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March 2017

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March is Fix Your Pet month

Pet overpopulation still exists in Ontario as a direct result of animals left unaltered. Each year, tens of thousands of dogs and cats end up on the streets where they fall victim to neglect and abuse, or in shelters in search of new homes.

Over 25,000 animals come into the care of the Ontario SPCA every year. Protecting your pet by having them spayed or neutered can help reduce this number and make our community a safer place for our pets. Spaying/neutering pets will reduce health risks and physical stress, and improve behaviour. Fixed pets are also less likely to roam, reducing the risk of injury, accident and loss.

Our goal is to help reduce the number of homeless pets and fix as many animals as possible. With that in mind, the Ontario SPCA and its Affiliate Communities operate high-volume, self-sustaining spay/neuter services across the province, including in Newmarket, Barrie and St. Catharines.  The public, shelters, and rescue groups are welcome, regardless of geography or income level.

Help us spread the word about this important issue by participating in our Cone of Fame contest. Let’s change the conversation and encourage pet owners to be proud of the cone pets often wear after spay or neuter surgeries. Join the conversation by posting a photo using #ConeOfFame.

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Paws & Hooves program at TSC Stores supports animal rescue and adoption

Support animal rescue and adoption when you shop for items for your home, farm, yard or outdoor hobby during Paws & Hooves events at TSC Stores in support of the Ontario SPCA and our Affiliate Communities.

For every $2 donation, you’ll receive your choice of a paper paw or hoof to be displayed in the store showing your support. To participate, drop by your local TSC Store (The Incredible Country Hardware Store) during one of their upcoming Paws & Hooves events:

April 7 – April 30

May 26 – June 8

July 14 – July 26

Oct 20 – Nov 2

Dec 1 – Dec 14

By participating in the Paws & Hooves program, you’re making a difference in the lives of animals in need.

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Community adopts-it-forward to help cats find homes

The community came together in beautiful acts of kindness in February as generous adopters began a trend to “adopt-it-forward.” We often hear how members of the community would like to help out the animals at our animal centre, but are not in the position to adopt an animal.

There are so many great and creative ways the community can support the animals in our care and this example certainly falls within that category! We recently had a cat named Aero in our care who had been patiently waiting for a home for quite some time. While at our animal centre, a generous stranger paid for his adoption fee! Shortly afterwards, he was adopted into a new home and his new family paid for the adoption fee of Fiddy Kiddy, another cat in our care. It didn’t stop there. Sweet Pea, Moxy and Pumba are all cats in a succession of “adopt-it-forward” donations and adoption stories.

These beautiful and generous gestures by adopters helped others in the community find their perfect match. Pictured here is Moxy going home with her new family. Thank you to all who have “adopted-it-forward.” There is no doubt of the love we witnessed and we are so happy for all of these lovely cats and their new families!

New assistant community development coordinator joins our team

The Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre is pleased to welcome Cam Lund to our team as our new Assistant Community Development Coordinator. Cam comes to the Provincial Education & Animal Centre with a wealth of knowledge in customer experience and fundraising.

Cam's roles include coordinating community outreach programs‎ like March Break camps, Future Vet programs, summer camps and the volunteer program.

If you are interested in volunteering, visit our website and complete the online application form. Due to the volume of applications we receive, please be sure to complete the application form to its fullest. Include full contact information, availability, relatable skills and areas of interest, such as events, driving, animal care and more. We ask for a minimum commitment of a three-hour shift once a week.

We appreciate your support and hope you’ll drop by the centre to meet Cam!

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National Cupcake Day™ was a sweet success 

Thanks to you, National Cupcake Day™ in support of SPCAs and Humane Societies was another great success! Delectable and creative cupcakes could be found in communities in every corner of the province – and across the nation – on Feb. 27.

Now in its fifth year, National Cupcake Day is as simple as it is sweet. Participants register online to host a National Cupcake Day party in their community on any date in January or February. They then invite co-workers, friends and family to enjoy a sweet treat in support of animals in need. In exchange for a cupcake, guests donate to the participating animal welfare charity of the host’s choice, raising critically-needed funds for animals that are abused, abandoned, neglected or no longer wanted.

Celebrity chef Anna Olson, host of the Food Network’s Bake with Anna Olson, was our spokesperson for the campaign in Ontario. As official “Cupcake Crusader” she called on the baking community to rally together to “bake” a difference for animals in need. 

Thanks to you – our generous sponsors, participants, donors and cupcake crusaders – the 2017 event was another great success.  

Dog bite prevention starts
with you

Have you ever had a close encounter with a dog in which you feared you would be bitten? The majority of the time, dog bites can be prevented by following a few simple rules when it comes to dog behaviour.

Most people know to ask first before reaching out to a pet a dog, but are you aware that you should let them sniff your closed hand before attempting to pet them? 

While you might automatically reach to pet the dog’s head, to avoid the risk of being bitten, pet the dog’s shoulders and chest instead.

There are also verbal cues and body language you need to keep an eye on. A wagging tail or a crouching body doesn’t always mean friendliness, which is why it’s critical to watch the dog’s posture for signs of fear, anxiety or aggression.

But what if you’re approached by a dog you don’t know while out for a walk or run? To minimize the risk of being bitten, stay quiet and still. Never run or scream.

Visit our blog for more tips on dog bite prevention. 

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Taking the plunge to help animals

A big thank you to Trevor Chantler, who raised over $1,000 for the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre. Trevor raised pledges from his community to partake in a “chilling” experience – he plunged into icy water at the City of Barrie’s Annual Polar Bear Dip in January!

Trevor is pictured here with the Provincial Education & Animal Centre team and Joey, an adorable Bernese Mountain Dog cross that was adopted that very day!

Thank you so very much, Trevor, from all of us here at the animal centre.

 

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