Pet Rescue Stories – Terabyte’s Story
I have done several posts, sent numerous tweets and posted many pictures on my Facebook page of pets looking for their forever homes. Some of those pets have been lucky enough to have found that someone special to take them in and care for them. However, I don’t hear about their lives afterwards. I wonder about them; are they happy, have they settled in alright, do they now have other furfriends to play with? So I decided to...
iAdopt for the Holidays – Ontario SPCA
As a supporter of the Ontario SPCA and Ambassador to Royal Canin Canada, I’m pleased to promote this years iAdopt for the Holidays The goal is to place as many animals as possible into loving forever homes during the holiday season. If you’re looking to adopt a pet, you can visit your local shelter to see what animals are available for adoption, take the Meet Your Match survey or find adoptable animals at iAdopt.ca Do you...
Edie’s Adoptable Pet of the Week for Ontario SPCA
Introducing Patty Patty is a 7 year old Chocolate Lab who came to the Ontario SPCA through an investigation in July 2014. Unfortunately for Patty, she has not always looked like she does in this picture above. Patty was found to be emaciated to the point of muscle wasting and breakdown. Her skin infection left her with little to no hair on her body and her various allergies made her extremely itchy, exasperating her treatment and...
Edie’s Adoptable Pet of the Week – Ontario SPCA
Introducing Edie’s Adoptable Pet of the Week for the Ontario SPCA Barrone! Barrone is a 4 year old Cane Corso Mix with lots of energy! Barrone was surrendered to the SPCA because his owner was moving Barrone is looking for an experienced owner who is willing to do some training regarding leash pulling and jumping up to greet people Due to Barrone’s size and energy level, he will require a home with no small children For...
Edie’s Pet of the Week – Ontario SPCA
Edie’s Pet of the Week for Ontario SPCA Cruise is a neutered male 1 year old hound mix that has been looking for the right person to bring him home. He has already been to 2 shelters in his short life. His “Meet Your Match” colour is Green Go Getter Want to get more exercise? Action is my middle name! My “LET’S GO!” lifestyle will keep you motivated to get outside and move. I’ve got tons of...
Touring the Ontario SPCA
I had a wonderful time this past week visiting my friends at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre in Newmarket. I visited with Macy, Jet and Abby and caught up on all the latest office gossip I checked out the Meet Your Match computers in the lobby Pretended to go for a walk with the Meet Your Match dog 😉 Went outside to meet some of the dogs that are getting ready to become available for adoption When no one was...
Ontario SPCA Pawdcast – Partnership with Royal Canin Canada
What a partnership indeed! I’m always happy to share for my friends at the Ontario SPCA, and as Ambassador to Royal Canin Canada, I was proud to see the two of them in this new and exciting partnership, and ecstatic to learn Royal Canin Canada’s, minimum committed donation to the Ontario SPCA for 2015, is 85,000 lbs of dog and cat food! In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, the Ontario SPCA speaks with: Sabine...
National Cupcake Day 2015
A Sweet Cause for Friends with Paws! 3rd Annual National Cupcake Day™ February 23rd Benefiting SPCAs and Humane Societies across Canada Animal lovers across Canada are invited to have their cupcakes and eat them too! Celebrate the third annual National Cupcake Day™, taking place Monday, February 23rd, to benefit Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) and Humane Societies across Canada. Originally launched by the...
Pet Rescue Stories – After They Go Home – Lacey’s Story
I have done several posts, sent numerous tweets and posted many pictures on my Facebook page of pets looking for their forever homes. Some of those pets have been lucky enough to have found that someone special to take them in and care for them. However, I don’t hear about their lives afterwards. I wonder about them; are they happy, have they settled in alright, do they now have other furfriends to play with? So I decided to...
Pet Adoptions & the Holidays – with Dr. R. Llera
Dr. R. Llera discusses pet adoption and the holidays. As much as we both like to see pets find their forever homes at any time of year, there is much to be considered and discussed before making this very important decision. A decision that effects not only the pet owner, but the pet involved. Pet Adoptions & the Holidays The holidays are just around the corner and you know what that means…time with your family, holiday...
