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July 2017

All of us at the Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre hope you and your pets have a safe and happy summer!

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Businesses pledge support for No Hot Pets

To help spread awareness about the dangers of leaving pets unattended in vehicles, and to assist pet owners, the Ontario SPCA is encouraging businesses across the province to take part in its annual No Hot Pets campaign.

Through this new initiative, businesses that pledge their support for our No Hot Pets campaign will receive a digital sign that they can print and display in their store window, letting pet owners know they can bring their animals inside while they shop or do business. They will also be added to a growing list of participating businesses on the No Hot Pets website, nohotpets.ca

To date, over 500 businesses in towns and cities across Ontario have joined the No Hot Pets cause. Interested in joining the growing list of businesses that support No Hot Pets? Take the pledge at nohotpets.ca and email nohotpets@ospca.on.ca to receive your digital sign.

 

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Will you walk with us?

Join us at our Friends for Life! Walk™ presented by Pedigree at one of our community walks happening across Ontario the weekend of Sept. 23 and 24, 2017.

The Friends for Life! Walk is a major fundraising initiative for the Ontario SPCA and many of our Affiliate Societies, raising much-needed funds to help support and care for animals that are abused, abandoned or no longer wanted. 

You don’t need to bring a dog to the walk to participate. You don’t even need to own a pet! The Friends for Life! Walk is a meaningful way for you to give back to your community by helping animals in need.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep current on the latest Friends for Life! Walk news, contests and giveaways.

Fundraise & WIN:

Register and raise a minimum of $50 online before July 31 for a chance to win 1 of 2 Scandinave Spa passes. Self-donations count towards your entry. Register now and start raising funds for animals in need!

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Urgent appeal: Tolly needs your help

Tolly needs your help. If you’ve ever had a toothache, you know how painful it can be. Imagine what it would feel like for your teeth to be infected and rotten – for months. That’s what this affectionate cat was going through before he came into our care.

When this handsome feline fellow arrived at our centre, we immediately noticed that something was wrong when we saw he was struggling to eat his food. A veterinary examination revealed many of poor Tolly’s teeth were so rotten that the infection was spreading into his jaw bone.

After extensive dental surgery to remove numerous teeth, we’re pleased to report that Tolly is on the mend. The worst is over for Tolly, but the costs of his surgery and care go above and beyond our normal cost of care. Can you help us with a special gift today?

An extremely generous couple from the community knew they wanted to help and were kind enough to donate $600 towards the cost of Tolly’s surgery, so every dollar you can give will be matched.

Thank you for helping Tolly and other vulnerable animals in our community.

Garden party raises over $3,000 for animals
in need

We would like to take a moment to extend a huge thank you and endless appreciation to a wonderful couple in our community, Napier and Nancy Simpson! They hosted a phenomenal third-party event and raised over $3,000 for our animals and our centre.

We would also like to thank the Blyth Orchestra for providing beautiful music; the local brewery Cowbell and 16 Mile Cellars, which provided amazing beverages; Drift, for the delicious appetizers; and local business owners who graciously donated items for the silent auction table.

The event would also not have been possible without the support of our attendees. We hope you all enjoyed this evening as much as we did. Without your kindness, we would not be able to do what we do every day for the animals in our community.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible!

Does this sound like something you’d like to be a part of? Have an idea for an event? Want to help but not sure how to get started? Visit the “Ways to Give” page on our website to learn more.

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Celebrating our 100,000th spay/neuter procedure

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has reached a major milestone, performing our 100,000th spay/neuter procedure since we began offering high volume spay/neuter services to the public.

As part of a larger provincial strategy to help reduce pet overpopulation, the Ontario SPCA began offering high quality, high volume and self-sustaining spay/neuter services to the public in 2009 when we opened the Ontario SPCA Centre Veterinary Hospital near Newmarket.

Mirroring the success of that service, the Ontario SPCA Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic in Barrie transitioned that same year to exclusively offer high-volume spay/neuter services.

Based on a conservative estimate of average litter size and how many litters can be produced annually by every unfixed female, the number of female cats and dogs that have been spayed to date could have produced more than 6,152,000 kittens and 1,338,000 puppies, respectively. 

North Star Air Ltd. makes $30k donation

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society was given a boost to continue to provide support and services to remote Indigenous communities in northern Ontario thanks to a $30,000 donation by North Star Air Ltd.

Over the last two years, the long-time air transport service provider and partner to the remote northern communities has teamed up with the Ontario SPCA, local groups, Indigenous communities and Humane Societies across Ontario to help find new homes for over 140 northern dogs.

Recently, close to 20 dogs and puppies arrived in Thunder Bay from Big Trout Lake with North Star Air’s assistance. Volunteer veterinarians accompanied the canines after a spay/neuter clinic in the community. The animals then travelled to Southern Ontario where they were placed up for adoption. North Star Air assisted in the project by providing air service for the volunteer teams to travel to the remote community and to transport the animals back to Thunder Bay.

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Waze alerts remind pet owners not to leave animals behind

As part of our No Hot Pets campaign, the Ontario SPCA has partnered with Waze to bring helpful reminders to pet owners travelling with their four-legged friends.

Waze, the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app, has introduced a new safety feature, Waze Child/Pet Reminder alerts. After navigating to any destination, this customizable, opt-in alert appears at the end of your ride and reminds you to check your car before you leave.

Time driving is usually spent planning next steps – what we’ll do when we reach our destination, what to make for dinner, which route to take. We hope this feature serves as a reminder to be present and remember our furry friends who cannot speak up when it’s time to get out of the car.To set up the reminder alerts, make sure you have the most recent version of Waze downloaded from your App Store or Google Play and go to Menu > Settings > General > Child Reminder > Turn on “Allow Reminders.” You can also customize your message to include the names of your children or pets. To customize your message, follow the steps above, then select Custom Message.

For more safety tips, and to take the No Hot Pets pledge, visit nohotpets.ca 

Fireworks safety for your pets

With the warm weather comes many outdoor activities, some of which may include fireworks. Loud, sudden noises can be scary for our pets, especially dogs. It is natural for them to be afraid of loud noises and running away from the noise is a survival instinct.

Below are some tips to help keep your pets safe and calm during these celebrations:

  • Make a safe den/spot for your pet to retreat to if he or she feels scared. Alternatively, let your pet take refuge under furniture and include an old, unwashed piece of clothing so that your pet can smell your scent and feel comfortable.
  • Distract your pet from the noise by turning on the TV or radio.
  • Reward calm behaviour with treats or playing with toys of interest. Check where and when firework displays are being held in your local area. Also, ask your neighbours to let you know if they are planning anything.
  • Feed your pet awhile before you expect any disturbances, as once the fireworks start your pet may be too anxious to eat.
  • Walk your dog before dusk. It may be some time before it’s safe to venture outside again for your dog to relieve himself.
  • Make sure you shut all doors and windows in your home and don’t forget to draw the curtains. This will block out flashes of light and reduce the noise level of fireworks.
  • Don’t forget to block off cat flaps to stop dogs (and cats) escaping.
  • Shut your pet safely inside a room before opening the front door.  
  • Your pet might choose to hide under the bed. If he or she comes to you for comfort, make sure that you give him/her appropriate attention.

To find out more safety tips for your pets visit our website or our blog at ontariospca.ca/blog

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Phone: (519) 440-0250
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