Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast – New Baby
It ‘s a happy time when you bring a new baby into the household, but it can be a stressful situation for the pets in the family. If you are an animal lover and are expecting a baby – or will be one day – then this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast is for you! Tips to Introducing Your Pet to Your New Baby Jennifer Toof, Manager of Programs & Education at the Ontario SPCA has some great tips to help you...
Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast – Part 3 of 3
The topics on my site are of a light hearted nature, posts that can be read and listened to by all ages, on occasion I share on behalf of the Ontario SPCA important topics that relate to pets and their welfare. After listening to these Pawdcasts I had to decide if it would be one I would want to share due to the topic and content within the Pawdcast, as the topic pertains to animal cruelty I have decided to share. Ontario SPCA...
Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast Part 2 of 3
The topics on my site are of a light hearted nature, posts that can be read and listened to by all ages, on occasion I share on behalf of the Ontario SPCA important topics that relate to pets and their welfare. After listening to this Pawdcast I had to decide if it would be one I would want to share due to the topic and contents within the Pawdcast. I have not had the opportunity to listen to all the Pawdcasts in this series, but I...
Ontario SPCA – Animals’ Voice Pawdcast Part 1 of 3
The topics on my site are of a light hearted nature, posts that can be read and listened to by all ages, on occasion I share on behalf of the Ontario SPCA important topics that relate to pets and their welfare. After listening to this Pawdcast I had to decide if it would be one I would want to share due to the topic and contents within the Pawdcast. Although I have not had the opportunity to listen to the following 2 Pawdcasts in this...
Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast – Operation V.A.L.U.E
I have shared the importance of the Ontario SPCA #nohotpets campaign to help make aware the dangers of leaving pets unattended in cars during the warm weather. The Ontario SPCA now has a year round campaign called: V.A.L.U.E Vulnerable Animals Left Unattended Everyday This campaign is a year long campaign, to assist and bring awareness to people about the importance of not leaving pets unattended in situations that could be harmful...
Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast
An easy phone number to remember but hopefully one you will never have to use: 310-SPCA Province-Wide Toll-Free 24-Hour Phone Number to Report Suspected Animal Cruelty There is no need for an area code, you can call 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week and speak to someone to report your concerns of suspected animal cruelty, and you can do it anonymously. In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, Chris Rodgers, Deputy Chief, Major...
Edie’s Ontario SPCA – Pet of the Week
Well this is a new addition to the usual dogs and cats BIRDS! Just don’t let the cats hear about it 😉 The Ontario SPCA have an unusual amount of birds right now They have Macaws Amazon Parrots Conures and Budgies All the birds (excepts the budgies) came to the Ontario SPCA through an investigation case The conditions they were being kept in were not healthy or acceptable and therefore the animals were removed from the home They...
Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™
Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™ The Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™ presented by Nutrience has moved to a NEW DATE! You can help change animals lives in your community and across the province by joining the Ontario SPCA September 20th and 21st for the 2014 Friends for Life! Walk™ A weekend to save pets! Ontario SPCA Branches and Communities across Ontario are planning a weekend of events to get you and your family out with...
Ontario SPCA – Animals’ Voice Pawdcast
It’s about the cats on this episode of the Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast. Not just any cats, but feral cats, and the feral cat trap-neuter-return project or TNR. Many of you know I share my home with 2 cats, Lily and Lloyd, both of them were rescued through animal services. Lloyd we were told was the “product” of a feral cat so this episode is extra special to me. I hope you will take a few minutes out...
Not Everyone is a Dog Person – One View – Two Perspectives
Usually posts are done through the eyes of Edie the Pug but today I thought as Edie’s “humom”, I needed to share. Yesterday I was out doing errands, one of them being the bank, not one of my favourite errands, but this day got the blogger in me thinking. As I was approached the entrance door of the bank this was: “My Perspective” First: OMG, he’s gorgeous looking, very impressive, big, bold....
Edie’s Ontario SPCA Pet of the Week
Edie’s Ontario SPCA Pet of the Week is Max Max’s a black domestic short hair 10 months old He’s neutered, microchipped and vaccinated He arrived in March with a large wound on his back from an unknown source Max is all better now and ready for adoption into his furever home He’s a cat who loves to play and rough house Max will need an experienced cat owner He requires play time every day, if he doesn’t get his energy...
Lloyd, A.K.A. Scaredy Cat, Teddy Bear, Lloydie
Lloyd Scaredy Cat Teddy Bear Box Lover Food Lover My Cat Brother When my humans brought me home I was not to be the only spoiled pet in the house. I was joining a family with 2 cats. This is the story of Lloyd, and although he’s a cat, I “secretly” likes him 😉 Lloyd was adopted by my humans and joined our family 9 years ago, he was we were told, a feral kitten. Lloyd was very timid, frightened, a bag of bones, his...
