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Take the No Hot Pets Pledge
“I wasn’t going to be gone
long.” “I left the window down for him.” The Ontario SPCA has heard it all as people continue to put their pets
at risk by leaving them in vehicles during the hot summer months.
Parked cars can quickly
reach deadly temperatures – even on relatively mild days with the car parked in
the shade and the windows slightly open. Dogs have a limited ability to sweat;
even a short time in a hot environment can be life-threatening.
Let’s work
together to eradicate this issue in Ontario. Visit nohotpets.ca and take the
pledge vowing to never leave your pets unattended in a vehicle. You can also do
your part to raise awareness by using #nohotpets on social media.
Join us on May 23 by visiting nohotpets.ca for the official launch of our 2017 No Hot Pets campaign!
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Enter the Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™ Contest
Time is running out to enter the Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™ contest. Nominate your favourite veterinarian
or veterinary clinic by May 21 for the 2017 “Got a Pet? Get a Vet! Award”
and encourage friends and family to go to the gotapetgetavet.ca website to vote
for the winner.
If you have a pet, it’s
important to build a relationship with a veterinarian. Just one checkup a
year will help protect your pets against a variety of potentially
life-threatening diseases, detect health problems sooner and help you avoid
unexpected costs.
Got a Pet?
Get a Vet!™ is an annual education campaign by the Ontario SPCA, in association
with the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and participating SPCAs
and Humane Societies across Canada. It promotes and educates owners about the
importance of annual veterinary checkups.
To enter the contest,
or for more information, visit gotapetgetavet.ca
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You’re invited to the Garden Shed
Silent Auction and Luncheon
Love gardening and animals? It’s not
too late to purchase tickets for the Garden Shed Silent Auction and Luncheon, a
fundraiser for the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre.
The event takes place on Sunday, May
28 at the beautiful Bayview Wildwood Resort in Severn Bridge. From 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m., enjoy a delectable light luncheon while browsing an array of silent
auction items up for grabs. Or, let your creativity bloom with an extreme
potting contest at 12:45 p.m. for a chance to win an incredible prize. There
will also be raffles, door prizes and more!
All proceeds support the Ontario SPCA
Muskoka Animal Centre. Tickets are $35 each and can be
ordered by phone at 705-645-6225 or using the form available online. Tickets
are also available at the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre at 1234 Muskoka
Rd. W, in Bracebridge.
For
more information, call 705-645-6225 or email jmccamus@ospca.on.ca
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Wishing Marigold many
happy trails
Marigold is a senior pony mare who came into our care in March through our
investigations department. She was suffering from a condition commonly referred
to as “slipper foot,” in which the hooves curl up like elf shoes. It is often associated with a lack of proper
hoof care, or chronic untreated laminitis or founder – painful ailments that affect a horse’s
feet.
Marigold
required prompt veterinary care to treat her condition and will require careful
management throughout the remainder of her life. She also has a condition
called COPD, which is the equine equivalent of human asthma. With the right
care and special management Marigold can live out her days in comfort.
Marigold
loves attention and enjoys being groomed and fussed over. She also loves to go
for walks around
the property with her person. She spent the last few years as the only horse on
the property and was quite lonely for some equine pals of her own.
We are so
thrilled to report that our Marigold has found the perfect home where she will
receive the special care she needs so she can live out her golden years in
comfort!
Many thanks
to Rachel Noonan for adopting this charming senior lady!
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Are your pets prepared
for an emergency?
May 8-12 was Emergency Preparedness Week and the Ontario SPCA took the opportunity to remind pet owners of ways to keep pets safe during emergency situations.
First, develop a family emergency response plan. This includes setting a primary and alternative meeting point away from the home in case of evacuation, listing emergency telephone numbers where all family members can find them (including the name and number of your pet’s veterinarian) and putting together a family emergency survival kit. Next, create a pet emergency survival kit for quick and easy access.
It is also important to bring your pets indoors at the first indication of an emergency. If you must evacuate your home, take your pets with you if it is safe to do so. In case you have to leave your pets behind, place a Rescue Alert Sticker by your front door. To get your free emergency decal to place on your front window or door, visit www.ontariospca.ca/ep
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Let your love live forever
with a
gift in your Will
Did you know
a gift in your Will can ensure the work of helping animals in need continues
into the future? At the Ontario SPCA, even a small gift in your Will goes a
long way. Bequests of any size allow us to carry out lifesaving rescue work and
move forward with ambitious animal welfare initiatives in close to 50
communities and animal centres across Ontario.
A gift in
your Will allows you to make an even larger impact than you might otherwise
have been able to, and make a bigger difference for the animals you love.
Today, we
hope you’ll think about taking the next step towards including the Ontario SPCA
– and the precious animals who need you so desperately – in your Estate Plan.
We can help you along in the process by sending you our free Legacy Giving
Guide and Will Planner Workbook.
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Will you walk for animals
in need?
It's time to dust off your sneakers (and furry friend’s paws) because the 2017 Friends for Life!™ Walk presented by Pedigree® is happening across Ontario on the weekend of Sept. 23-24.
Join thousands of animal lovers across the province and help raise critically needed funds to care for animals that are abused, abandoned, neglected, or no longer wanted.
Take that first step and register today for a walk in your community! Be sure to register early, as the first 30 people to register across the province will receive a FREE Friends for Life! Walk swag bag full of treats for you and your four-legged friends to enjoy!
Let's change animals' lives together, one step at a time!
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Trio of gerbils looking for a forever home
We have three little dudes looking for a new place to home. Chip,
Dale and Pipsqueak are a trio of gerbils currently in our care who need new
homes. Could it be yours?
Did you know that gerbils are one of the cleanest and
easiest pets to care for? With their curious nature and friendly personalities,
these little guys make a great addition to any family.
Gerbils are always
happiest in twos or threes and – unlike many of our small friends – gerbils are
active during the day, just like we are.
If you would like more information on this trio, contact the
Muskoka team at 705-645-6225.
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