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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. 

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.

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

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. 8, 2017.
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