. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our animals.
Bake a difference during National Cupcake Day™ Preheat those ovens! National Cupcake Day™ is coming up on Feb. 27 and you’re invited to help “bake” a difference for animals in need. Now in its fifth year, National Cupcake Day™ is presented in partnership by the Ontario SPCA and BC SPCA and is a collaborative event to support local SPCAs and Humane Societies across the country. To participate, register to host a National Cupcake Day™ party and invite co-workers, friends and family. Guests donate to the participating animal welfare charity of the host’s choice in exchange for a cupcake, raising critically-needed funds for animals that are abused, abandoned, neglected or no longer wanted. Cupcake Day parties can be held anywhere, and on any date in January or February. Visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to register, bake and donate.
Take extra precautions during cold weather If it’s too cold for you to go outside, it’s too cold for your pet! Every year, the Ontario SPCA investigates thousands of complaints about animals left unprotected from winter weather. Exposure to harsh conditions can cause serious illness or death to animals, particularly during periods of freezing rain and rapid temperature fluctuations. Keeping pets safe and healthy during the winter months doesn’t end with keeping them warm. There are other hazards to be aware of, including salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice on roads and sidewalks. They can burn your pet’s sensitive paws and can cause illness if ingested. Before your pet heads out into the great outdoors this winter, here’s what you need to know.
From abandoned stray to cherished pet We’re pleased to report that Monty found a home and spent the holidays with his new family! Monty is an approximately eight-year-old Great Dane cross. He came to our centre as a severely neglected stray that had been abandoned on someone’s property. His nails were very overgrown, he was underweight, with bones protruding and he had large, visible lumps on his back. We also discovered Monty has a heart condition. Despite his age and health challenges, Monty is very playful. He is a true gentle giant, but he is also full of energy and loves to jump around. He’ll bow his head and let out a deep, friendly howl to get your attention. He sits up tall and gracefully gives both paws for treats. It didn’t take long for someone to fall in love with Monty! We wish Monty and his new family all the best together.	Get involved! Become a volunteer Volunteers help keep things running and we can’t thank them enough for the time they devote to our animals. Amy started volunteering at the centre last year and manages to find time in her busy schedule to help make a difference in the lives of our animals. Between going to school to get her nursing degree and working two part-time jobs, she still finds time to come and help look after the cats and kittens. Thank you, Amy, for your commitment!  If you’d like to be involved in our animal centre, visit our website for volunteer opportunities
Over 5,300 animals find homes during iAdopt for the Holidays iAdopt for the Holidays is over for another year and over 5,300 animals found loving homes through participating SPCAs, Humane Societies and rescue groups across Canada, including over 1,600 animals adopted through Ontario SPCA animal centres during the two-month adoption campaign. iAdopt for the Holidays, supported by Royal Canin, took place from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 at participating SPCAs, Humane Societies and rescue groups nation wide. The goal of this annual event is to get as many animals as possible placed into loving homes during the holiday season. We are so pleased to say the campaign was a great success! A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s campaign. You helped change the lives of animals in need this holiday season!	Couple drives from Nova Scotia to adopt Toby is a four-month-old Coonhound-cross that was surrendered to the Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre due to some unforeseen circumstances with his previous family. Being the friendly little pup he is, Toby stayed with us in the animal center for only two weeks. In that short amount of time we became very fond of Toby and loved having him around to brighten everyone’s day. Toby’s adoption story is pretty unique. A wonderful couple first noticed Toby on our website and from that moment on they decided he was going to be part of their family. On Nov. 30 the couple travelled all the way from Halifax, N.S., not for a vacation or to visit family, but to come meet our sweet boy. From the moment they met it was love at first sight. It was a long drive, but worth it! We wish Toby and his new family a very happy future together!
Find your pocket pal at the rat adopt-a-thon Looking for a small, low-maintenance pet? Have you considered a rat? Ontario SPCA animal centres across the province recently welcomed a large number of these pocket-sized pets after close to 600 rats were removed from an apartment in North Bay. To help find homes for our little friends, PetSmart will be hosting a rat adopt-a-thon from Jan. 21 to Feb. 12 at a number of stores across the province. Rats will be available for adoption for only $5 each at participating PetSmart locations in Sudbury, Barrie, Newmarket, Vaughan, East Brampton, Scarborough, Pickering, Whitby, Peterborough, Cornwall, Belleville, Kingston and North Bay, Richmond Hill and Toronto. The rats are patiently waiting to find a loving home. Could it be yours?	Tell us your favourite pet brands We want to hear from you! Take our survey about your pets, pet suppliers and favourite pet-related brands and you’ll be entered to win a $100 prepaid Mastercard®! Knowing which companies you know and trust guides us as we work to develop new partnerships that will be of value to supporters like you, while also helping the animals in our care.

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