Pet Photos with Santa – Ho Ho Ho!
On Sunday, Nov. 19 we held our Pet Photos with Santa event here at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre. A total of 41 dogs, three cats and two guinea pigs all came to have their photos taken.
In addition, we had a wonderful holiday bake sale and some great animal themed vendor market tables. A great time was had by all and over $1200 was raised for the animals in our care.
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Thanksgiving drive helps the animals
A big thank you to PBL Insurance Limited for organizing their October Thanksgiving drive in support of the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre. Spearheaded by Diana Bereas and with the support of colleagues in PBL’s Toronto Office, a giving program was put in place to support people & pets.
Staff donated food for humans and/or cash for animals, resulting in a $500 donation to the Animal Centre. This will help with much needed medicines, surgeries and day to day care of the animals. A special thanks to our partners at PBL Insurance for taking the time to support animal welfare – you truly make a difference! |
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Tips to keep your pet happy and safe
Finding the holiday hustle and bustle a little overwhelming? Your pets are likely feeling it to. With all the new smells and disruption in routines, pets can feel a little stressed during the busy holiday season. It’s especially important to keep you pet’s safety in mind during this time.
Take precautions and keep them away from potential dangers like poinsettias which can be fatal if ingested.
Read our latest pet safety blog for tips on keeping your pets healthy and safe.
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Last minute holiday gift ideas
The holiday countdown is on and the Ontario SPCA’s Paws & Give™ 2017 Holiday Symbolic Giving Catalogue has that purr-fect gift for the special animal lover on your holiday shopping list.
This season, give a gift that gives back in purrs and tail wags. The Ontario SPCA’s Paws & Give™ 2017 Holiday Symbolic Giving Catalogue is filled with gifts to help change the lives of animals in need. To help shoppers with last-minute gifts, the Ontario SPCA has compiled five gift ideas from its Paws & Give catalogue.
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National Cupcake Day™ Student Ambassador Program
National Cupcake Day™ in support of local SPCAs, Humane Societies, and animal welfare groups across Canada is taking place on Feb. 26, 2018. We are now recruiting student ambassadors to lead their school, grade or colleagues in a bake sale fundraiser (can be cupcakes, healthy snacks or whatever you choose) on any day in January or February.
This is a great opportunity to gain volunteer hours, leadership, teamwork, project management and fundraising skills. All funds raised go toward local animal welfare initiatives (surgeries, medicines, daily care). Afterwards, contact the Provincial Education & Animal Centre to arrange to drop off your donations and receive a behind the scenes tour and animal experience!
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Happy Holidays from the Ontario SPCA
The Ontario SPCA would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season with your two and four-legged friends and family members!
Please note the following holiday schedule:
Sunday, Dec. 24 – Animal Centres Open
Monday, Dec. 25 – Animal Centres and Provincial Office Closed
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – Animal Centres and Provincial Office Closed
Sunday, Dec.31 – Animal Centres Open
Monday, Jan. 1 – Animals Centres and Provincial Office Closed
Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.
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