February 2017 Don’t miss the Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre’s Open House on Saturday, Feb. 18 in celebration of National Cupcake Day™ for SPCA’s and Humane Societies. Drop by the Midland & District Animal Centre between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Visit our events page to learn more!
Tips to make the most of your Family Day Tails are wagging at the mention of Family Day, which is coming up on Monday, Feb. 20. Family Day isn’t just for your two-legged family members though. Fluffy and Fido would also love to spend time with you. Whether you’re snuggling up in front of the TV, heading out for a walk, or spending the day away visiting family, Family Day is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with your two and four-legged family members. If you’re travelling with your pets, check out the fact sheet on Travelling Safely with Your Pet to help make the most of your trip. Looking for ideas on what you can do to keep busy and have a fun day this Family Day? We’ve got a few ideas that you and your pets are sure to love!
Time is running out to register for National Cupcake Day™ National Cupcake Day™ for SPCAs and Humane Societies is Feb. 27. If you haven't yet registered to host a Cupcake Day Party, there's still time to get involved and bake a difference in the lives of animals in need. We want your Cupcake Day experience to be a sweet one for you and your guests, which is why we asked celebrity chef Anna Olson to share a mouth-watering cupcake recipe that is sure to win over even the toughest critics. Visit our blog to see Anna Olson’s Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake recipe. Have friends with dogs? Another fun alternative or addition to a Cupcake Day Party is a Pupcake Party. Your event will go to the dogs – literally – when you offer Fido and his friends a canine-friendly cupcake. To help inspire you, we wanted to share this great “pupcake” recipe from Anna Olson. Definitely worth a try! 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, visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to 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. Visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to register, bake and donate
Do you know the signs of hypothermia? Winter is far from over and there are still many cold days ahead. If your pet enjoys being outside and thrives on fresh air and exercise, they could be at risk of hypothermia. Would you recognize the signs if your pet was suffering from hypothermia and would you know what to do? Prevention is half the battle when it comes to keeping your pets warm and safe. For some pets, their fur coats  can protect them to a certain extent outside, but only when there’s no breeze. If the breeze is enough to lift the fur, their vulnerable skin is exposed to the cold. This is why it’s critical to listen to weather reports to hear not only the temperature, but also the wind chill values. If your pet is outside, they need to have ready and accessible access to a proper shelter so they can get out of the wind when they need to. Visit our blog for more prevention tips and to learn more about the signs of hypothermia and how treat it.	Paul’s No Frills committed to helping animals in need We would like to thank Paul and Liz, along with all the staff at Paul’s No Frills. They have provided us with incredible support over the last few months. They love checking in on our animals and always bring along lots of produce for our small critters. Rats need treats, too! Recently, they ran a raffle for a tablet, and used all the proceeds to load our shelter up with kitty litter. Along with support they offer in the form of toys and food, staff members Rob and Kathy adopted Roxy, a beautiful Rottweiler mix. We are so lucky to have Paul and Liz and the Paul’s No Frills crew in our community! They have made such a positive difference in the lives of our animals. Visit our website to find out how you can help the Midland & District Animal Centre.
Share your thoughts on Ontario SPCA merchandise We want to hear from you! We’re going to be introducing some new Ontario SPCA merchandise and we want you to help us determine what makes the cut. We want to know what you’d be most interested in purchasing from a new online store available through our website. Our goal is to offer Ontario SPCA-branded merchandise that animal lovers like you need and want. Please take a minute of your time to answer our poll question to tell us about the type of products that you value as a pet owner.  Thank you for sharing your valuable opinion with us.	Support animal rescue and adoption with a visit to TSC Drop by your local TSC Store (The Incredible Country Hardware Store) starting on Feb. 24 to participate in the Paws & Hooves Program supporting the Ontario SPCA and our Affiliate Communities. For every $2 donation, you’ll receive a paper paw or hoof of your choosing to be displayed in the store showing your support. More than $228,000 has been raised to date through the Paws & Hooves program to help animals in your community and across Ontario. Please visit your local TSC Store to participate in the Paws & Hooves program and help make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
Volunteer goes the extra mile for our dogs A big thank you goes out to Logan Thompson, one of our  dedicated volunteers! Logan started volunteering with us last month and he has helped our centre so much during that time. He devotes his valuable after-school time to coming in to make sure our dogs get a good walk before we head home for the day. This allows us to have more time to talk to potential adopters and donors and to complete any of the other countless tasks that keep the animal centre running smoothly. We are very pleased to have Logan on the team. Thanks, Logan! Visit our website to learn more about volunteer opportunities.	Hunter found his forever home Not only did Hunter find himself with a great new family, but he also got a job! His adopters, Michael and Sharon, operate a fabulous natural retreat. They provide a huge slice of nature for visitors to enjoy activities year-round. Part of their undertaking involves clearing trees to forge new trails. Hunter helps out by pulling light equipment along in a sled.   Michael and Sharon tell us that Hunter adjusted to his new life wonderfully. He walks and runs around the large property and knows how to “respond” to his humans when they ask if there is anything he needs. He has separate routines for requesting a quick potty break, a grand outdoor adventure, or just more kibble. We are so happy to see Hunter thriving, and we know Michael and Sharon are ecstatic with their new companion.

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