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September 2018
We are gearing up for our most exciting and inspiring event of the year, the Friends for Life! Walk™. Our wonderful community will come together once again for a fun-filled day at the Pembroke Marina and help change animals’ lives one step at a time. We hope to see you there!
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Are you ready to Walk?
The Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™ presented by Petplan® iss just over 1 week away! On September 22nd and 23rd, animal lovers across Ontario will unite to support vital medical care and safe shelter for animals in need. Help us ensure we reach our goal of raising $300,000 by doing one of the following:
Register for the walk
Support a friend who is walking or
Donate!
By participating and raising funds for the Walk, YOU have the chance to WIN some amazing prizes!
1) Top Adult Fundraiser Prize: Bissel Prize Pack valued at $650!
2) Top Youth Walker Fundraiser Prize: $75 Gift Card for Chapters Indigo!
3) Top Team Fundraiser Prize: $250 Ultimate Dining Gift Card!
Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for event day contests and share your Walk photos using the #FFL hashtag for another chance to win!
Twitter & Instagram: @FFL
Hashtag: #FFL
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Helping the homeless and their pets
For the most part, homeless pet owners provide the animals they care for with love and companionship, but they often lack the financial ability to spay or neuter, provide vaccinations, and basic animal care supplies that we often take for granted.
In the latest Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, Todd Stosuy, Field Services Manager with the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter describes his work with people experiencing homelessness and how to help them care for their animals.
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Traveling with your pets safety tips
Heading off on a road trip with your pet? There are so many things to think about before setting off on any adventure with your four-legged friend. We’re here to help with tips to keep you and your pet safe, no matter what you face on the road.
Check out the video “Traveling with your pets” for some great tips and tricks.
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Feral cat information session
Join us to learn how Trap Neuter Release programs paired with well managed feral cat colonies have been successfully aiding communities with their feral cat overpopulation.
September 15th, 2018 | 9am - 12pm at the Petawawa Legion located at 3583 Petawawa Blvd.
Cost for the session is free but donations are always appreciated.
For more information, contact April Sereda-Ashcroft by email, aseredaashcroft@ospca.on.ca or call 613-635-7508. |
Smiling faces and great stories
It was a truly rewarding and inspiring visit recently to the Riverview Heights Retirement Residence with some of our furry little friends. Not only do the residents embrace the time spent with the animals, but our four legged chums also get some extra TLC!
The staff also looks forward to these visits, listening to the residents reminisce about old family pets. Their stories are always so heartwarming!
If you know a retirement residence that would benefit from some furry friend visits, please contact the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre at 613-635-7508 or email renfrewcounty@ospca.on.ca.
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Campers unleash their love for animals
Our campers sure unleashed their love for animals this past summer! Many animal-loving youth joined us for a fun-filled adventurous week! Campers gained valuable animal welfare awareness through hands on interactions and opportunities. We shared a day in the life at Pembroke Animal Hospital, horsed around at Canyon Creek Farm, we cuddled and scrubbed, learned and loved.
Thank you to all our future animal advocates for taking a pawsitive step towards making a difference in the lives of animals! We hope to see you again next year. |
Co-op student gains experience at the Animal Centre
The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is a great learning environment for students entering the animal care field. We recently had the opportunity to host a Veterinary Assistant student, Charlotte, for a summer co-op.
Charlotte spent her time helping the animals in our care thrive by providing extra enrichment and some good old fashion TLC. It was great watching her learn and grow with us and we wish her and her new kitten, Ptolemy, the very best!
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Thank you to our 2018 Friends for Life! Walk™ Presenting Sponsor
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