August 2014 Welcome to NewsHound!     In this edition of NewsHound, read about iAdopt for Fall, learn more about the launch of the new volunteer management software and find out how to register and take part in the upcoming Friends For Life! Walk™. Adopter Community Q&A   Volunteer Software Launched   Join Operation Pet Rescue   iAdopt for Fall   Don't Forget Your Pet   Friends For Life! Walk™

Adopters Community    On Thursday, July 31st we held an Ontario SPCA Adopter Community Live Q&A Party!   Members asked their questions on Facebook all month long, then on the night of July 31st, from 8-9pm, they logged in to the Adopter Community to see the answers to their questions. We want to thank everyone who submitted their great questions! If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to log in and check out the growing library of Q&As; a great resource for pet owners! Along with live Q&A sessions, some other exclusive features you will find by joining the Ontario SPCA Adopter Community include; posting and sharing photos; connecting with other adopters in your neighbourhood; and getting access to specially created e-cards for animal lovers.   Register Now!         No Hot Pets Finishes Strong   As summer comes to a close, so does our No Hot Pets campaign.   The Ontario SPCA and participating shelters across Canada have been working together to share the dangers of leaving pets unattended in hot vehicles all summer long.  Let's work together to continue sharing this message until the end of August. You can still take the pledge, if you haven’t yet. Take the pledge now!    If you see a pet in a hot vehicle, report it! Reporting is as easy as dialing 310-SPCA.  Watch for a 2014 campaign recap coming this fall in NewsHound. To learn more about No Hot Pets, visit nohotpets.ca.      Join Operation Pet Rescue By making monthly contributions you join a group of committed animal lovers who help the Ontario SPCA respond quickly and effectively to animals in need of immediate protection and care. Rehabilitating rescued animals often requires months of veterinary care, special medication and food and socialization - making large demands on the Ontario SPCA's limited resources. Operation Pet Rescue members help us fund important programs like Animal Care & Protection and Rescue & Relief™  - enabling us to respond quickly and effectively to these animals' needs. Join Operation Pet Rescue Now!              iAdopt for Fall   Because there’s no better time to fall in love, iAdopt For Fall.   Wouldn’t it be nice to have a furry companion to enjoy the fresh fall weather with?   What better time to welcome a new addition into your family than during the fall months!   From August 1st – September 30th, particpating societies will be running the “iAdopt for Fall” adoption campaign.   Take our online Meet Your Match™  adopter survey so you’ll know before coming in to one of our shelters which type of animal you really click with. Take the survey now!   To learn more about iAdopt,  visit www.iadopt.ca.           Volunteers can now manage their own schedule!™   Ontario SPCA volunteers can now update their contact information and manage their own schedule all from home. The Ontario SPCA has launched a new online software system called "Better Impact"; this system is especially designed to manage volunteers and provide a more efficient way of communicating. As a volunteer you can sign up for shifts, inform us of any vacations, log hours, or change your phone number all from your home. Volunteers just need an email address and access to the internet to get started. For more information see you branch for details or log into www.myvolunteer.page.com to create your web page.         Friends For Life! Walk™   September 20th and 21st, 2014 is the Friends for Life! Walk™ weekend to save pets. Around the province thousands of walk participants will enjoy a stroll with their families in their community to help raise support for animals in need across Ontario.  Even people without pets can come out to enjoy the day and support this worth while cause.   Find a walk near you.   This event is your opportunity to help the thousands of animals at the Ontario SPCA  who are waiting to find their own friend for life!   Visit friendsforlifewalk.ca to register and learn more.

Jen Hughes Manager Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre