Ontario SPCA

June 2015
Welcome to NewsHound!

Father's Day is just around the corner and we want to honour all those wonderful fur dads! Read all about our #dadsbff campaign to see how you can pay tribute to that wonderful man in your life. And don't forget to check out our Paws & Give virtual giving catalogue to find the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life.

This edition of Newshound also has great tips on pet care and training. Happy reading!

Stray "Melina" Finds a Home

Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Walking in Memory of Miss Louise

Introduce your Pets to Off-Leash Parks

Top 5 Reasons to Leave your Pet Home

Who is dad's best friend?

Stray “Malina” Finds a Home

It was a chilly February day when “Malina” was brought into Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre. She took some time to warm up to her new surroundings and become comfortable, and with her timid personality, we knew we needed to find Malina the right match! When her adopter saw her on the website, she quickly came in to meet her. We are so happy that on April 15, 2015, Malina found her forever home.

Her adopter says, “Thanks again for all your help and thanks for helping me find my next best friend.”

View all available animals.

Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Looking for a camp for the animal lover in your home? Register now for the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre’s Unleashed Summer Camp for kids

Campers will learn about animal health and wellness, pet first aid, animal enrichment and much more through hands on experience with pets of all kinds. They will also enjoy exciting games and crafts for a week full of animal fun!

Sessions begin in July and space is limited.

Walking in Memory of Miss Louise

The Friends for Life! Walk™ will be a little more special this year for Tanya Kim who will be walking in memory of her beloved Miss Louise, who has sadly passed away.

Join Tanya and friends at the Provincial Education & Animal Center (PEAC) Walk in Newmarket on September 19th, to pay tribute to Miss Louise and all the special animals that have touched our lives.

Around the province, thousands of walk participants will enjoy a stroll with their families to help raise support for the animals in need across Ontario. Even people without pets come out to enjoy the day and support this worthwhile cause.

Register today at friendsforlifewalk.ca!

Introduce your Pet to Off-Leash Parks

Off-leash parks are becoming more popular in many cities. If you haven’t checked them out, here are some quick tips to introduce your pet and get them ready to socialize at the Friends for Life! Walk™.

Take your dog to a local park and walk him in the vicinity of the leash-free area without putting him in. Allowing him to observe the sights and sounds of the other dogs will expose him to the environment.

Visiting the park during “off hours” such as early in the day or during the week will mean less dogs. For his first few visits, one or two dogs is the ideal.

Practice obedience at home. Commands like sit, stay and come can become a distant memory to your dog once there are dogs running, barking and playing. Having your dog as sharp as possible to his basic commands makes life a lot easier, especially when it’s time to leave!

These are just a couple of ideas to help socialize your pet and make new friends.

Find more tips on the Ontario SPCA Blog.

Top 5 Reasons to Keep your Pet Home

There are so many reasons why pets don’t belong in vehicles, but hot summer days are exceptionally dangerous!

1. Parked cars can quickly reach deadly temperatures, even on relatively mild days with the car parked in the shade and the windows slightly open.

2. Dogs have a limited ability to sweat; even a short time in a hot environment can be life-threatening. A dog's normal body temperature is about 39°C and a temperature of 41°C can be withstood only for a very short time before irreparable brain damage or even death can occur.

3. Five minutes is never just five minutes.

4. Strict laws are in place to punish offenders

5. Unless pets are secure in a crate or restraint device in the back seat, car rides can be dangerous for pets.

Take the pledge at nohotpets.ca and help spread the word about the importance of NOT leaving pets in vehicles.

Who is dad’s best friend?

June is quickly flying by and that means two awesome things. The first is that you’ve hopefully been soaking up lots of summer sun with all your pet friends. The second is that Father’s Day is right around the corner!

Because of Father’s Day, we have launched a super fun campaign called #DadsBFF.

We’re asking you all to snap a pic of dads with their best pet friend(s) and to share it using #dadsBFF on social media. All of the images shared will help us build an online mosaic featuring pictures of dads and their BFFs.

Help bring dads everywhere closer to their pets, and grow our network of pet loving humans at the same time! What are you waiting for? Grab your favourite treats and a selfie-stick and get snapping!

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