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October 2017

Have you heard the news? The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is moving. With our lease coming to an end, we took the opporutnity to relocate to a more suitable building that can better accomodate the animals. Stop by our new location at 115 Woodcrest Drive in Pembroke. Need to reach us by phone? Call us at 613-635-7508. We look forward to hearing from you.


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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

It was an unusually hot day for September, but the heat didn’t stop over 70 participants from taking part in the Friends for Life! Walk™. Over $28,000 was raised for the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre! THANK YOU!!!

We had 20 different vendors, SKYZA Inflatable, face painting, agility demos and so much more. We also held contests throughout the day for oldest dog, greatest trick and best dressed. Our breakfast muffins were donated by the Kitchen Eatery in Pembroke and breakfast sponsored by the Pembroke Animal Hospital. Our delicious BBQ eats were donated by Hyska’s Independent Grocers in Petawawa.

The success of this event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amazing community and dedicated volunteers and staff. We would also like to thank our Media Sponsor, 104.9myFM and our Top Paw Sponsor, Pet-Valu Pembroke and Petawawa! Participant photos are now available on our Facebook page.


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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 and their role in animal care and shelter medicine.

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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Meet Darren

Darren Burgess is one of our many volunteers at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre and has been volunteering as a special events volunteer and dog walker for over a year. Each Thursday, Darren arrives promptly at 4pm to enrich our canines. He spends time playing with them, grooming them and giving the dogs love and attention. Darren was also a huge help in the planning of our Friends for Life! Walk™. He took time out to help with the site event plans, set up tents, load and unload event materials and so much more. 

The staff and the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre truly appreciate everything Darren does to help out. We are so lucky to have him as part of our Ontario SPCA family!
What is….Trivia Night!

The Ontario SPCA Renfrew Country Animal Centre recently held it’s first ever Trivia Night fundraiser on Friday, September 15th at the Petawawa Legion. What a fun night it turned out to be. We had 16 teams composed of six to eight people including a group of teachers, legion members and Ontario SPCA staff.

The event raised over $1,100 in support of the animals in our community. Thank you to everyone who attended. Follow us on our Facebook page for updates on the next Trivia Night fundraiser. It’s a great way to spend a Friday night!
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Finding homes for the holidays

The Ontario SPCA is gearing up to find homes for as many animals as possible during “iAdopt for the Holidays”. From November 1st to December 31st, SPCAs, Humane Societies, rescue groups and animal welfare groups across Canada will be encouraging people to choose pet adoption as their first option when bringing home a new family member.

Watch for the campaign launch on November 1st and stay tuned for exciting contests, adoption stories, photos and more during iAdopt for the Holidays.

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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