October 2017

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.

Friends for Life! Walk™ a great success

Our annual Friends for Life! Walk™ in support of animal welfare took place on September 24th at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre. It was one of the hottest days of the year but that didn’t deter close to 250 participants from attending. Pets kept cool in the doggie pools and the misting tent was a big hit for all. The event featured some amazing dog agility demonstrations and participants were able to get a behind the scene look of the animal centre. 

Thanks to NewRoads Automotive Group for being a “Big Bark” Sponsor for the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre’s Friends for Life! Walk™. With their significant contribution, NewRoads Automotive Group is instrumental in supporting animal welfare in the GTA. These funds will go directly toward surgeries, medications, adoptions, animal transfers and emergency treatment at the Ontario SPCA. Without amazing partners like this, we wouldn’t be able to help as many animals in need. A huge “Big Bark” thank you to our friends at NewRoads Automotive Group!

Thanks to all of our marketplace vendors, community partners, staff and volunteers who made this event a tremendous success. Hope to see you again next year!

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!

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.

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!