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August 2018
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Who will you walk for?
On Sept. 22 and 23, animal lovers across Ontario will walk in the Friends for Life! Walk™ raising funds to support vital medical care and safe shelter for animals in need.
Will you join us? You don’t need to bring a dog to the Walk to participate. You don’t even need to own a pet! Friends for Life! Walk is a meaningful way for you to give back to your community by helping animals in need.
Not able to walk? You can still support animal friends in need by registering as a virtual walker.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep current on the latest Friends for Life! Walk news, contests and giveaways.
Fundraise & WIN: Register as a Virtual Walker & raise a minimum of $100 online before Aug. 14 for a chance to win a $100 Ren’s Pet Depot gift card. Self-donations count towards your entry. Register now and start raising funds for animals in need!
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You can help save a life
The No Hot Pets campaign is in full swing and we want to continue delivering the important life-saving message that there is no excuse to leave a pet unattended in a vehicle. Let’s keep the conversation going!
Take the pledge today and use #nohotpets on social media to help spread the word about the dangers involved.
Don’t forget to follow our blog for weekly contests and enter to win some fabulous prizes.
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Know the signs of heatstroke
Spending an afternoon in the garden or a day on the trails? When it’s hot outside, even the most responsible pet owners might be at risk of their pet experiencing heatstroke. Increased heart rate, excessive panting or drooling and listlessness are some of the signs that your pet might be in danger. Keep your pets safe by learning the signs and what to do if your pet suffers from heatstroke.
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Boating with pets – safety tips
There’s nothing better than getting out on the lake on a hot summer day. Wind in your hair, splashing water cooling you down, and your furry companion by your side. Boating can be a lot of fun! But it’s important to practice safe boating, especially when there are pets involved.
If you plan on bringing your pets along for the adventure, read our blog Pets and boats: Boating safety tips. We hope these tips help you and your dog have a safe and fun-filled summer boating and swimming!
(Photo above provided by Tammy Stewart) |
Missing cat reunited with family after being lost for years
Ryder, a beautiful black cat found his way to the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre after being homeless and alone. He was in pretty rough shape and had some obvious battle scars, likely from trying to survive out on the streets. With some TLC and vet care, this cheeky fellow was moved to the adoption floor and soon became a star on our Facebook page.
We were thrilled to learn that a visitor to our centre had seen Ryder on Facebook and recognized him right away! Ryder was the cat that had been missing from their lives for almost four years! He had wandered off after the family moved to a new area. How exciting that Ryder was reunited with his family after all these years!
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Scrub-a-dub-dub, there’s a pet in the tub
There are a lot of clean pets walking around Renfrew County thanks to our volunteers from the Petawawa Legion. A wonderful group of individuals dedicated their time to raise money for the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre by holding a dog wash and barbecue.
Over 62 pets showed up for some pampering. And the best part was that $1,700 was raised in four hours! Thank you for our incredible volunteers, the Petawawa Legion and everyone who came to support the animals. |
Summer camp unleashes the animal lover
It’s been an exciting summer for many kids in our community! Our recent Unleashed Summer Camp hosted 12 enthusiastic animal loving campers for a whole week of adventure. What an awesome op-purr-tunity to help foster our future leaders in animal welfare.
Our junior animal advocates lived each camp day to its fullest, surrounded by animals and learning through hands-on experience. Our day trips included a day-in-the-life at Pembroke Animal Hospital and horsing around at Canyon Creek Farm! Unleashed and loving it!
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DIY rope toy and treat dispenser
Make your very own dog toys! It’s the perfect rainy day activity that even the kids can get involved in. With just a tennis ball and some old shirts, you can make your four-legged friend some new toys to pass the time.
Check out this video on how to make your very own rope toy and treat dispenser, or read the blog for detailed instructions.
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DIY cat scratcher
Looking for the ultimate cat scratcher? We have a DIY for you! All you need is a cardboard box, tape, a utility knife and a ruler and you are on your way to making your feline friend one happy cat.
Check out this video to make your very own cat scratcher or visit our blog for detailed instructions. Your cats will go crazy for it!
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Thank you to our 2018 Friends for Life! Walk™ Sponsors
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