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February 2017
Sweet things are coming
your way! Have you registered yet for National Cupcake Day™ for SPCA’s and Humane Societies? It's easy and it helps save lives! Visit nationalcupcakeday.ca to
register, bake and donate. Register for
Cupcake Day
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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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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
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Brothers find a home together
Hooray for Freddie and Hannibal! They found a
wonderful new home and are staying together!
Freddie and Hannibal came to us as kittens and
went into the Foster to Adopt Program where they instantly became part of their
new family. We love when siblings get adopted together! There’s nothing quite
like it to warm your heart on a cold winter day.
Have fun in your new home, boys!
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Volunteers wanted for special events
Can you spare some time to help animals in
need? Our animal centre depends on volunteers and we’re currently looking for
people to assist us in the months ahead. If you’re interested in volunteering
at our events, we would be happy to meet with you!
We are seeking individuals to promote and help
at our events like Tag Days, Golf Tournament, Mad Hatter Tea, Spay-Ghetti
Dinner and other critical fundraising events.
To learn more about volunteering, visit our
website and fill out the volunteer application.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Chihuahua with broken leg needs your help
At only seven months old, Bella has been through so much. This brave
little Chihuahua came into our care with a badly broken leg and was referred to
an emergency clinic. X-rays revealed she had two broken bones in her front leg
that required surgery to correct. Metal plates and screws were needed to repair
the damage to her tiny leg.
Bella looked bright and alert after her surgery, but unfortunately suffered a
seizure during the night. Thankfully, she was in good hands at the emergency
clinic and was treated immediately.
Bella is now recuperating, but her road to recovery has been costly, which is
why we need your help.
Please make a special gift today to help Bella, and
animals like her, get the life-saving care they require.
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