Ontario SPCA - Between Friends Fall 2014

Maddison and hermom Christina

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Highlighting what your generosity

means to our animal friends

IN THIS ISSUE

See How Your Support Saved Maddison’s Life

From the Streets

to Safety!You won’t believe

what this sweet girl survived!

Page 2 Join the iAdopt Pet

Adoption Drive in Canada

Page 3 From the Streets to Safety:

Your Gifts Gave Maddison

a Second Chance

Page 4 Partnering to Stop

Animal Cruelty

Page 5 Paws & Give™ for an Animal

in Need this Holiday Season

Page 6 Happy Tails

(and Whiskers Too)

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T he Ontario SPCA invites you to drop in to any shelter to take part in our

cross-Canada pet adoption drive, “iAdopt For the Holidays.”

iAdopt For the Holidays will run from November 1st to December 31st at

Ontario SPCA Shelters across the province with a goal of getting as many

animals as possible placed into loving forever homes during the holiday season.

Potential adopters are encouraged to take the Meet Your Match™ adopter

survey before coming into the shelter. The survey will give you a colour based on your preferences and lifestyle. On your visit

to the Ontario SPCA, you’re given a purple, orange or green guest pass to match the pets who might suit you best. You don’t

always have to go with your own colour, but at least you’ll know who you’re mixing with!

“With people having time off from work and being home together as a family, the holidays are

a great time to welcome a new furry companion into your home,” says Tanya Firmage, Director

of Animal Welfare & Operations.

To take the adopter survey and learn more about Meet Your Match™, visit www.meetyourmatch.ontariospca.ca. To take part in iAdopt For the Holidays, visit www.iadopt.ca.

Join the iAdopt Pet Adoption Drive in Canada

Woof! Meow! Neigh! Thank you! For participating in the Friends for Life! Walk™

On September 20 & 21, thousands of supporters came out to walk for the animals. The Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™ raises funds and awareness for the protection and care of all animals in Ontario. In 18 diff erent communities across the province, participants enjoyed a stroll with their families and canine companions around a local park.

Winner of last year’s iAdopt contest, Finn and his parents

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When Maddison arrived at the Ontario SPCA she

was wounded and extremely thin. The sweet

yellow lab had been living in an abandoned

barn, struggling to feed herself and her seven puppies with

fi eld corn and whatever else she could fi nd.

Possibly mistaken for a wild animal scavenging on local farms,

Maddison had been shot several times and pellets were

lodged in her cheek, shoulder and hip. She also tested positive

for heartworm, a potentially fatal disease if left untreated.

Your gifts helped Maddison receive the medical care and

attention she and her puppies desperately needed. Staff and

volunteers worked patiently to gain Maddison’s trust and

make her more comfortable. Their hard work paid off and

soon Maddison found her forever home with Christina Clark

and family.

“When I read Maddison’s story I knew I had to have her,”

recalls Christina. “I just wanted to bring her home with

me where she would be safe.”

Christina remembers the moment she met

Maddison: “She was at least 25 pounds

lighter than she is now. Her nose was so

dried and cracked and her face had lots

of scars.” Two weeks after her last

treatment for heartworm, Maddison

was cleared to go home with Christina

and meet the family. Christina’s husband and two young sons

were thrilled with the new addition. Their aging chocolate

lab, Choco, also enjoyed his new canine companion.

“The two of them would lie

together and Maddison

would kiss Choco’s face,”

recalls Christina. “She’s so

motherly…she really took

to him.” When Choco passed

away recently, it hit Maddison

especially hard. “She didn’t

eat for a week,” says Christina.

“She was grieving so much.”

Today, Maddison still bears the scars of her life on the streets

but is enjoying the comforts of her new home. “She’s still a

bit of a nervous Nelly, but she’s starting to come out

of her shell,” says Christina. “Her personality

is so forgiving. It’s like she knows she’s

been saved.”

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Q: What type of calls do 310-SPCA dispatchers

typically receive?

We receive calls about farm animals, companion animals

that are not being properly looked after, zoo animals,

wildlife in danger…you name it, we get it.

Q: How does the new 310-SPCA centralized

dispatch system help animals?

There are so many benefi ts to the new system. For

example, we recently had a call from a young woman who

believed she witnessed a man physically abusing his dog.

