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October 2017
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Advent Calendars are back!
Are you as excited as we are? Our Paws & Give delivery of extra delicious Dog & Cat Advent Calendars has arrived! Now you can include your pup AND kitty in your holiday celebrations.
With 24 days of treats from Nutrience, each day comes with three freeze-dried beef liver treats, so the calendar can be shared with multiple pets in your house!
Limited quantities are available, so order soon to avoid disappointment! You’ll treat the pets in your life and help animals receive their second chance at a great life.
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Friends for Life! Walk™ a great success
Thank you to all sponsors, participants, donors and furry friends that took part in the 2017 Ontario Friends for Life! Walk™ presented by Pedigree®. Because of all the support we received, we were able to raise over $260,000 this year! These funds will help animals across the province and will increase their chance at finding a forever home.
We are thrilled to finally recognize all of the amazing fundraisers this year. Our Top Fundraisers for the 2017 Friends for Life! Walk™ are…
- Top Adult Fundraiser: Lee D. who raised $8,694!
- Top Youth Walker Fundraiser: Kennedy S. who raised $675!
- Top Corporate Team Fundraiser: Euro Tile & Stone who raised $10,200!
- Top Community Team Fundraiser: Team OpPURRtunity- Renfrew County Staff & Volunteers who raised $15,236!
Congratulations to all of our deserving fundraisers and THANK YOU for all of your hard work!
Don’t miss out on all the fun that happened at our FFL! Walk event locations – visit our Facebook page and find your photo from the day. Stay tuned for details on the 2018 Ontario Friends for Life! Walk™ in the upcoming months!
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October is RVT month
The Ontario
SPCA is excited to celebrate Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) all month
long. RVTs are an integral part of any animal health care team, but they are
particularly valuable in a shelter environment. These skilled, trained
professionals offer support on how to manage the animals in our care and
confidently provide their expertise in terms of medical advice and next steps.
Join us in
celebrating and thanking all of our hard-working RVTs out there making a
difference!
Visit our blog to learn more about RVTs
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Keep your pets safe this Halloween
Halloween can be a stressful time for your pets. Whether you are dressing up your furry friend or staying home handing out treats, the hubbub of activity can be exciting and a little scary.
If your pet is a little weary of strangers coming to the door, it might be best to keep them in an enclosed room or crate. Pet costumes should also fit appropriately and have no small bits to chew. Most importantly, candy and chocolate can be fatal if ingested. Please ensure treats are kept safely away from your pets.
Keep your pets safe this Halloween by visiting our blog for more great tips.
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Rescued rats get a second chance
Bananas and Pajamas are two domestic rats that arrived in the care of the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre after a concerned member of the community was out walking her dog and discovered them taking shelter under her shed.
Both these poor rats were covered in open sores and it was apparent they were in discomfort. A health examination determined they had been infested with bot fly larvae. The veterinarian was successful in removing all the larvae and administered medication to heal their sores.
Bananas and Pajamas have recovered nicely. Bananas has since been adopted but Pajamas is still looking for her forever home. Help spread the word or stop by the animal centre to adopt this fun girl.
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Renowned illusionist coming to Sudbury
Join us on November 4th, 2017 for the great magician and illusionist Danny Zzzz! Recognized across North America as one of the leading hypnotists of his generation, Danny Zzzz has performed on stages across the U.S. and Canada, with multiple TV appearances including a 2011 appearance on The Dragon’s Den.
A typical night with Danny Zzzz involves a great deal of audience participation, as Danny works his comedy magic with the help of a cast of hypnotized audience members whose antics set the stage for non-stop hilarity. It’s a fun filled night of comedy, mentalism and hypnosis you won’t want to miss!
Visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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Top fundraiser goes to…
The Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Lee Duguid for her support of the Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™. Lee has been supporting the walk in Sudbury since 1993.
“I saw an ad in the local newspaper that said if you raise $75, you got a t-shirt and well, I really wanted that t-shirt,” recalls Lee.
That year, Lee raised $610. Fast forward 24 years and she is still an active walk participant and a huge supporter of the animals in our community. Lee has been top fundraiser in the province for the last nine years, raising over $79,000, and this year alone, collected an incredible amount of $8,693.90.
We can’t thank Lee enough for her continued support! Thank you for your commitment to the animals!
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Our foal has a name
Thank you to everyone who entered the Name the Foal contest last month. With nearly 500 entries, we received many fantastic suggestions and the judges had a difficult time selecting a winner. After much deliberation, we are please to announce the winner of the contest and recipient of the Green Hawk $100 gift card and prize pack.
Congratulations to Marj Burnette of Gravenhurst for naming our sweet foal Quin (Algonquin). We hope you enjoy your prize!
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