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August 2017
We are pleased to announce the success of our
very first two weeks of day camp. We look forward to our next summer camp in
2018. Now, we’re busy getting ready for the 2017 Friends for Life! Walk™ on
Sept. 23. We hope to see you there!
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Who will YOU walk for?!
On Sept. 23 join me, Saya, your spokesanimal for this year’s Renfrew Animal Centre Friends for Life! WalkTM presented
by Pedigree.
Our FFL!
Walk will be held at Pembroke Marina and you don’t need to bring
a dog to participate! You don’t even need to own a pet! The Friends for Life!
WalkTM is a meaningful way for you to give back to your community by
raising funds to helping animals in need.
Will you join me? You can sign up for the walk here.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep current on the latest FFL! Walk news, contests and giveaways.
Not able to walk? You can still support animal friends in need
with a special gift here.
Fundraise & WIN:
Register and raise a minimum of $100
online before Sept. 4 for a chance to win one of two Instax Cameras.
Self-donations count towards your entry. Register now and start raising
funds for animals in need!
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What should you do if you
see a pet in a hot vehicle?
Every summer, the Ontario SPCA receives hundreds of calls about animals
left in hot vehicles. Unfortunately, there are still pet owners who aren’t
getting the message about the dangers of leaving pets unattended in vehicles. Parked cars can quickly reach deadly temperatures, even on relatively
mild days with the car parked in the shade and the windows slightly open.
So what should you do if you come
across an animal left in a hot vehicle? Find out in this video with Ontario
SPCA Inspector Scott Sylvia. He discusses the dangers of leaving pets
unattended in vehicles, consequences for owners and what you can do if you see
an animal in distress.
Please take
the time to support the No Hot Pets message and take the pledge here to
show solidarity for this important campaign.
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Rub a dub dub, dogs in
a tub
There
are a lot of clean dogs in our community following a dog wash on July 15 at the
Petawawa Legion. We had over 75 dogs come in with their owners for a super fun
bath with our volunteers, raising over $1,700 for animals in need in the
process.
Our
event saw lots of new faces. We also had the opportunity to visit with some of
our amazing regular supporters and many of our previous adopters. A fun day was
had by all, with lots of doggy kisses and a super delicious barbecue.
A
big thank you goes out to the Town of Petawawa for lending us their barbecue,
and a big thank you is also in order for the Petawawa Legion for allowing us to
use their parking lot.
For
additional ways you can help the animals at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County
Animal Centre, visit our website.
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Children unleashed
their passion for animals at summer camp
What
an adventure! Fun was had by all who attended our Unleashed Summer Children’s
Camp. We visited Canyon Creek Farm and the Pembroke Animal Hospital. We also
had some amazing community visitors, including K & M Hobby Farm, Awe Yoga,
OPP K-9 Unit, an Ontario SPCA Officer and an animal care attendant who educated
the young animal enthusiasts with a “Dog 101” session.
Each
child had the opportunity to learn about the various animals we care for at the
Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre and what is needed to care for each
of the animals. We talked about animal behaviours, nutrition, enrichment and so
much more.
Thank
you to everyone who made our camp possible. Your kindness and generosity are
truly so overwhelming and we are so grateful to be part of this amazing
community.
Keep
an eye on our events page for more fun and educational events for the whole
family.
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Don Cherry offers support for pit bulls headed south to find new homes
The Ontario SPCA recently welcomed hockey icon Don Cherry, who paid a
visit to the Society’s Provincial Office in Stouffville to wish a group of pit bulls
well on their journey south to find new homes in Florida.
In October 2015, the Ontario SPCA uncovered an alleged dogfighting
operation near Chatham, Ontario. Several dogs were removed during that
investigation and assessed by the ASPCA, world leaders in dogfighting
rehabilitation.
Seven of those dogs immediately passed the ASPCA’s assessments,
but due to lengthy court proceedings remained in the Ontario SPCA’s care until
they were recently released from the courts to be rehomed.
In addition, one of the animals removed from the alleged dogfighting
operation gave birth to 11 pit bull puppies while in the care of the Ontario
SPCA.
After being spayed and neutered, the first group of these dogs was
transported to two facilities in Florida by the Ontario SPCA and a team from
Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary, which funded the transport.
Pit Sisters, a behavioural and dog training program with the mission to find
challenging dogs new homes, will be taking 10 of the dogs and Dogs Playing for Life will be taking four of the dogs.
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Shelter Health Pro
website set to launch new content
By the end of 2017, the Shelter Health Pro website, shelterhealthpro.com,
will be almost doubling in size and scope with the launch of the Environmental
Needs & Behavioural Health section. You may have noticed the button on the
home page with this title.
This portion of the Shelter Health Pro website will
include material relating to stress reduction and behavioural enrichment for a
variety of animals in our care. Shelter medicine experts and the Ontario SPCA
believe that the physical and medical needs of the animals we care for are just
as important as their environmental needs and behavioural health.
This new section will contain information gathered
from the most reliable and current sources. It will have a similar format to
the current section on Shelter Health Pro and will include menu options for:
- Facility Assessment
- Animal Assessment
- Make A Plan
- Stress Reduction
- Enrichment and Socialization
for Cats and Kittens
- Enrichment and Socialization
for Dogs and Puppies
- Enrichment and Socialization
for Small Animals and Birds
- Training and Behaviour
Modification
Stay tuned for website launch announcements.
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Paint night was a hoot
We
had some talented artists attend our Paint Night on July 20 in support of our
Friends for Life! Walk™, which is taking place
on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Pembroke Marina. We saw familiar faces and new
ones, had lots of laughs and enjoyed good conversation.
Our
paint night host, artist Vanessa Hawkins, gave us some really beautiful owl
paintings to choose from. Each painting was unique and creative. With over 39
people in attendance, we were able to raise over $1,000!
Thank
you to everyone one who came out and enjoyed such a wonderful evening, all
while supporting the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre.
To
start fundraising for our Friends for Life! Walk, register at
friendsforlifewalk.ca
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Name the foal and
you could win
We have a beautiful foal in our care, but he doesn’t have a
name. Help us name this cute little colt and you could win.
In March 2017, Dee, a Quarter Horse-cross mare, came into
the care of the Ontario SPCA through an investigation. When she was examined by
a veterinarian, we learned she was in foal. Her baby was born last month and
now needs a name.
Submit a caption with what you think the name should be and
you could win an Ontario SPCA prize pack, including a Velvet the horse plush collectable, and a $100 gift card to Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies
The winner will be chosen by McKee-Pownall
Equine Services, the veterinary clinic caring for the mare and her foal. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sept.
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