It was late on a Friday. With 310-SPCA, we were able to

ensure someone could set eyes on the dog that same

evening to make sure he was okay.

Q: How many dispatchers

work on the line?

During normal business hours,

when we receive our highest

volume of calls, we have four

people per shift answering calls.

The line is staff ed overnight.

There is always someone here

to deal with concerns of animal cruelty and neglect.

Q: How do you feel about your role?

I feel incredibly lucky to be in my current role. I do

something that I care deeply about and know I’m making

a diff erence.

“Crime Stoppers receives many anonymous tips each year

for cruelty or illegal activity involving animals,” says David

J. Forster, President of the Ontario Association of Crime

Stoppers. “Our partnership with the Ontario SPCA will allow

their investigators to work closely with local Crime Stoppers

programs and the Police Services to investigate these

occurrences when anonymous information is received.”

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A new partnership between the Ontario SPCA

and Crime Stoppers is making a diff erence to

animals at risk across Ontario. Now, anyone who

suspects an animal is suff ering cruelty, neglect

or abuse can call Crime Stoppers and register

their concern anonymously, 24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

“This new system will allow investigating officers to get the necessary information

right away.”– Agent Brad Dewar, Ontario SPCA Investigations

Communication Offi cer

he partnership will make investigating reports of

animal cruelty more effi cient and is of vital

importance when lives are in immediate danger.

“Our partnership with Crime Stoppers will allow

investigating offi cers to get the necessary information as

quickly as possible,” says Agent Brad Dewar, Investigations

Communication Offi cer with the Ontario SPCA. “In

emergency situations, like an animal trapped in a hot car,

or a case of potential abuse, we can respond much faster.”

Partnering to Stop Animal Cruelty

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Secure your tree. Curious paws can quickly cause Christmas trees to tumble. Anchor your

tree to avoid injuries.

Say no to Mistletoe. Holiday foliage like mistletoe and holly can cause gastrointestinal

upsets or even cardiovascular problems in animals. Choose artifi cial decorations instead.

Watch the candles. Avoid the potential for burns and fi res – never leave an animal

unattended around a lighted candle.

Create a stress-free zone. The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful for animals

too. Make sure to designate a quiet space for your furry friends to escape the commotion.

Care for a Cat

$25

Rescue & Relief

equipment $60

Makes holiday shopping easy and enjoyable. Visit www.pawsandgive.cato give a gift they will remember.

PAWS & GIVE™ ONLINE GIFT CATALOGUE

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Add a plush toy to your

purchase for $20

Paws & Give™for an Animal in Need this Holiday Season

ooking for that perfect holiday gift for the pet lover in your life? Consider

shopping with Paws & Give™, our online symbolic gift catalogue with all proceeds

benefi ting animals at the Ontario SPCA.

Choosing the perfect gift is easy with a wide variety of giving options. $25 provides care

for a cat and $30 provides care for a dog. $60 provides essential Rescue & Relief

equipment. Simply choose your gift and we’ll do the rest. We even have adorable plush

toys which make great gifts!

Your loved one will receive an ecard, printable card or mailed card letting them know a gift has been made in their honour

and you will receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of your donation. Best of all, you’ll love knowing that you’ve

given a gift with a diff erence – one that will help animals in need.

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To check out more of the Ontario SPCA’s easy to fi nd fact sheets go to www.ontariospca.on.ca/factsheets

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How Your Gifts Help Animals The Ontario SPCA is a non-profi t organization that is primarily operated by donations.

Compassionate and generous supporters like you are the reason we are still able to keep our investigators on the streets and our

shelters open to abused, abandoned and neglected animals.

PHOTO CREDITS: Photographs provided by Ontario SPCA volunteers and

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Happy Tails (and Whiskers Too)

Have your own Happy Tail? We’d love to hear it!

To share your own Happy Tail story please visit www.iAdopt.ca.

YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS: The Ontario SPCA is committed to protecting your privacy, and

recognizes the signifi cance of maintaining confi dentiality, accuracy and security of personal

information. We are happy to provide a copy of our complete privacy policy upon request.

