Ontario SPCA - Talking all things animal-related!

Spring is right around the corner, and we want to help you and your pets be prepared!

On this week’s episode of Animals’ Voice Pawdcast we speak with Dave Wilson, Senior Director of Shelter Health and Wellness at the Ontario SPCA. He shares helpful tips with us on spring thaw, wildlife, poisonous flowers, and all things flea, tick and heart worm.

You definitely won’t want to miss out on this great content! Listen at the links below, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to either iTunes, SoundCloud, or our YouTube channel to keep on top of new content.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Ontario SPCA Centre Veterinary Hospital in Stouffville, just outside Newmarket and the Ontario SPCA Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic in Barrie.

To celebrate all of the accomplishments of these services, we have Judith Aubin, Senior Manager of Spay/Neuter Services on our podcast. Learn more about Fix Your Pet month and why spaying/neutering pets is so important!

February is Dental Health Month, and it has us thinking about how to better care for our pet's teeth!

In this podcast, we interview RVT Laurie Williams, CE and One Health Manager at the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians. She shares what you can expect to happen during a veterinary dentistry visit, and how to make sure your pet's teeth stay healthy all year long.

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Whether it's a routine checkup or something more serious, pet insurance gives owners the peace of mind to know they will be able to provide for their pet when it counts the most.

On this week's Animals' Voice Pawdcast we speak to Dr. Magdalena Smrdelj, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Ontario SPCA. She answers important questions like; how often does a pet have to visit the vet in their lifetime? In what instances could pet insurance assist a pet owner? Why should pet owners consider getting pet insurance?

Listen in to hear her insights on this important topic. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more great content every other Tuesday.

On this week's podcast we interview Cathy Stockman from Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Georgina, Ontario.

With winter just about in full swing, we wanted to share tips with you on what to do if you find injured wildlife. Tune in for tips and helpful information so you're prepared for anything!

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In the summer of 2018 Heather adopted Rosie from the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education and Animal Centre. Rosie, a senior cat, fit in perfectly at Heather's retirement home and travels everywhere with her in her very own stroller!

Watch her video to hear the full story!

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With the holidays just around the corner, we wanted to share some adoption tips for all those hoping to adopt a pet over the next few months.

Dave Wilson, Director of Shelter Health and Wellness, joins us today to talk about this topic and share best practices for helping your pet adjust to their new environment when they move home with you!

Tune in for tips on helping your pet get comfortable in their new home!

Visit http://iAdopt.ca/ to take part in the iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, Nov 1-Dec 31st.

One of the goals of the Ontario SPCA when rehoming animals is to find the right home for each animal in its care. Community cats, which some people refer to as feral cats, require alternative homes due to their lack of socialization. The Ontario SPCA is giving these cats “jobs” as working cats.

As a pilot project, it is still in its beginning stages; however, we're bringing you on the inside to see this program in action!

Cassandra is an employee of the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education and Animal Centre. When she heard of a cat at the centre who needed a special home that would allow him to work, she offered her barn as a resource.

Listen to our podcast or watch the video to learn all about the program, and how it's helping cats like Jax!

For the most part, homeless pet owners provide the animals they care for with love and companionship, but they often lack the financial ability to spay or neuter, provide vaccinations, and basic animal care supplies that we often take for granted.

Todd Stosuy is a Field Services Manager with the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. He works with homeless in the community to help them care for their pets.

Find out how he does it, and how this can apply to your context, by listening today!

The Brant County SPCA is moving towards a new model in their community, and it's focused on keeping pets with the owners who already love them - Pets for Life.

"I want to build bridges, and I want to help better the lives of the animals and the people in my community," says Robin Kuchma, Executive Director of the Brant County SPCA.

The Pets for Life program is a community outreach initiative designed to extend animal welfare resources and information to pet owners who have never received services or have received services without long-lasting impact. Pets For Life is centered in communities that have the least access to services and information – the truly under-served.

Listen to learn more!

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