February 2017 Mmm cupcakes. With National Cupcake Day™ for SPCA’s and Humane Societies right around the corner, we are seeking bakers and participants to help “bake” a difference in the lives of animals in need by taking part in this sweet fundraiser. For more information, please visit nationalcupcakeday.ca or contact the Sudbury & District Animal Centre at 705-566-9582.
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
Writing to make a change Recently, the students of Mme. Dubeau’s Grade 3 French Immersion class at R.L. Beattie Public School were presented with a challenge: what would you do to help others if you were given $100? The students were then given a writing assignment to describe which organization they would select to donate the funds to and what they would do with the money. The students came up with several organizations they felt passionately about and the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre was one of four organizations selected to help care for sick, neglected and abused animals. One student felt that $100 was not enough to distribute amongst the four organizations. As a result, Leila Barsanti decided to collect donations in lieu of gifts at her birthday party and raised over $300 to add to the initial donation. On behalf of the staff and animals here at the centre, we would like to send a special thank you to all of the students who wrote about the Ontario SPCA, and a huge thank you to Leila for her generosity and kindness. Your support will help provide our animals with much-needed care and assist in finding them loving forever homes.	After months of rehabilitation, Sasha found a new home Sasha, a four-year-old Shepherd mix, came into our care last September and was severely emaciated. She had significant hair loss and was covered in “elephant skin.” In a nutshell, Sasha was suffering from a skin allergy to a food and/or environmental allergen, which caused the thick layer of itchy skin to develop. After months of care and a number of trials to determine the allergens responsible for her reaction, Sasha’s skin cleared up, her hair grew back and she returned to a healthy weight. A rambunctious and affectionate pooch, Sasha brought much joy and happiness to everyone here. She was recently adopted by a retired couple from the Renfrew area who have many acres of land for Sasha to romp and play. We couldn’t be happier for her and wish her the best of success in her new forever home.
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.
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.	Injured German Shepherd on the mend Dogs love to play in the snow and our new friend Meesha, a two-year-old German Shepherd, is no exception.   On a recent snowy day, Meesha was chasing snow from a snow blower when she got her paw stuck in the turning auger of the machine, fracturing a number of bones in her foot. Unable to pay the costs of her veterinary bills, her owners surrendered her. Fortunately, we were able to get Meesha treated immediately by a local orthopedic surgeon who was able to save her leg and repair the fractures. Meesha has been undergoing a rigorous post-operative treatment plan, including limited mobility, as well as physiotherapy and stretching. We’re pleased to report that she is progressing very well. Once recovered, she will be available for adoption. As a result of your generous support, we are able to provide care to injured animals like Meesha. Please make a special gift today to help Meesha, and animals like her, get the life-saving care they require. To donate, visit our website or contact the Sudbury & District Animal Centre at 705-566-9582. All of the animals here thank you for your generosity and support.

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