Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
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May 2022
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An old soul gets a new lease on life
We have lots of beautiful older souls come through the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre looking for their furever families. Pharaoh was one of these special older friends.
Pharaoh is an Italian Greyhound who was 10 years old when he came to us from Napanee after his pet parent sadly passed away. He was a shy little guy, but he had a big personality.
When Marie and her husband came to visit, it wasn’t long before we knew this would be the perfect fit. They adopted sweet Pharaoh and often share updates about his daily activities – and his stylish wardrobe handmade by his new mom.
Interested in giving an animal like Pharaoh a loving forever home?
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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.
Special thanks to Cornwall Fire Services, which visited our animal centre to help raise awareness about Emergency Preparedness Week and the need to include your furry family members in your emergency plans.
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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What to know before adopting a guinea pig
Guinea pigs are incredibly gentle, social creatures and make great companions. If you’ve been thinking of welcoming a guinea pig into your life, meet the adorable guinea pigs currently waiting for loving homes.
Careful consideration before adopting, including research and planning, plus plenty of love and patience, will foster a strong and loving relationship that will help you discover the joy of these sweet little animals, and make you friends for life!
Before you adopt, here’s what you need to know about guinea pig nutrition, housing, behaviour and more.
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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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