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February 2017

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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! 

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Cupcake Day kickoff was a sweet success

On Saturday, Jan. 28 the Creative Cook in Bracebridge hosted our National Cupcake Day™ for SPCA’s and Humane Societies kickoff. Held during the Fire and Ice Festival in Bracebridge, it was a great day for all.

Not only were there many fun and fantastic outdoor activities for families and friends to enjoy, but there was also a National Cupcake Day introduction! Cupcake decorating and information on National Cupcake Day participation was organized by Beth at the Creative Cook and we truly appreciate her support. Also, big thanks to volunteer Karen Hyatt for assisting with the event!

There’s still time left to organize your very own National Cupcake Day™ party and “bake” a difference in the lives of animals in need.

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

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Renegade is looking
for greener pastures

Renegade is looking for that special place to call home. This Quarter Horse-type grade mare is about 12 years old and stands 14.2 hands. She gets along well in a mixed herd and is an easy keeper. Since she is a rescue, no prior history is available. Renegade has lovely ground manners and is very social with people. She enjoys being groomed and fussed over. She lunges, cross ties and trailers well.

Renegade is a now working nicely under saddle and is a very willing and sensible partner. She stands well for mounting and will do a good whoa, walk, jog and backup. She is also doing well navigating some trail obstacles and hacks out well. Renegade is still green at the lope/canter and needs more work on her transitions and pace. We started her Western but have transitioned her to English at this time.

Renegade is a super mare who should make an excellent pleasure/trail partner for an intermediate or above rider.

Please contact 705-645-6225 for more information.

Snuggles found her
forever family

Snuggles is thrilled to report that at long last she has chosen a new family to call her own! This nine-year-old Rottweiler cross was surrendered to the Muskoka Animal Centre as her owner could no longer care for her.

Snuggles had some skin issues on arrival and, following a thorough examination by a veterinarian, she was prescribed antibiotics, medicated baths and a hypoallergenic diet.

We are happy to report that with the right medical and nutritional care, her skin has cleared up. We are so pleased to see this special canine on her way home and look forward to many updates and, hopefully, some in-person visits, too!

Happy trails and tales for Snuggles and her new family!

 

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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.

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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.

Hundreds of rats find homes at PetSmart® adopt-a-thon

Remember the large number of rats we took into our care in late December when nearly 600 were removed from an apartment in North Bay and transferred to Ontario SPCA animal centres and humane societies across the province?

To help us find loving homes for our little friends, PetSmart® hosted a rat adopt-a-thon, sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, at a number of stores across the province from Jan. 21 to Feb. 12. We’re thrilled to report that over 350 of these pocket-sized pets were adopted!

That’s a lot of happy rats in loving new homes!

Looking for a smart, low-maintenance pet? Consider adopting a rat! Visit our blog to learn more about why rats make great pets, as well as tips on caring for your pet rat.

 

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