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• Year: 2012
  • February
    • IAMS HOME 4 THE HOLIDAYS HELPS MORE THAN 7 MILLION PETS FIND FOREVER HOMES
• Year: 2011
  • August
    • Finding Fido campaign puts power to stop puppy mills in dog buyers' hands
  • July
    • Canadian Federation of Humane Societies welcomes award-winning animal welfare advocate as new CEO
  • May
    • PEI Humane Society saddened by shooting death of dog
  • March
    • Atlantic Canada comes together to save more animals
  • February
    • La FSCAA fait campagne pour la révision de la loi fédérale sur la cruauté envers les animaux
  • January
    • Animal advocates declare 2011 “Year of the Cat”, vow to make this year beginning of the end to Canada’s stray cat crisis
• Year: 2010
  • November
    • This December, travellers can book pet friendly hotel rooms while supporting animal welfare in Canada
    • Richmond ban on selling dogs in stores is a good model for other cities, says CFHS
    • Higher fines for animal transport violations a welcome move, but of limited use without proper inspection
  • July
    • Horse deaths in Stampede highlight abuse inherent in rodeos, says Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
• Year: 2009
  • September
    • Hamilton Burlington SPCA’s CEO Jim Sykes Resigns
  • May
    • P.E.I. Humane Society Names New Executive Director
• Year: 2008
  • December
    • Devastating fire destroys Humane Society of Durham Region
• Year: 2007
  • November
    • Brick by brick Ontario SPCA Midland & District Branch supporters are making it pawsible
    • Ontario SPCA Kenora/Dryden Branch sheltering operations suspended following lengthy review
    • Landmark settlement for animal welfare in the Ontario Court of Justice
  • September
    • Woman pleads guilty to provincial animal cruelty charges after 43 dogs removed from Ripley-area property
    • Mackey couple pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges following surrender of emaciated boxer
    • Kerwood woman faces animal cruelty charges following removal of 28 animals from a Kerwood animal facility
    • OHS lays animal cruelty charges after kitten tossed from moving vehicle
  • August
    • Ontario SPCA applauds McGuinty government’s commitment to improve animal protection
    • Kenora man pleads guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog
    • Small animals and birds take over Ottawa Humane Society
  • July
    • Ottawa Humane Society bursting with animals available for adoption
    • Ottawa Humane Society warns of the dangers of hot weather
    • Ottawa Humane Society rescues 35 cats following fire at Cornwall animal shelter
    • Toronto man convicted of animal cruelty receives house arrest
    • Vaughan woman pleads guilty in case involving over 1000 chickens, ducks and turkeys
  • June
    • Man charged with locking a dog in hot car, leaving it to die
    • Heat can kill your pet!
    • OHS charges man with beating pregnant cat to death with tire iron
    • Owner of AK, pup whose ears were butchered, faces seven counts of animal cruelty
    • Government abandons animal protection, again. Early adjournment of the house kills animal cruelty legislation.
    • Ottawa Humane Society calls for public to boycott this week’s circus
    • Runciman anti-cruelty Bill a step in the right direction, says Ontario SPCA
  • May
    • Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Branch seeks public’s help following theft of shelter dog
    • Manitoulin Island resident found guilty of animal cruelty
    • Ottawa Humane Society warns cat owners about ‘high-rise syndrome’
    • Cat adoption rates temporarily reduced
    • Helping the people of Ottawa find a Friend for Life
    • Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Branch concerned over number of abandoned rats: Seeks public’s help
  • April
    • Sudbury-area farmer found guilty of animal cruelty charges
    • Ontario SPCA PAIN Fund helps provide emergency care to injured dog and cat. York Region Branch appeals for help to cover costs
  • March
    • Ontario SPCA investigators removing 28 animals today from a Kerwood animal facility
    • Emaciated dog found chained to wall is recovering. Mackey couple charged with animal cruelty.
    • Ramara Township man faces animal cruelty charges following Ontario SPCA investigation of 18 dead elk
    • Severn Township man pleads guilty to two counts of animal cruelty after one horse euthanized and four removed from property
    • Man charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty after 87 animals removed from property in Elgin County
  • February
    • Ottawa Humane Society offers reward in case of dead dog found in stairwell
    • Woman pleads guilty to two counts of animal cruelty after 82 cats and one dog removed. Receives Sudbury court’s first five-year ban from owning animals.
    • Brampton woman found guilty of animal cruelty. Emaciated, maggot-infested cat had to be euthanized.
    • Adopt-a-cat - Save a Life - Save a Lot!
    • Kerwood woman charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty following the removal of 18 animals, including a lion
  • January
    • Tips to keep your pet safe and healthy this winter
    • Kincardine couple charged with five counts of animal cruelty
    • Ottawa Humane Society cracking down on cold weather cruelty
    • P.E.I. Pets Paying the Price for Owners' New Lives in Alberta
    • Northumberland woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty charge after failing to care for her 91 cats
    • 56 dogs surrendered and one removed from Essa Township property. Investigation ongoing.
• Year: 2006
  • December
    • Offrez-leur le plus beau des cadeaux!
    • Offer them the nicest gift that they could ever get!
    • Ottawa Humane Society extends adoption days to cope with holiday crowding
    • Remember pet safety tips during the festive frenzy
  • November
    • Dogs removed from City of Kawartha Lakes property available for adoption
    • Ontario SPCA removes 18 animals, including a lion, from property west of London
    • Moncton SPCA warns against fundraising letter from “Canadian SPCA”
    • 44 animals removed from property in City of Kawartha Lakes: Investigation ongoing
    • Whitby man found guilty on two counts under the Dead Animal Disposal Act
  • October
    • Criminal Code charges laid after burned kitten surrendered to Ontario SPCA
  • July
    • Saskatchewan SPCA 2nd Annual Animal Welfare Conference
  • June
    • The SPA shelter has a full house!
  • April
    • Ontario SPCA deploys staff to Kashechewan for emergency evacuation of dogs
  • March
    • Ontario SPCA removes 43 dogs and puppies from Ripley-area property
    • Ontario SPCA Spay North project helps curb pet overpopulation and health
  • January
    • Wounded pup to undergo surgery
• Year: 2005
  • December
    • Twelve tips for the holiday season
  • November
    • Charges pending in abandoned animals cases
    • Shelter Appreciation Week
    • Ontario SPCA removes 35 dogs
  • October
    • Serial animal abusers sentenced
    • Looking for a show cat?
    • Animals rescued by OSPCA doubles in five years
  • September
    • Eastern Townships walkathon
    • Walkathon raises record amount
  • August
    • Ottawa walkathon to help thousands of animals
  • July
    • Dog dies in hot car
  • June
    • Toronto man convicted
    • Emaciated horses result in charges
    • Owner guilty of cruelty