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Happy Family Day from the Ontario SPCA
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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The sweetest day of the
year is almost here
National
Cupcake Day™ is just around the corner and we cannot wait to celebrate with
you! National Cupcake Day is a coordinated Canadian event to support local
shelters, SPCAs and humane societies. For more information on the event and how
you can participate, visit nationalcupcakeday.ca, register, and select PEAC as
your centre to make it the sweetest day of the year!
Not
a baker? No problem! You can also search for the “PEAC Staff & Volunteers” team to support, donate and keep track of our progress! Please be sure to join
us for PEAC’s National Cupcake Day Party at Newmarket Volvo, 301 Mulock Dr. in
Newmarket, on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. We’re looking forward to a
fun day with pet photography, music and, of course, lots of cupcakes. We hope
to see you there!
Thank you for your support.
We’re looking forward to
seeing all the delicious creations as we work together to "bake" a difference for
animals in need!
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Rats find forever homes at adopt-a-thon
The Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre worked in
partnership with PetSmart® retail stores to find loving homes for a large
number of rats that came into the care of the Ontario SPCA in late December.
The
support provided by PetSmart Whitby, PetSmart Pickering, PetSmart Scarborough and
PetSmart East York was fundamental in providing a second chance for these
friendly, social rats!
Adopters
found it challenging to resist adopting one – or two! We’re thrilled for all of
the rats who were adopted into loving homes during the rat adopt-a-thon, which
ran from Jan. 21 to Feb. 12. Over 350 rats found new homes across the province
during this special adoption event, which was sponsored by PetSmart Charities®.
Thank
you to everyone for your support!
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Camps
give young animal lovers an outlet to pursue their passion for pets
Give
the young animal lover in your life a hands-on animal learning experience at
one of three upcoming camps at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education &
Animal Centre.
Spaces
are still available for the March Break Camp, which runs from March 13-17 at
the animal centre in Stouffville, just outside Newmarket. The Unleashed March
Break Camp is offered for children nine to 12 years of age and will feature both
two and four-legged special guests, as well as crafts, games and hands-on
learning. Parents can register their child for the full week or on a per-day
basis.
For
children interested in a career with animals, the Provincial Education &
Animal Centre is offering a Future Vets Program on Saturdays from April 1-29.
Registration is now open for this five-week program designed for children ages
seven to nine and 10 to 12 years of age. This program will teach children more
about animals, including; cats, dogs, horses, wildlife and reptiles, through
interactive lessons and hands-on experience.
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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.
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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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