Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
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May 2022
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Ingrid becomes the star of the 6 o'clock news
Ingrid came into our care in early December with mobility issues. Thought to be about a year or two old, she walks with uncoordinated movements and is unable to fully straighten her front legs. Her physical challenges have not impacted her enthusiasm for life, or her ability to get around the house.
Ingrid needed a quiet home with a patient adopter who could help her feel secure and thrive. We knew it would take a special adopter to come along and fall in love with Ingrid – someone committed to giving her the medication and regular veterinary checkups she needs to live a happy and healthy life.
With adopters passing this sweet girl by, we shared her story on social media and with local media outlets to help her find the purr-fect home. Heather saw her story on the news and knew Ingrid was meant to be part of her life. Now Ingrid will always have someone to curl up next to for belly rubs.
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Community comes together to name 13 kittens
You won’t believe the big, beautiful family that came into our care in April. It’s no surprise to welcome kittens into our care this time of year, but we weren’t expecting 13 babies between two moms!
We asked our community to get creative and help us name the 13 kittens and their co-parenting moms. The kittens are being raised by two mother cats, both of whom also needed names and are sharing their kitten-rearing duties. These feline families were found living under a deck and were brought to the animal centre to receive care.
Our local supporters didn’t disappoint! Over 100 people commented on our post on Facebook with their suggested names. In the end, the names that were selected were: Annie, Beth, Captain, Daisy, Essie, Flora, Gracey, Hank, Indie, Jazz, Keanu, Layla and Matilda. Nova and Olive were the names chosen for the momma cats. Thank you to everyone who submitted names!
Once they are old enough, the kittens and their mothers will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and placed up for adoption to find loving forever homes.
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7 tips to help you reunite a lost dog with its family
Have you ever seen a pooch wandering alone and wondered, “What should I do?” The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society helped reunite 282 lost animals with their families last year and has developed a list of tips to follow if you find a lost dog.
From how to check for identification, who to call, and additional steps you can take to spread the word, here’s what you need to know.
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Are you prepared for an emergency?
If an emergency struck, would you be ready? If you missed Emergency Preparedness Week, it’s not too late to prepare for the unexpected.
Emergency Preparedness Week was May 1-7 and the Ontario SPCA partnered with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs to help spread the important message of having an emergency plan for your family that also includes your animals.
Visit our Emergency Preparedness page for a list of items to include in your pet`s emergency survival kit, as well as resources on how to develop an emergency preparedness plan and escape plan.
By having the necessary supplies to shelter in place, and a plan to evacuate with your pets, you’ll be prepared for the unexpected and will help ensure you’re able to care for your family and pets during an emergency.
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Let your love of animals live forever
When you look back at your life, what are some of your fondest memories? Like so many of us, we can guess that some of your favourite moments may involve your connection to a pet or animal – a bird or a bunny, a dog or a cat, or perhaps even a horse, turtle or fish. Animals have likely been one of your most treasured friends and true companions in life.
When you think about your life’s purpose, the difference you’ve made, and how you can leave the world a better place, do you think about your love for the animals? If so, a gift in your Will to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society might be part of your legacy.
May is Leave a Legacy month and we’re here to answer your questions about legacy giving. Visit our website to learn more about how your love of animals can live forever. Find answers to your questions and be inspired by others who have made helping animals part of their lasting legacy.
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Changing lives on #TransferTuesday
Thank YOU for making second chances possible for 41 dogs who made the journey from North Carolina last week to find loving homes here in Ontario.
When a request for assistance comes in, the Ontario SPCA helps in whatever way it can to change the lives of animals in need. With 12 animal centres across the province, and space to accommodate dogs, the Ontario SPCA is giving these dogs the second chance they deserve by transporting them to areas of Ontario where there are families waiting to adopt.
There are many animal shelters in the United States that are at capacity, which means that they don’t have space to help any more animals that show up on their doorstep. These dogs were in need of a home and had few options left.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more #TransferTuesday updates on the first Tuesday of every month!
Interested in adopting? Visit ontariospca.ca/adopt
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