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May 2015Welcome to NewsHound!
May 3rd – May 9th was Emergency
Preparedness Week and the Ontario SPCA wants you to keep your pet safe. Head over to your local Ontario SPCA Branch
to pick up your Emergency Preparedness window decal and visit ontariospca.ca/ep for tips on what to
consider when creating an emergency pet kit.
This month, we are also launching our No Hot Pets campaign to keep pets safe and
out of hot cars. Join the movement by
visiting nohotpets.ca and read below for tips on how to keep your pets cool.
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"Zelda" Finds a Safe Place to Land
Kibbles & Bids a Big Success
Help Find a Home for "Henley"
Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™
No Hot Pets is Back!
Small Change Can Save a Life
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“Zelda” Finds a Safe Place to Land
The adorable little “Zelda” came into our care in February as a stray. She was examined by a veterinarian and it was determined she was a special needs cat with Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia, a non-progressive neurological condition she was born with.
We were thrilled when a visitor came into the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre and wanted to give Zelda the caring, loving home she deserved. We are so pleased to know that Zelda is happy and her special needs are being taken care of.
View all available animals.
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Kibbles & Bids a Big Success
We are pleased to highlight the Kibble & Bids Facebook auction, and how your ongoing support in addition to the hard work of our volunteers and donors, has brought our total to $2,000 as of April this year!
Whether you’re looking to buy a special gift or donate a gently-used treasure, we are grateful for your support. All proceeds raised will directly support the animals here at the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre.
Please contact us at (705) 645-6225 or email muskoka@ospca.on.ca for more information.
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Help Find a Home for “Henley”
Our Meet your Match® adoption program continues to find homes for the many animals that come into the Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre. Your donations help animals such as “Henley”, a charming 7-year-old Miniature Dachshund who was recently surrendered by his owner.
Henley is a fun little guy who loves everyone, and while he enjoys walks and playtime, his favorite pastime is to snuggle up on the sofa with a friend. If you have room on your couch and in your heart for this little guy, please give us a call at (705) 645-6225 or come in for a visit!
Thank you to our donors and supporters whose contributions mean everything to our shelter and the animals.
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Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™SPCAs and Humane Societies across Canada encourage pet owners that if you've 'Got a Pet? Get a Vet!™'
It’s important to establish a relationship with a veterinarian when you get a pet. Just one veterinary check-up a year will help protect against a variety of potentially life-threatening diseases, detect health problems sooner, and avoid unexpected costs.
Veterinarians provide many services such as:
• Early Disease Detection
• Regular Vaccinations
• Flea, Tick and Parasite Prevention
• Prevention of Dental Disease
• Nutritional Counselling
• Pet Identification
• And so much more! Don’t wait until something goes wrong to take your pet in for a check-up. Schedule a visit with your local veterinarian to ensure a longer, healthier life for your pet(s).
Visit gotapetgetavet.ca for a list of veterinarians in your area.
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No Hot Pets is Back!
Temperatures have already broken records in some areas of Ontario and calls are coming in to report pets being left in vehicles.
Tuesday, May 19th marks the official launch of the No Hot Pets campaign.
The Ontario SPCA wants to remind pet owners of the dangers of leaving pets unattended in a vehicle during the hot summer months.
Parked cars can quickly reach deadly temperatures, even on relatively mild days with the car parked in the shade and the windows slightly open.
Don’t forget your pet and pledge to NOT leave your pet in a vehicle this summer.
Visit nohotpets.ca and help spread the word about the dangers of leaving pets in vehicles.
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Small Change Can Save a Life
There’s a new way you can help the animals! Change It is a new program that lets you automatically round up your debit, credit, or mobile wallet purchases and donate the difference to causes you care about. It's the easiest way to give and getting started is simple.
1. Register your card.
2. Choose one or more charities. (Like Ontario SPCA!)
3. Set your monthly rounding limits.
Watch your small change make a world of difference!
You can track your donations online, control your rounding preferences any time and even set a monthly maximum. It's a small change in your life that could make a huge difference for so many others.
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Jane McCamus
Animal Centre Manager
Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre
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