Unless otherwise noted, all the animals featured in this newsletter were cared for and/or

adopted through one of the Ontario SPCA shelters across Ontario.

www.adoptercommunity.ontariospca.caFOLLOW US:

■ When Alexandra Riopelle went to her local Ontario SPCA to sign up to volunteer, she

was greeted by a cute black and tan dachshund. The dog had been found on the side of a

highway dehydrated and underweight. “We couldn’t believe that anyone could give up

such a wonderful little bundle of joy,” says Alexandra. “Adopting Roy has brought so much

joy to my life. The whole family agrees...except maybe the cat.”

■ Alex was found in a leg-hold trap illegally set within Cornwall city limits. Some kind soul

rescued him and brought him to the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Ontario SPCA shelter. His

left hind leg was already infested with maggots and beyond repair, so an amputation was

performed. Once recovered and put up for adoption, Alex had been at the shelter for weeks.

Natalie and her husband Gordon adopted Alex the very same day they came into the shelter.

Alex has been with his new family for six years now and he is very popular with the three

lady-cats they have adopted since!

ROY

ALEX

■ Chad, an eight-year-old collie mix, was surrendered to the Ontario SPCA a few weeks before

Christmas two years ago. Chad’s elderly owners had recently passed away. Ann found herself

stopping to visit Chad daily, and taking him for walks whenever she could. Her husband had

asked what she wanted for Christmas, and Ann had an answer for him! A few days before

Christmas, Chad found his forever home. Now Chad shares couch space with Spot, his

Dachshund friend, and Talia, his three-year-old human buddy. Ann and Chad even joined the

St. John’s Ambulance therapy dog program where Chad enjoys

sharing his newfound happiness with others.CHAD

Your support helped these animals fi nd their forever homes! We’re glad to be able to share these special stories with you.

n Ontario SPCA Kent County Branch Thompson struts his stuff at Sidewalk Sale Days

The Ontario SPCA Kent Branch took part in Sidewalk Sale

Days in Downtown Chatham Saturday, July 4th and

Sunday, July 5th. The weather couldn’t have been better

to showcase some of our dogs up for adoption. Staff and

volunteers chatted with visitors about the shelter, the

upcoming Friends for Life! Walk™ , and the adoption

process. One of the dogs joining us for the event was

Thompson, a snuggly Springer Spaniel. He took part in

a human-doggy fashion show, strutting his

stuff down the King Street catwalk, and

mingled with visitors to the Kent Branch

booth. Mid-afternoon Saturday Thompson

caught the eye of a wonderful family, and

after a brief discussion, they drove to the

shelter to complete the adoption process

and took Thompson home. All in all, a very

successful weekend!

For more information visit us at

www.kent.ontariospca.ca

n Ontario SPCA Huron CountyLeo to the Rescue!

When Allan Day began volunteering for Ontario SPCA in Goderich in

October 2013, he had one cardinal rule: No bringing animals home!

After all, Allan already had a cat named Milo at home. But that rule

went out the window when Leo, a beautiful cat with tiger markings,

arrived at the shelter. “I wanted him from the start,” recalls Allan.

GTA & SOUTH WEST ONTARIO REGION • Fall/Winter 2014

n Ontario SPCA Provincial Education and Animal CentreExpanding Outdoor Dog Runs

Outdoor runs are essential to the

dogs in our care, allowing them

to get fresh air, exercise time

and receive vital enrichment

opportunities while relieving

their stress. Unfortunately, last

year’s harsh winter caused

substantial damage to our dog

runs, shifting the concrete and

breaking the fence. As a result,

staff were forced to keep the

dogs inside for safety.

Fortunately, donor support has

made vital renovations possible

to the dog runs at the Provincial

Education & Animal Centre. Your

kind gifts have not only fixed the

winter damage, but also allowed

us to expand our runs. It is now

possible for up to 12 dogs

to go outside at one time.

This outdoor time is so

important to the animals in

our care. Many of the dogs

we shelter have faced a life-

time of abuse or neglect.

Outdoor dog runs help dogs

relieve their anxieties and

begin their rehabilitation.

For more information visit

us at www.peac.ontariospca.ca

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Thompson’s new dad.

Updated dog runs.

Thompson struts his stuff at Sidewalk Sale Days.

visit us at ontariospca.ca

Leo was in quarantine for three weeks before he

could be adopted out. In that time, Allan’s precious

Milo passed away. When the Vet recommended

Leo go home with someone to avoid contact with

cats at the shelter, Allan was quick to volunteer.

