June 2017
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.
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!
Grade 8 students raise close to $600 at bake sale Thank you to Lauren Rankine, Katie Malapitan, Madi Torkoff, Jessica Reid, Paris Sceeles and their teacher Teresa Cowan, from Windham Ridge Public School in Richmond Hill, for their donation to the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre. Back in the winter of 2017, Lauren was listening to the radio and heard about National Cupcake Day™ for SPCAs & Humane Societies. She discussed this with her friends and then went to share the idea of a bake sale with her school principal. What resulted was a week-long cookie sale where these Grade 8 students raised over $596 for the Provincial Education & Animal Centre. What an amazing way to support animals and have fun at the same time. We want to thank these young ladies for making a difference for Animal Welfare in their community! It’s not too early to start planning for next year’s National Cupcake Day, which takes place on Feb. 26, 2018. Pre-registration is now open.	Unleash your child’s passion for animals at summer camp Looking for a summer camp for the animal enthusiasts in your home? Look no further than the Unleashed Children’s Summer Camp offered through the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre in Stouffville, just outside Newmarket.  Campers at the Ontario SPCA will learn about animal health and wellness, pet first aid, animal enrichment and much more through hands-on experience with pets of all kinds. They will also enjoy exciting games and crafts for a week full of animal fun. We have two different camp sessions, one for ages 6-8 and another for ages 9-11. All camps run Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. With a combination of both two and four-legged special guests, interactive hands-on animal experiences, games and crafts, kids will have fun while learning about the exciting world of Animal Welfare.
Camping with your pet 101 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!	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.
Northern dogs and cats are on their way to new homes Close to 60 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens from Northern Ontario travelled south last month to find new homes thanks to a partnership between the Ontario SPCA’s Provincial Animal Transfer Team and two Indigenous communities. By invitation to help the community manage its local dog population, the Ontario SPCA Provincial Animal Transfer Team worked with the Wabaseemoong Independent Nation, located 120 kilometres northwest of Kenora. The team also travelled to Mishkeegogamang First Nation, another community partner, where they picked up more dogs and puppies as well as some cats and kittens. With support from volunteers and various partners, the animals were transferred to southern Ontario to be placed up for adoption with the help of the Ontario SPCA Animal Centres and the Welland & District SPCA. Resources are always a challenge in Indigenous communities and access to veterinary care is very limited. We are pleased to be able to assist them by providing the resources they require for the animals in their community. Thank you to everyone for their continued support of our Provincial Animal Transfer Program. To learn how you can support our re-homing efforts, visit ontariospca.ca	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!
Put your paws up for Pride Toronto The Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre will be putting its paws up for Pride Toronto on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 to celebrate uniqueness, while bringing people and animals together as one community. Be sure to visit the Ontario SPCA booth at Yonge Street and Wellesley Street East, right outside the Wellesley TTC station. Come by to say hello, pick up some pet information and help us celebrate the history, courage and diversity of our community. We’ll also have our popular water stations and doggy play pool to help you and your canine friends stay cool. However, if the weather is going to be hot, we suggest leaving your furry friends at home where it’s cool and comfortable. Join in on the fun and show your Pride. We hope to see you there!	Wanted: Large dog crates The Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre is in great need of large wire dog crates and large plastic dog crates. These supplies are crucial to Animal Welfare in your community. If you have a large plastic or large wire dog crate, or would like to purchase one in kind to the Provincial Education & Animal Centre, you will be directly supporting animal transfers for much-needed veterinary care, transfers to other animal centres and humane societies and life-saving transfer programs that enable animals from across the province to find their furr-ever home. Your support goes a long way in providing the resources needed to save lives in your community. If you can help by donating a dog crate, please drop by our animal centre for a visit. We would love to meet you and we know the dogs will be happy you stopped by with a special gift!

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