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September 2015
Welcome to NewsHound!
Another summer has come and gone and we want to thank everyone who took the pledge to NOT leave pets unattended in vehicles. Now that the cooler weather is upon us, it's time to pull out the sweaters and enjoy some fall weather with our furry friends. To kick off the new season, we have some great fall tips to share. (Click on the video below.)
We would also like to thank everyone who shared their feedback on the newsletter. Stay tuned for some exciting changes to Newshound in the months to come.
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Shy "Pinball" Connects with his Match
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Erin
Friends for life! Walk™ Takes Place this Weekend
A Day in the Life of a Service Dog
No Hot Pets Campaign a Huge Success
Separation Anxiety and Your Pet
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Shy "Pinball" Connects with his Match
“Pinball” was originally surrendered to the Ontario SPCA Huron County Branch and then transferred to Orangeville. He had only been here about a week, but he was pretty shy and didn’t come out for just anyone.
A young lady came in to the shelter to look around and decide she would come back with her mother. Upon their return, they entered the cat room where Pinball was staying, and it was fate! Pinball was all over the mother, rubbing up against her and giving her kisses. At one time it looked like he was trying to crawl in her purse. The daughter came back in to the shelter to update us and said what a perfect match it has been for her parents.
Pinball fits right in and loving his new home.
View adoptable animals.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Erin
Erin is a fairly new volunteer and proving to be quite an asset to the team. She started at the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Branch off doing play therapy with the cats as part of her community service hours for high school.
When Erin learned that we were short on animal care volunteers due to summer holidays, she eagerly jumped in to help. She was trained by staff right away and has been a wonderful help. Erin is excellent with the animals and they love to see her arrive. She comes in at 8:30am every Thursday and Friday and has definitely surpassed her 40 hours required for her school credit.
Erin is very dedicated to the animals at the shelter and she has been a tremendous help to the staff. She is hard working and a joy to have around. We all love her positive attitude but most of all we love her wonderful and very funny sense of humor.
Thank you Erin for everything you do!
View current volunteer opportunities.
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Friends for life! Walk™ Takes Place this Weekend
There’s still time to register for the Friends of life! Walk™ taking place this Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Orangeville Ward, 200 Alder Street. It’s not just a walk…it’s a fun-filled day for the entire family. Face painting, pet contests, agility courses, pet spa and so much more.
Visit friendsforlifewalk.ca for a complete list of activities and prize categories and don’t forget to register today!
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A Day in the Life of a Service Dog
“Thai” isn’t your average dog. She is a sweet girl with a pretty important job….to keep her owner Medric Cousineau, who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), safe.
Read more on How Therapy Dogs Help with PTSD.
Not all dogs can be service dogs. “The ability to stay curled up under a table, for three hours, for a dog, it’s a skill. It’s an acquired, trained, skill,” says Cousineau.
Have you ever wondered if your dog has what it takes to be a service dog?
Check out the latest video A Day in the Life of a Service Dog to learn more about Medric and Thai, and what qualities to look for in a service dog.
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No Hot Pets Campaign a Huge Success
The 2015 No Hot Pets campaign has now come to a close and we would like to thank everyone who helped to spread the word about the dangers of leaving pets in hot vehicles.
The campaign was a huge success, with close to 100 SPCAs, Humane Societies and Rescue Groups across Canada participating. The campaign reached millions of viewers online and saw thousands of people sign the online pledge.
With your help, we were able to save pets’ lives this summer! We look forward to launching the campaign again in May 2016.
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Separation Anxiety and Your Pet
It’s back to school and back to routine. For many of us, that means having to leave our pets home alone for longer periods of time.
A change in schedule and routine can lead to many pets experiencing separation anxiety as they aren’t used to the quieter household.
If your pet is displaying any of these symptoms, they may be experiencing separation anxiety:
• Urinating and Defecating
• Barking and Howling
• Chewing, Digging and Destruction of household
• Escaping from where confined when left alone, or separated from guardian
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Calla Spencer
Manager
Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre |
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