Puppy adoption blitz

The Ontario SPCA Barrie Branch’s investigations team brought in a litter of adorable, wriggly Rottweiler/German Shepherd-mix puppies, all needing new homes.

News quickly spread that some exceptionally cute puppies were at the shelter and available for adoption!

It was thrilling for staff to watch prospective families and owners come in to see the puppies so quickly after they had arrived at the shelter.

Before we knew it, all of the puppies had been adopted out within eight hours! It must have been true “puppy love”, and we know they will thrive in their new loving homes.

Click here for more adoptable pets.

Vince saves the day

We are happy to be acknowledging Vince Pless this month, who has been a part of our volunteer team here at the Ontario SPCA Barrie Branch for many years.

Vince has filled the role of dog walker and event volunteer for quite some time, but this summer he really went beyond the call of duty.

Our branch works with the Barrie Charity Bingo Hall on Bayfield Street, and our volunteers assist at the hall during days that are dedicated to our shelter.

When our usual bingo volunteer had to step away due to another commitment this summer, Vince stepped up to the plate and covered almost every bingo day for us!

We appreciate his unwavering commitment to the animals and are so grateful to have him here at our branch. Thank you Vince!

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As communities across the province cope with the extreme hot and cold weather this past year, we have a growing need for nutritious, hydrating canned cat food at our branch.

Keeping the kittens and cats in our care properly hydrated is crucial to their health regardless of the season, and we go through several cases a day.

Wet cat food is also used for medical reasons for sick or recovering felines.

If you think you can help us here at the Ontario SPCA Barrie Branch with a donation of wet cat food or financial support, please let us know.  Even the smallest amount, whether it is a few cans or a few dollars, would make an immense difference to the cats in our care.

Donations can be dropped off directly at our shelter. Thank you in advance for your support of our felines.

Fall in Love - iAdopt for Fall

Fall is a great time to welcome a new addition into your family! Because there’s no better time to fall in love, iAdopt For Fall.

There are many animals awaiting their forever homes at Ontario SPCA Communities across the province. Our adoption campaign “iAdopt for Fall” aims to get as many animals as possible placed into their loving forever homes.

For the month of September, the adoption rate for all adult cats is only $99 at all Ontario SPCA branches.

There is still time! iAdopt for Fall ends September 30th.

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.

Tips for Student Volunteers

The fall is a great time to volunteer, whether it’s for community hours or for job experience.

The Ontario SPCA receives hundreds of student volunteer applications every year; therefore it’s important that your application stands out.

If you are a high school student looking for a position within the Ontario SPCA, there are things you can do!

The most important tip is to complete every section of the online application form.

Apply early! If you need hours for the coming year, don’t wait until the end of the first semester to apply. 

Positions are limited and the volunteer recruitment process can take a month or more to complete.

Volunteer positions can pop up at anytime, so check the website regularly so you don’t miss out!

Friends For Life! Walk™ is THIS weekend!

Tails are wagging for the Ontario SPCA Friends for Life!Walk™ .

We’re now in our final stretch with only a week left to go!

This weekend, thousands of walk participants across the province, will enjoy a stroll with their families around the park in their community to help raise support for animals in need across Ontario.

We encourage everyone to come out and walk with us! Even if you don’t have a pet, come out to enjoy the day and support this worthwhile cause.

Everyone who registered is working hard to raise pledges and we appreciate your support! If you’re unable to walk, you can always support a walker. Click here to find a person or team to sponsor.

If you haven’t registered, you still can! Just go to friendsforlifewalk.ca.

We’ll see you at the walk!