June 2017 Wishing everyone a safe and happy summer! Please join us in spreading the word about our No Hot Pets campaign by taking the pledge at nohotpets.ca and sharing the message on social media using #NoHotPets.
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!
Tiny kittens found abandoned in box Minutes before a big storm of rain and hail hit our area back in April, a litter of kittens lost more than their mittens! They were abandoned in a box outside on a trail without their mom, and left to fend for themselves at the tender age of only three weeks old. Thanks to the help of a caring citizen, these five kitties were brought to the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre and were provided with the warmth, care and shelter they needed. All kittens are doing well and are currently available for adoption. Drop by our animal centre to meet them, or visit our adoption page online.	Turnip beat the odds Turnip was born at the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre on Jan. 28, 2017. When he was two weeks old, Turnip was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. There was only a slight chance that Turnip would survive because he was so small. The day he was diagnosed, he was separated from his mother and littermates and placed into foster care. Despite the odds stacked against him, every day Turnip got stronger and stronger. Before long he was eating well and the medication had started to work. Now four months old, he was recently adopted into a loving home. We wish him and his new owners all the best!
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!	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!
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.	One tough cookie found a sweet home Sadie was surrendered to the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre on May 9 when her owner could no longer look after her. She is a 10-year-old spayed female Shih Tzu-type dog and is white and buff in colour. It has been about a month since this sweet girl came into our care. During that time she was spayed, has had mammary tumors and glands removed, and has also had a very large urinary stone mass removed. Sadie is now on a special diet for prevention of urinary stones and has recovered well. This happy little girl loves nothing more than to be by someone’s side and is the friendliest, cutest and most playful dog you could ever meet. We’re thrilled to report that Sadie recently found a loving home to call her own. Good luck at your new home, Sadie!

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