The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

This is it! The last Early Bird draw in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Fall Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery is tomorrow, with $2,000 up for grabs. Tickets close at 11:59 p.m. tonight, so get yours now at bit.ly/4z5G2Ig Lottery licence number: RAF1573470

Your dog can sense the change in seasons too. Shorter days can bring weight gain, a thicker coat or stiff joints. Cozy bedding, daytime walks and puzzle toys can help. See your vet if joints seem stiff. Read our guest blog with Ceva Animal Health: ontariospca.ca/blog/how-does…

Make a Will Month is the perfect time to start planning for the future. Through our partnership with @epilogue_wills, you can create a will online from home, using a platform created by estate lawyers. Start here: epiloguewills.com/give/ospca #MakeAWillMonth

This handsome boy is Melvin, a Husky mix of about four who is still getting used to living inside. Melvin is our Pet of the Week presented by @RoyalCanin, and is looking for a patient family and would likely do best without cats. Meet him: ontariospca.ca/adopt/melvin-…

RVT Month is closing with Jellybean’s story 💙 A day after arriving at our animal centre, she was in distress. RVT Scott kept calling clinics until he found a vet who could operate that day. She recovered and was adopted April 19. Thank you to our RVTs, now and every month 🐾

Halloween can be a confusing time for dogs. Give yours a safe space far from the front door, and keep candy well out of reach, since some sweets contain xylitol, which can be fatal. Find all 14 tips in our guest blog with Ceva Animal Health: ontariospca.ca/blog/14-hallo…

Our third Early Bird winner in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Fall Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery is Ana T. (FA-24977749), who wins $2,000! One more Early Bird draw before the Nov. 12 Grand Prize. Jackpot: $97,610 and growing. bit.ly/4z5G2Ig Licence RAF1573470

Happy National Cat Day! Every kitty deserves a soft place to land. Swipe to meet a few of the cats at our animal centres across the province who are looking for theirs. Adopt: ontariospca.ca/adopt Support the kitties in our care: ontariospca.ca/donate

Our third Early Bird draw is tomorrow. $2,000. One winner. It could be you! The jackpot is now over $90,000 – and the Grand Prize draw is getting close. Get your tickets now at bit.ly/4z5G2Ig Lottery licence number: RAF1573470

Make your holiday greetings a little more meaningful! Our newest 12-pack holiday cards let you send warm wishes to the people you love while helping animals in need. Shop at Paws & Give™ while quantities last: bit.ly/4Bm3VwO

Thank you, VCA Charities! Dog’s Day Out helped Scrappy, now Toby, find his home after 139 days with us. Two outings gave his future family time to get to know him. Dogs on field trips are over four times more likely to be adopted. Learn more: ontariospca.ca/blog/helping-…

Meet Ellie, our Pet of the Week presented by @RoyalCanin! This smart, busy Heeler has been with us longer than most. She’d love a home with adults only and no other animals, with lots of trails and things to learn. Could you be her person? 💙 ontariospca.ca/adopt/ellie-2…

What would you do with a few hours a week and a soft spot for animals? Ontario SPCA animal centres need foster, outreach and bingo volunteers, plus veterinarians and RVTs. Training and orientation come with every role. Find an opportunity: ontariospca.ca/volunteer

What can an extra two pounds mean for your pet? Our friends at @RoyalCanin share a simple guide to show how a couple of pounds can change a cat or dog's weight and health. Read it here: ontariospca.ca/blog/tipping-…

Congratulations to our second Early Bird winner, ticket FA-84461567! 🎉 Two more Early Bird draws remain, and the Grand Prize draw is Nov. 12 with a jackpot over $85,000 and climbing: bit.ly/4z5G2Ig Lottery licence number: RAF1573470

A whole year of heartwarming animal stories! Our 2027 Happy Tails calendar features a special animal story each month, so adorable faces and your love for animals stay close all year. Bring one home today: bit.ly/4yVDjRQ

Spreading the joy of Dog Day Out! VCA Charities hosted its seventh training at our York Region Animal Centre in Stouffville, welcoming 46 people from 16 organizations across Canada and the United States. Learn about our Dog’s Day Out: ontariospca.ca/dogs-day-out

Tomorrow is the second Early Bird draw in our Fall Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery, with $2,000 up for grabs. The jackpot is almost $80,000 and growing. Get your tickets before the draw at bit.ly/4z5G2Ig Lottery licence number: RAF1573470

Tiny and Theodore arrived at our animal centre in Orillia looking like healthy young cats, but something wasn’t right with their eyes. RVT Melissa was there for every step, and now the brothers are home together. This RVT Month, thank you to every RVT! #RVTMonth

New guinea pig on the way? Plan a vet visit for about two weeks after adoption, stock up on Timothy hay and veggies with vitamin C, and give them a cage with a hiding spot. Full tips at: ontariospca.ca/blog/what-to-…