“You sure are buying a lot of toys for a cat that

is going back at the end of the week,” observed

Allan’s wife Judy. Of course, Leo had already

charmed his way into his new family.

“Leo is a very smart cat,” says Allan. “He loves attention and is so friendly and

playful.” What’s more, Leo helped the family cope with their loss. “Leo helped us

get through losing our Milo,” explains Allan. “Not only did the Ontario SPCA give us

a truly amazing healthy cat that matched our home, they helped us through our

grieving with their long time experience of cat knowledge. We are so thankful.”

For more information visit us at www.huron.ontariospca.ca

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n Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Branch

Global Pet Foods Show Their Heart

Thank you to Global Pet Foods

and the Global Pet Foods store

in Orangeville from all of us at

the Ontario SPCA Orangeville &

District Branch! As a result of the

Global Pet Foods Show Us Your

Heart™ fundraising campaign,

on April 22, 2014 the Global Pet

Foods store in Orangeville was

able to present us with a cheque

for $3,552.21 to help the animals

in our care. It was clear to us just

how hard the store employees

and management worked to

promote the fundraiser campaign

and to encourage their customers

to donate money. The owners

of the Global Pet Foods store

in Orangeville, Brant and Willa

Coleman, were enthusiastically

behind the campaign all the way

and we were thrilled to receive

this generous donation.

This is the eighth year that

Global Pet Foods, 47 Broadway,

Orangeville, has supported the

Ontario SPCA Orangeville &

District Branch through the

annual Show Us Your Heart™

Campaign, which ran from

February 1st -15th this year.

Global Pet Foods and Hill’s

Science Diet teamed up

once again for Show Us

Your Heart™ to help many

homeless animals that

deserve loving care. Global

Pet Foods and Hill’s Science

Diet matched every donation

made! Thank you to Global

Pet Foods and your customers.

For more information

visit us at www.orangeville.

ontariospca.ca

After the Show Us Your Heart fundraising campaign.

Allan and Leo.

How to Enrich Your Pet’s LifeStudies show that animals with access to enrichment toys and activities are

friendlier, eat less, are mentally well adjusted and live longer. They also show

improved learning capabilities and problem solving skills. Here are some easy pet

enrichment tips:

FOR DOGS:

• Giveyourdogtaskstothinkthroughlikefooddispensingtoysorpuzzles.

• Letthemplaywithotherfriendlycaninebuddiesorusepositivereinforcement training.

• Toysthataretexturedlikeropetoysorrubberornylonbonesareperfectfor play time.

• AllowingyourdogaccesstowindowsornatureprogrammingonTVgives them visual stimulation.

• Lotsofbrushingandpettingisrelaxingandenjoyableforyourpet.

FOR CATS:

• •Ascratchingpostisagreatwayforcatstoengageina natural behaviour they crave.

• • Giveyourcatasafespacetheycanquietlysurveytheir surroundings from up high.

• • Fooddispensingpuzzlesareagreatwaytostimulate their minds.

•Tohelpyourcatfeelsecure,givethemasoftand warm area to sleep.

• Toysthatbounceandsqueakwillhelpsatisfytheirneedtohunt.

n Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Branch

Animal Enrichment has Positive Effect

A new focus on animal enrichment is helping the Renfrew County Branch improve

the day-to-day lives of its animals and allow for a smoother transition into their

forever homes. Eight volunteers provide cats and small animals daily enrichment

and upwards of 20 scheduled dog walkers & enrichment

volunteers spend time with our canines each week.

Examples of our new enrichment schedule include treat

balls for cats to practice hunting techniques and bubble

machines, TV and glowing light orbs to give cats visual

stimulation. Dogs are enjoying stuffed Kong’s, hanging

ice treats, treat balls and scent detection while rabbits

are practicing intelligence ‘treat and learn’ puzzles.

The positive effects of our enrichment program include

happier animals and animals that have a more restful

day with a variety of things to keep them busy at

different times. Visitors and volunteers enjoy reading

our weekly post-up of enrichment activities and seeing

how enrichment can positively affect different areas of

the animal’s well-being.