Edie’s – Ontario SPCA’s Pet of the Week
Edie’s Ontario SPCA Pet of The Week is Kendall Kendall is a 12 years old domestic short hair black cat and has been in the shelter since January Her owner could no longer care for her Kendall is very outgoing and friendly She seems to get along well with other cats Kendall is micro-chipped, vaccinated and spayed Her “Meet Your Match” personality is “Green” Which is described as: “I’m a cat...
Meet Your Match – Ontario SPCA
Did you know the Ontario SPCA has an adoption program called “Meet Your Match™” that pairs potential adopters with animals in their shelters based on different colour categories? It’s like eHarmony for pets! You could be gazing at the animal of your dreams, but you just can’t tell what they are thinking behind that furry face. What if you knew a little something about the pets personality and habits before you moved in together?...
Ontario SPCA – Animals’ Voice Pawdcast
Until last year when I had the privilege of becoming the Ambassador for Kijiji at Toronto’s Woofstock, I was unaware of the relationship between Ontario SPCA and Kijiji. I believe that there are many “pet people” who are unaware of this as well. When you make a decision to adopt a pet, whether it’s from the Ontario SPCA, a rescue, Kijiji, or purchasing a pet from a breeder, there are always going to be the...
Ontario SPCA – Animals’ Voice Pawdcast
This week’s topic of the Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast is a little different from what we are used to. We usually hear Kevin MacKenzie, the “amazing interviewer”, even though he occasionally gets my name wrong 😉 , speaking with people and organizations that work directly with and for the animals, but this week, Kevin speaks with Jeremy MacBean from IT Weapons explaining how they are helping behind the...
Ontario SPCA – Animals’ Voice Pawdcast
Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast What to Do If You Find a Lost Or Abandoned Pet It’s heartbreaking to see a lost or abandoned animal, but what should you do when this happens? What if your own pet gets away on you, maybe slips out an open gate, or bolts out your door after seeing something that catches their eye? What do you do? Who can you call for help? In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, the Ontario SPCA...
Edie’s – Ontario SPCA – Pet of the Week
This week, let me introduce you to Lola Lola’s an 8 year old husky/elkhound mix She’s very affectionate and loves squeaky toys Lola likes to play but also enjoys her naps She has thick soft fur that surprisingly enough doesn’t seem to shed much Lola was originally brought to the shelter due to cruelty, she was adopted out for 3 months and then unfortunately returned Lola would prefer to be the only pet in the house She...
Rescues Available and Adopted
Just a few of the many pets I have posted about that were or are still looking for their furever...
Edie’s – Ontario SPCA’s – Pet Of The Week
This week I thought I’d mix it up a bit. We don’t have a dog. We don’t have a cat. This weeks Pet Of The Week is…..A Rabbit! Triangles is a 6 year old Holland lop/American rabbit mix Triangles is very sweet and friendly She likes to gather all the shavings in her cage and make herself a cozy bed Triangles has been waiting for at the shelter since September and would be “hoppy” to find her furever...
Edie’s Ontario SPCA – Pet Of The Week
Edie’s – Ontario SPCA’s UPDATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2014 BAILEY HAS FOUND HER FUREVER HOME! Pet of the Week BAILEY Bailey is a 2 year old Central Asian Shepherd This breed of dog is a natural guard dog and Bailey would probably be best in a house with no other dogs as she can be protective of her home. Although she can be a bit stubborn, Bailey is very smart! Her “Meet your Match” personality is a purple coach potato Which...
National Cupcake Day – February 24th, 2014
National Cupcake Day™ for SPCAs & Humane Societies is taking place Monday, February 24th, 2014! What’s better than Cupcakes? How about Cupcakes that support the SPCA’s and Humane Societies! National Cupcake Day is February 24th, but participants can hold their National Cupcake Day Party on the day that works best for them. For National Cupcake Day, participants are asked to bake cupcakes for friends, family and...
Ontario SPCA Pawdcast – Nutrience Enrichment Program
Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast Nutrience Enrichment Program Pets not only love interaction and stimulation, but it is crucial for them to have it not only to prevent boredom, but to alleviate stress and make them more social animals. When we’re with our pets we can stimulate them by taking them for walks/runs, play ball, give them toys to keep them active and their minds busy. There are ways we can keep them from becoming...
Ontario SPCA Pawdcast – Pet Experience Project
In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, the Ontario SPCA speaks with Drew Van Niekerk, Owner/President of PetLynx, Calgary Humane Society Board Member, and Veterinarian at Associate Veterinary Clinics. Drew explains what the Pet Experience Project is, the goal of the project and the difference between responsible pet ownership and the pet experience. Have a listen to the Pawdcast on Sound Cloud by clicking here. If you are...
Ontario SPCA – The SPCA Officer
Role of The Ontario SPCA Officer The job of an Ontario SPCA Investigations Officer is one I personally wish didn’t need to exist. In a perfect world their job wouldn’t be needed, unfortunately this is not the case. In this weeks episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, the Ontario SPCA speaks with Brad Dewar, Investigations & Communications Officer at the Ontario SPCA and Rebecca Tanti, Regional Inspector at the...
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