In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, we speak with Monica Seto, Shelter Health Assistant at the Ontario SPCA. Monica introduces two Ontario SPCA initiatives for feral cat caretakers – the Free Feral Food Program and the Feral Cat Trap Depot Program.

Contact Info

Monica Seto

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 905-898-7122 ext. 383

Toronto Feral Cat Project Website

www.feraltoronto.com

In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, we speak with Amanda McKibbon, Manager of Animal Welfare and Operations at the Ontario SPCA. If you’re interested in adopting a cat from an Ontario SPCA Branch, this is the episode to listen to! Amanda introduces the upcoming Back-to-School Adopt a Cat Extravaganza taking place at Branches all across Ontario. From September 14th to September 21st, you can bring home your very own class clown, teacher’s pet or class president!

Contact Info

Amanda McKibbon

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 905-898-7122 ext. 346

In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, we interview Colleen Bradley, Manager of Planned Giving at the Ontario SPCA. Colleen helps you decide if planned giving is right for you and answers all your questions about planned giving.

Contact Info

Colleen Bradley

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 905-898-7122 ext. 324

Website

http://www.ontariospca.ca/ways-to-give/leave-a-legacy.html

Host, Kevin MacKenzie, speaks with Dr. Sheilah Robertson of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Robertson discusses the current research involving assessing pain in animals.

Animal Pain Website

www.animalpain.com.br

Host, Kevin MacKenzie, speaks with Dr. Fran Rotondo, DVM with Merial Canada. Dr. Rotondo discusses the importance of getting your pets vaccinated and provides information to common questions surrounding vaccinations.

Host, Kevin MacKenzie, speaks with Nancy Larsen, President and Co-Founder of the Alberta Spay/Neuter Task Force and R.J. Bailot, Co-Founder and Board Member of the Alberta Spay/Neuter Task Force. Nancy and R.J. explain what the Alberta Spay/Neuter Task Force is and why it is important to have spay/neuter clinics in First Nation Communities.

Alberta Spay/Neuter Task Force Website

http://alt.abtaskforce.org

Marc Ralsky, Director of Community and Donor Development, discusses the role of the Ontario SPCA, how it is funded and how the public can support the Society’s programs and services.

Heather McLean, Senior Manager of Integrated Development, discusses how the Ontario SPCA Paws & Give program works, how it will allow donors more control over their donation distribution and when the public can take advantage of the program.

Jenn Toof, Acting Branch Manager of the Provincial Education and Animal Centre, discusses proper cat care and safety, and what you can do to keep your cat healthy and safe.

Roxanne St. Germain, Director, Toronto Feral Cat Project, discusses what a feral cat is, why it is important to manage feral cats and how you can do your part to help control the pet overpopulation crisis in Ontario.

Mike Arms, President of Helen Woodward Animal Center and Founder of Iams Home 4 the Holidays, discusses what the Iams Home 4 the Holidays Adoption Program is and how the public can get involved.

Dave Wilson, Director of Shelter Health and Wellness, explains how the Meet Your Match® Adoption Program works, why it is successful and how the public and other shelters can get involved.

Agent Brad Dewar, Investigations & Communications Officer, discusses what the Ontario SPCA does as an organization and defines what the different roles in the organization are. Are you wondering what the difference between an animal control officer and investigator is? Agent Dewar answers this question and more.

Darren Grandel, Senior Inspector, discusses agent training. He details how you can get involved in pursuing a career with the Ontario SPCA and outlines the different training procedures agents have to undergo before they can become an active Agent with the Ontario SPCA.