For more information visit us at renfrewcounty.ontariospca.ca

EASTERN ONTARIO REGION • Fall/Winter 2014

n Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Branch

Doctor in the HouseStudents at the Iona Academy

raised $350 for the Ontario SPCA

at the 5th Annual Teddy Bear

Clinic. The event features younger

students bringing in their

stuffed animals for a medical

examination by a Grade 8 doctor.

For more information visit

us at www.sdg.ontariospca.ca

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How to Enrich Your Pet’s LifeStudies show that animals with access to enrichment toys and activities are



enrichment tips:

FOR DOGS:


Animals enjoying their enrichment toys.

To join our online community and receive

more information about our programs,

please visit

ontariospca.ca

Students at the 5th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic.


n Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Branch

Legacy Gift Funds Vital Branch Renovations

A generous bequest gift is making vital branch

renovations possible. The planned gift, which

was designated for animal enrichment, will

provide years of satisfaction to animals in need.

Cats are now enjoying new cat suites that allow them to move around as they

please. Dogs too are benefiting from direct access to the outdoors, allowing them

the freedom to work off any stress and anxiety they may be facing at their own

pace and time. These improvements, and other animal enrichment work, help

dogs and cats alike appear more like their true selves when potential adopters

come to meet them.

When you leave a Planned Gift – also called a Legacy Gift – to the Ontario SPCA,

you help ensure that we can keep doing our vital work for the animals in your

community and across the province. At the same time, you could significantly

reduce your taxes, both now and on your estate when it is time to settle.

There are many different legacy gift options available to you that can provide

benefits for your family and the animals you love, today and tomorrow. To request

your own Legacy Giving Guide or to discuss how you can benefit from making a

planned gift, please contact Colleen Bradley at 1-888-668-7722 ext. 324 or

[email protected].

For more information visit us at www.leedsgrenville.ontariospca.ca

• Letthemplaywithother friendly canine buddies or use

positive reinforcement training.

• Toysthataretexturedlikerope toys or rubber or nylon bones

are perfect for play time.

• Allowingyourdogaccessto windows or nature

programming on TV gives

them visual stimulation.

• Lotsofbrushingandpettingis relaxing and enjoyable for your

pet.

FOR CATS:

• Ascratchingpostisagreat way for cats to engage in a

natural behaviour they crave.

• Giveyourcatasafespace they can quietly survey their

surroundings from up high.

• Fooddispensingpuzzlesare a great way to stimulate their

minds.

• Tohelpyourcatfeelsecure, give them a soft and warm

area to sleep.

• Toysthatbounceand squeak will help satisfy their

need to hunt.

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Updated dog runs.

Renovations at the Ontario SPCA

n Ontario SPCA Lennox & Addington Branch

Guardian Angels Fund Cat Enclosure

Our cats now have their very own outdoor cat enclosure

thanks to funds generously donated by Freida Youell

and her sister Doris DeCorte. Freida and Doris, you truly

are our guardian angels.

Annual Bottle Drive a Success

The branch’s Annual Bottle Drive raised $2,200!

Special thanks to Shona Turiff for all her hard work

on this event. Shona has been an exceptional

volunteer at the Branch for over 12 years.


www.lennoxaddington.ontariospca.ca Freida holding a special friend.

Drawing of our new outdoor cat enclosure.DON’T FORGET

You’re welcome to stop into one of our

many Animal Centre locations seven days

a week, to see our many animals available

for adoption.

n Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre

Homes for Horses

The Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre has been flooded with equines in need

since November of 2013. So far, we have cared for and rehabilitated 12 horses and

one donkey.

We have been blessed with many wonderful adoptions and are thrilled to see our

shelter horses finding new homes and in some cases new careers!

Nylea and Sasha are now teaching children all about horses and riding at a local

stable where they very quickly became barn favorites. Velvet had her foal, a

beautiful black filly named Chantilly Lace (Tilly), and they have both been adopted

by a local Equine Assisted Therapy Centre. Once Velvet’s foal is weaned she will be

going back to school to learn the ins and outs of her new role as a therapy horse.

Tango was adopted by his new mom, Krys, and recently joined her at his new

home where they are learning Natural Horsemanship. Jenga has been adopted by

a wonderful family and is keeping everyone busy with grooming and riding.

Charlotte has joined a local riding center and will be learning the art of working

with and teaching our young equine enthusiasts how to ride and care for horses.

