The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) would like to remind pet owners that high temperatures can be a serious danger to pets, and that it is their responsibility to ensure their pets are not left in situations that can easily cause sever distress or even death.
Milton - Animal and human health agencies and veterinary organizations around the world will hold events on September 8th to raise awareness about rabies and rabies prevention. Rabies kills between 50,000 – 60,000 people globally each year.
Toronto - Menu Foods annouced on March 30, 2007 that "cuts and gravy" style pet food outside the recalled period is safe and healthy for consumption by North America's cats and dogs.
Laura Avery, of Brampton, was convicted on February 6, 2007 in the Ontario Court of Justice, Peel of failing to provide suitable and adequate care to her cat under the Criminal Code of Canada. Emaciated, maggot-infested cat had to be euthanized.
Toronto - The Farley Foundation will today honour over 200 veterinary clinics that raised more than $83,000 for people and pets in need. Fletcher's Creek Animal Hospital in Brampton receives Silver 'Friends of Farley' award for raising at least $2,500.
With Christmas and the Holiday Season just around the corner, The Humane Society of Canada is asking people to give thoughtful gifts that also help animals.