Ready to play and be loved

When the itchy, uncomfortable Brussels Griffon mixed-breed dog named “Gertie” came to us, she had skin damage and hair loss from chronic skin irritation.

Veterinarians determined she had Flea Allergy Dermatitis, and were able to treat her condition effectively.

Although the hair may not grow in all areas, her sociable, outgoing personality outshines her healing fur.

Gertie will flourish in a loving, engaging household and enjoys the company of other dogs, children and cats as well. Her playful antics will bring a smile to your face, come out to visit her at the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre or contact us by phone at (705) 645-6225 to learn more.

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Walk with us to help the animals

There’s no better way to have fun on a crisp fall day than a walk with your pet!

Be sure to mark Sunday, September 21st, 2014, in your calendar for our Friends for Life! Walk™ at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge.

We have a canine obstacle course, raffle prizes, lunch for participants and so much more!

There are also multiple ways to participate in the event besides walking such as creating a fundraising team, challenging another local business and gathering pledges.

Pledge forms are available at the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre, Pet Valu stores and participating veterinary clinics.

Friends for Life! Walk™ registration begins at 9:00am and the walk begins at 9:45am. Don’t be late!

To learn more about the walk, give us a call at (705) 645-6225 or click here to visit us on the web.

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Wandering alone at the side of the road in Perry Sound was a frightened three-month-old Beagle puppy, later named “Lou”. She was visibly injured, and veterinarians discovered after her rescue that she had a broken elbow.

She was immediately given pain medication and booked for surgery. Due to the severe nature of the injury, Lou’s leg could not be saved and the limb was amputated.

Despite her terrible ordeal, Lou never stopped fighting. She made a full recovery and has learned to adapt.

This plucky little Beagle now has a second chance at finding a forever home.

Every day, injured and abandoned pets come into the care of shelters across the province. Many require lifesaving treatment and costly medication, just like Lou.

Your donations to the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre make it possible to provide the necessary treatment to not just recover, but thrive and be loved by a new family.

Donate now!

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!

The Grand Marshal Contest is Back!

The Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™ Grand Marshall contest is back! Does your pet have what it takes?

Submit a photo of your pet, the story behind your pet and why you think your four-legged friend deserves to be the next Grand Marshall.

The top 10 most liked stories will receive a gift basket and be entered into the selection process for the grand prize.

The winning pet will kick off the Newmarket #ospcawalk on September 20th.

The winner will also receive a professional photo shoot and become the next poster pet for Friends for Life! Walk™ marketing materials in 2015.

Enter the contest here.