We still have several wonderful horses in need of a good home. To find out more,

please call or visit the Muskoka Animal Centre.

For more information visit us at www.muskoka.ontariospca.ca

n Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Branch

New Shelter a Successful Collaboration with Collège Boréal

Staff and animals alike are excited to be moving

to the new Animal Centre opening later this fall.

Designed by Peter Archer and Associates out of

Barrie, with engineering by Jerry Nichols of

Sudbury and construction by Build North from

Sudbury, the new structure is light and airy and

features large expanses of glass. Best of all, the

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n Ontario SPCAMidland & District Branch improving Our Dog Park, thanks to You

Every day shelter dogs burn off

excess energy at the Midland and

District Branch Dog Park, enjoying

the attention of dedicated

volunteers. Located on shelter

property, the Dog

Park has seen

many recent

improvements.

We would like to

thank donors Ron

Chalmers and

Gord Fraser who

provided the park

fencing and our

volunteers who

built a deck over

the wet entrance area. Wood chips

have been laid down to help

control mud. We have many

dedicated volunteers who work

hard to keep the park clean.

You and your canine companions

are invited to enjoy the Dog Park.

We are open to the public all hours

of the day with the exception of

9am-10am when shelter dogs

receive exclusive run of the park.

For more information visit us

at www.midland.ontariospca.ca

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Our new shelter & educational centre

Improved dog park, thanks to dedicated volunteers.


n Ontario SPCA Orillia BranchAll ‘Fore’ the Animals

The Orillia Branch of the Ontario SPCA held their

annual All ‘fore’ the Animals Golf Tournament

on Friday June 27th, 2014. The beautiful Hawk

Ridge Golf & Country Club hosted the event

which included 18 holes of golf and a delicious

dinner. Thanks go out to all the sponsors, donors,

golfers and businesses who helped make the

day very successful. This year 79 golfers raised

approximately $11,000 for the animals!


www.orillia.ontariospca.ca

shelter can accommodate 50%

more dogs than before.

The new shelter comes only two

years after the Ontario SPCA and

Collège Boréal began discussing

ideas for collaboration to involve

Boréal’s Veterinarian Technician

Course. The innovative partnership

facilitates the sharing of resources

and knowledge between the two

institutions and will allow shelter

animals to be spayed and neutered

and receive medical treatment at

Collège Boréal’s new veterinary

wing. Collège Boréal is the first

Canadian college to teach shelter

medicine, and the Ontario SPCA is

proud to offer a $1,000 bursary for

a deserving Veterinary Technician

student.


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n Ontario SPCA Barrie BranchWe Want Your Bottles!

Planning a celebration? Donate

your empties to the Barrie branch

of the Ontario SPCA. When you

donate your empty bottles to us

rather than returning them to the

Beer Store, you help animals in

need. Revenue from our bottle

drive helps pay for animal care,

food and other vital supplies.

Our bottle drive is an ongoing

initiative and we are here to take

your empties year-round. We have

a 24-hour donation bin and we

can even schedule a pick up for

large loads.

For more information or to

schedule a large quantity pick

up of your empty bottles, please

call (705) 728-7311.


at www.barrie.ontariospca.ca

Thanks to all our the sponsors, donors, golfers and businesses who helped make the day very successful.

A participant during the All “fore” the Animals Golf Tournament

How to enrich Your Pet’s lifeStudies show that animals with access to enrichment toys and activities are



enrichment tips:

FOr DOgS:


• Letthemplaywithotherfriendlycaninebuddiesorusepositivereinforcement training.

• Toysthataretexturedlikeropetoysorrubberornylonbonesareperfectfor play time.

• AllowingyourdogaccesstowindowsornatureprogrammingonTVgives them visual stimulation.

• Lotsofbrushingandpettingisrelaxingandenjoyableforyourpet.

FOr CAtS:

• Ascratchingpostisagreatwayforcatstoengageinanaturalbehaviourthey crave.

• Giveyourcatasafespacetheycanquietlysurveytheirsurroundingsfrom up high.

• Fooddispensingpuzzlesareagreatwaytostimulatetheirminds.

• Tohelpyourcatfeelsecure,givethemasoftandwarmareatosleep.

• Toysthatbounceandsqueakwillhelpsatisfytheirneedtohunt.

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