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June 2017

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No Hot Pets Contest 

Want to win awesome prizes while helping spread the important message about the dangers of leaving pets unattended in vehicles? There is plenty of time to enter our No Hot Pets contest.

To be entered into the grand prize draw, visit nohotpets.ca, take the pledge, and tell us where you shared the message on social media. There are also weekly prizes to be won! Share our message each week on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using #NoHotPets for a chance to win some awesome weekly Ontario SPCA prizes, such as a dog bowl, tote bag, pens and more. We also have some great prizes from Kurgo, including car seat covers and reflectors, as well as a gift card to PetSmart. 

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Friends of the Friends For Life! Walk™ presented by Pedigree®

Lee Duguid is a friend of the Friends for Life! Walk. In her first year participating in the Friends for Life! Walk™ she raised a total of $610. Now, 24 years later, Lee is still an active participant and, for the past eight years, has been the top fundraiser in the province. She has raised a total of over $79,000! When asked why Lee participates year after year in the walk, her answer is simple, “I don’t feel people realize how much dogs and animals do for us. We receive such loyalty and unconditional love from animals and I think we should treat them as they treat us!”

Regardless of whether you raise $10 or $1,000 in the Friends For Life! Walk, you are making a difference for animals in Ontario. Register today and help change animals’ lives, one step at a time!

Fundraise & WIN

Register for the Friends for Life! Walk and raise a minimum or $50 online before June 30 and you’ll be entered to win a Casper dog bed of your choice. Self-donations count towards your entry. Register now and start raising funds for animals in need! 

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Air Cadets take Animal Welfare to new heights

Cadets from the 102 (Barrie Silver Fox) Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets visited the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre on May 13 as part of the squadron’s “Amazing Race” throughout the city.

Arriving every half hour throughout the day, cadets were given a tour of the animal centre where they learned about the Ontario SPCA and Animal Welfare. Afterwards, they generously donated their time to clean up and enhance the outside of the animal centre.

It was a busy and engaging day and the cadets learned a number of things about our centre. We enjoyed welcoming them and hope to see their familiar faces back for possible volunteer opportunities.

Looking for ways to make a difference in the lives of animals in need? Visit our website to learn how you can help.

Volunteers keep our grounds looking good

Have you been by the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre recently? It’s looking good thanks to the hard work of some wonderful volunteers.

When the outside of our centre needed a little TLC, it only took one email to launch our new “grounds crew.” Ben and Richard come to our centre every Saturday and give their time to ensure our grass is cut and the trees and shrubs are pruned. They have also started new gardens and are happy to complete the myriad of miscellaneous tasks that present themselves.

The centre looks much better on the outside now, and more improvement is to come. What would we do without our wonderful volunteers?

Interested in joining our volunteer team? Visit our website to learn more about becoming a volunteer. 

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Dads are in the spotlight this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is almost here and we’ve got two great ways you can celebrate papas with pets everywhere!

We’re asking all you pet lovers out there to grab your camera, snap your best “father and pet” photos, and share them on Twitter and Instagram using #DadsBFF or on our photo gallery at pawsandgive.ca. Don’t forget – if you’re a man with a pet, you’re a father, too! So go "fetch" your selfie-stick and share the love with us. You could win an awesome Father’s Day prize pack for you and your pet!

Looking for the perfect gift for dad? We’ve got you covered. Click here now to see our catalogue of great gift ideas. By choosing any of the gifts in our catalogue, you can give dad the joy of knowing he’s helping save the lives of pets in need, just like his favourite friend. With each gift, you can even send a custom e-card to dad’s e-mail with a greeting, or print it out at home instead. Give care for a cat, or dog, or a gift of urgent need.

This is your opportunity to rethink the traditional Father’s Day gift. This year, you can make Father’s Day extra special for pet lovers and pets alike!

Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™ contest winner crowned

We would like to congratulate this year’s Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™ contest winner, Dr. Renee Ferguson and her clinic Mountain View Veterinary Hospital in Langley, BC!

The Ontario SPCA launched this contest in association with the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and other participating SPCAs and Humane Societies across Canada.

From April 24 to May 21, we asked pet owners to help us recognize veterinarians and vet clinics that go above and beyond to provide excellent care for pets in their community by submitting their vet, and voting.

The response was incredible. During the contest we received 1,960 submissions from across Canada.

We’d like to thank those who participated in this year’s contest, and congratulate all those who were nominated for this award. 

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What you need to know before camping with your pet

Planning a camping trip this summer?

If you’re thinking of bringing your dog on your next adventure, here are some tips to keep in mind to ensure it’s a positive experience for you, your pet and your fellow campers.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Keep your dog on a leash of less than two metres at all times.
  • Pick up and dispose of your dog’s waste in the garbage.
  • Keep your dog from chasing/harassing wildlife.
  • Use designated “dog beaches” only for swimming.
  • If your dog is a “barker,” avoid the stress and consider not bringing Fido on this trip.
  • If bugs are bothering your dog, consult with your veterinarian about the best bug repellent option for your pet.
  • Be sure to check park regulations before reserving your site as not all campgrounds allow dogs.

With these tips in mind, enjoy summer camping with your dog!

Coconut is patiently waiting to find a loving home

Meet Coconut, a gorgeous long-haired, spayed female. Coconut's Feline-ality™ colour is orange, which means she’ll make a perfect sidekick for any family. She is affectionate and very classy.

You might be wondering, what’s Feline-ality™? Ontario SPCA animal centres use the ASPCA's Meet Your Match™ program to assess adoptable cats to predict how they'll behave in a new environment.

Cats are categorized into one of nine “feline-alities.” Green cats are savvy and adventurous, orange cats make the perfect companions and purple kitties are quiet, seek affection and stay out of trouble.

Coconut is 10 years young and looking for her forever home. She has been at our centre since mid-May and is patiently waiting for a loving family to find her. Could it be yours? She’s a centre favourite and our staff would love to see this special cat find a purrfect family.

 

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