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January 2017
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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.
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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.
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Foster farm adopts senior steed
We love happy endings! We had a horse
named Cody come into our care through an investigation. The 25-year-old Paint
gelding was emaciated and in very poor condition. As a senior equine, Cody was
in need of some special care and TLC. His teeth are getting a bit worn out,
making it difficult for him to chew his hay properly. Cody also has some
mobility challenges. He has a condition called stringhalt that causes the
stifle in his leg to lock up from time to time. Despite these issues, with
proper care Cody is “pasture sound” and comfortable and is suitable as a
companion horse.
We are happy to report that with quality
food, extra attention and excellent veterinary care, including dental work, Cody
gained over 200 pounds. He now looks and feels fabulous. He’s quite a
character, with an engaging personality and zest for life, despite everything
he has been through.
His foster barn family fell in love with
him and decided that Cody will stay with them for the rest of his days. Cody
will now enjoy his golden years while receiving the special care and attention he
needs and deserves. This is truly an exciting chapter for Cody and we are
forever grateful to all who contributed their time, attention and love to make
this happen.
Congratulations to Cody and his new
family!
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Community rallies behind
Cee Cee
When we first met Cee Cee, the
three-year-old cat was in severe pain. She was found badly injured in
Huntsville by a
concerned citizen who brought her to the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre. We
immediately rushed her to a local veterinary clinic where radiographs revealed
she had a badly fractured leg. Due to the severity of her injuries, the
decision was made to amputate her leg.
The cost of her care and rehabilitation
was expensive and was expected to reach $2,000. We reached out to our community
for help and, as always, we were not disappointed. A very generous donor came
forward and covered the cost of Cee Cee’s care!
We are thrilled to report that not only
was Cee Cee’s surgery and recovery a huge success, but she was also adopted just
in time for Christmas.
Rescuing animals is at the heart of what
we do. Without your support, new beginnings for animals like Cee Cee would not
be possible. Together we save lives!
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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!
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Find your pocket pal at the upcoming 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?
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Holiday open house
raises close to $1,000
The
Muskoka Animal Centre held its annual holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 10
and it was a fun afternoon! We held a bake sale, photos with the Grinch and had
pet gift baskets for sale. The event raised close to $1,000 for our animals at
the centre! We enjoyed visiting with members of our community, friends, donors
and volunteers. It was a great day and we look forward to our 2017 event.
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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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