Show Us Your Paws
I’m helping out my friends at the Ontario SPCA with their campaign: #showusyourpaws This season, make a furry friend’s holiday with the Ontario SPCA’s one-of-a-kind gifts that give back in purrs and tail wags. The Ontario SPCA’s Paws & Give™ 2014 Holiday Symbolic Giving Catalogue is filled with gifts to help change the lives of animals in need. Whether you’re shopping for the animal lover in your life, Grandparents,...
Edie’s Ontario SPCA – Pet of the Week
Gravy is 9 month old shepherd/Rottie x. Gravy is very active and playful. He still needs lots of training. Gravy has a small issue with guarding raw hide, so little kids are not recommended with him. Gravy will let you take raw hide from him if you trade him for a toy or treat. He was transferred to the Ontario SPCA from another shelter, where he was not getting adopted. Gravy’s a very sweet dog, he just needs someone to train...
Ontario SPCA Pawdcast – Pet Owner Rewards Card Program
License your pet and both you and your pet will reap the rewards! City of Markham’s Pet Owner Rewards Card Program This week on the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, the Ontario SPCA welcomes back Chris Alexander, Supervisor of Licensing & Standards at the City of Markham. Chris chats about the City’s new Pet Owner Rewards Card Program. This newly implemented program rewards responsible pet ownership and encourages pet owners to have their...
Ontario SPCA’s – iAdopt For The Holidays
Be a part of a Canadian program that drives pet adoption during the upcoming holiday season! The Ontario SPCA invites the public to drop in to a Participating Society to take part in the “iAdopt For the Holidays” National Adoption Campaign this holiday season. iAdopt For the Holidays is a two-month adoption drive that aims to change the lives of orphaned pets and raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption during the holiday...
Ontario SPCA – Animals’ Voice Pawdcast
Puppies and kittens are great! The’re cute! They like chewing on shoes and climbing up your curtains 😉 You know who else is cute? Senior pets like Callum! See the Benefits of Owning a Senior Pet & Questions to Ask When Adopting In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, the Ontario SPCA speaks with Emily Jordan, Adoptions Coordinator at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre. Emily brought someone...
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 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...
After They Go Home – Vinnie’s Story
I have done several posts, sent many tweets and posted lots of pictures on my Facebook page of pets looking for their furever homes. Some of those pets have been lucky enough to have found that someone special to take them in and care for them. However, I don’t hear about their lives afterwards. I wonder about them; are they happy, have they settled in alright, do they now have other furfriends to play with? So I decided to find...
After They Go Home – Raullie’s Story
I have done several posts, sent many tweets and posted lots of pictures on my Facebook page of pets looking for their furever homes. Some of those pets have been lucky enough to have found that someone special to take them in and care for them. However, I don’t hear about their lives afterwards. I wonder about them; are they happy, have they settled in alright, do they now have other furfriends to play with? So I decided to...
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?...
After They Go Home – Khloe’s Story
I have done several posts, sent many tweets and posted lots of pictures on my Facebook page of pets looking for their furever homes. Some of those pets have been lucky enough to have found that someone special to take them in and care for them. However, I don’t hear about their lives afterwards. I wonder about them; are they happy, have they settled in alright, do they now have other furfriends to play with? So I decided to...
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...
After They Go Home – Leroy’s Story
I have done several posts, sent many tweets and posted lots of pictures on my Facebook page of pets looking for their furever homes. Some of those pets have been lucky enough to have found that someone special to take them in and care for them. However, I don’t hear about their lives afterwards. I wonder about them; are they happy, have they settled in alright, do they now have other furfriends to play with? So I decided to...
After They Go Home – Ralphie’s Story
I have done several posts, sent many tweets and posted lots of pictures on my Facebook page of pets looking for their furever homes. Some of those pets have been lucky enough to have found that someone special to take them in and care for them. However, I don’t hear about their lives afterwards. I wonder about them; are they happy, have they settled in alright, do they now have other furfriends to play with? So I decided to...
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