Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
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March 2023
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Shadow is a sweet senior looking for a loving home
Shadow came to us after her human sadly passed away. This sweet senior girl is 12 years old and is looking for her furever home where she can spend the days relaxing and taking in all the affection she can find.
Shadow can be a bit shy, but she’s a friendly cat looking for a friend. She has some special needs as she is in the early stages of kidney disease, but she is staying healthy with a good diet and proper care. She is looking for the purr-fect family who will help her thrive into her golden years. To help her find a loving home to call her own, a generous donor has kindly paid her adoption fee.
If you’re looking for some laughs and someone to liven up your life, think about inviting Shadow into your life.
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Help animals in need by hosting a fundraising event
Have we ever mentioned how amazing our community is?! Our friends from the Erin Shamrock's Novice Black hockey team stopped by to donate funds raised by doing a bottle drive in their area. The team raised $287 for the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre. We are thrilled these community minded young athletes chose to support our charity!
Did you know there are many different ways you can help animals in need, including hosting your own fundraising event? Visit our website to learn more about how you can help. As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA depends on the generosity of donors to change the lives of animals in need.
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Making furry friends for life with AnimalSmart™
Our AnimalSmart™ presentations are in full swing! We have been visiting classes and community groups all over Ontario to deliver our engaging humane education presentations. We are continuing to recruit volunteers and are accepting booking requests from schools/community groups.
AnimalSmart™ is the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s humane education program designed to foster empathy, promote a sense of responsibility, and inspire connection with animals and the environment. We offer presentations free of charge to schools and community groups for Grades 1-8.
Help us create a brighter future for animals by becoming a Humane Education volunteer! If you enjoy working with children and youth, and have a passion for presenting, we want to hear from you!
Interested in booking a presentation at your school? Fill out our online form, and we’ll see you soon!
Visit animalsmart.ca to learn more about the program and how you can become involved.
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Become a foster volunteer and change a life
Kitten season is upon us, and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society needs foster volunteers to help these youngsters – and other animals in need of TLC – thrive in a home environment. It’s a rewarding way to give back to your community by helping an animal get the second chance they deserve.
Foster volunteers provide a safe and nurturing environment for both cats and dogs of all ages who may require a little additional TLC as they prepare for adoption. This includes pregnant animals and their litters, animals who have been injured or who are recovering from an illness and may have medical needs, and animals who might need a little more socialization.
If you’re able to open your home to an animal in need, visit our website to learn more and apply online. We will provide you with all the resources needed to ensure both you and the animal are successful in your foster journey together.
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Helping animals for 150 years
It’s been 150 years since the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society was established as a registered charity with the purpose of providing care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need. Test your knowledge by reading our blog, How much do you know about the Ontario SPCA? While a lot has changed in over a century, one thing remains the same – we’re here to help the animals.
As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we are thankful for the generosity of our donors and our communities. Since the Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding, donations are the lifeline that keep animals safe across our communities. This work would not be possible without our amazing network of support.
Help us celebrate 150 years of adoptions, advocacy and change by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and visit at ontariospca.ca to learn more about the work being done across the province.
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Protecting puppies and kittens in their first weeks
Puppies and kittens are extremely susceptible to disease and illness when they are first born. Up until the age of 12 weeks, their immune system is fragile. Like humans, they receive immune protection through maternally derived antibodies (MDAs) by drinking their mom’s first milk, called colostrum. Unlike human babies, who receive immune protection in the womb, animals only receive the MDAs at birth, which can leave them vulnerable.
It's important to take precautions when handling young animals. Our friends at Royal Canin offer some tips to help keep puppies and kittens healthy and safe as they mature. From feeding to disease prevention, read this month’s blog to learn more about how to help puppies and kittens thrive.
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Thank you for being so sweet
Our ovens are cooling, our aprons are dusted with flour, and we have officially wrapped up Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA! Cupcake Day was a huge success this year and we couldn't have done it without you. You made changing the lives of animals a piece of cake!
This year's event raised a lot of dough – over $70,000 and counting! Because of the incredible support from local bakers and at-home whisk-takers, the animals in our care are receiving a second chance at finding their fur-ever homes.
On behalf of all your friends at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society (human, and furry!), thank you for baking a difference and making Cupcake Day the sweetest day of the year for animals in need!
If you haven’t donated yet, you’re not too late! Donate today at cupcakeday.ca!
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