Barrie Branch
 

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December 2014
Welcome to NewsHound!

The holidays are upon us! In this edition of NewsHound, the Ontario SPCA would like to thank you, our dedicated supporters and volunteers for your continued commitment to Animal Welfare. Working together we can make a difference in the lives of countless animals in need.
 
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season! 

Thank you Video

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Foster Family Saves the Day
 
Give Me a "V"

Rest in Peace Marion

Adopted Dog Becomes YouTube Sensation
 
We Give Thanks to our Volunteers

Rocky and Friends...Collect Them All
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 Stewie and Bruce Wayne Barrie Newshound
 
Foster Family Saves the Day

A sad little Chihuahua came in to the Ontario SPCA Barrie Branch in terrible condition.  His nails were more then two inches long, he had a flea infestation and he was emaciated.

After “Stewie” was examined and treated, we needed to get him into a foster home as quick as possible so that he could be cared for and put some weight on. Thankfully a wonderful foster family came forward and took him in. 

Stewie’s extended stay at his foster home turned into a permanent new family as nobody had come in to claim him.His foster mom was so in love with him that she just needed to adopt him.  She proudly showed off videos and pictures of Stewie with his new Chihuahua friend “Bruce Wayne” playing and snuggling. It was a prefect match.

Congratulations Kim, Frank, Bruce Wayne and Stewie!

View adoptable animals

 
 volunteer
 
Give Me a "V"

V - Very important
O - Outstanding
L - Lending a hand
U - Unbelievable
T - Trust worthy
E - Excited
E - Engaged 
R - Reliable 

This describes an amazing guy name David who comes to our shelter three times a week, for four hours at a time.

David does everything from general cleaning, laundry, litter pans,stacking and organizing our storage area and even helps organize our inventory. 

Thank you David for your continued support and dedication. It is because of wonderful people like you that we are able to continue the life saving work we do.

View current volunteer opportunities.


 
 
 Marion Fell, Barrie Newshound
 
Rest in Peace Marion

It is with heavy hearts, that we say goodbye to a major donor and supporter. Marion Fell, a devoted and long time advocate for animal welfare has died peacefully in her sleep just shy of her 100th birthday!

Marion came to Barrie in 1933, and for the next eight decades accomplished many great feats that changed the landscape of compassionate treatment of animals in the area.

Read her touching tribute in the Barrie Examiner as we honour this wonderful, caring and extraordinary women.

Marion's legacy will always be remembered!

Photo credit:  Barrie Examiner

 

 
 
 
 
 Bella the piano playing dog
 
Adopted Dog Becomes YouTube Sensation

When Mike Filsinger posted a video on YouTube of his goddaughter Raven’s dog Bella, he had no idea it would become an internet sensation.

Their video “Dog Plays Waltz on Piano”, featuring Bella wearing a suit and Mike’s hands playing piano through the sleeves, has garnered over 72,000 views and lead to their appearance on Fox’s Cause for Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular

Read full story here.
 
 
 
 Thank You Volunteers
 
We Give Thanks to our Volunteers

Happy Holidays to all of our Ontario SPCA volunteers!

Your inspiring dedication and tremendous example of compassion for the animals in our care is what allows the Ontario SPCA to exceed.  

With gratitude in our hearts for your contributions to our cause, we salute you for your untiring support throughout the year.  

From our family to yours happy holidays! 
 
 
 
 Unconditional Love

You Help Save Lives

The Ontario SPCA depends almost entirely on the generosity of people like you - your compassion enables us to provide urgently needed care and shelter for the thousands of innocent animals that suffer from injury, abuse or neglect each year in this province.

Every success we achieve – every life we save – is only possible with the ongoing generosity of our supporters and donors.  

On behalf of all of us at the Ontario SPCA, including all our frontline staff across the province who work so hard to save lives, thank you!

 
 
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