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August will be feline frenzy at Victoria Park! |
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 Meet your BFF (Best Feline Friend!) this August at Toronto Humane Society's (THS) satellite location in North York.
For the entire month of August the Victoria Park branch, 2802 Victoria Park Avenue (unit 13), will be open for cat adoptions every day from 12 to 8 p.m. This follows the success of a weekend blitz held in July.
The THS Victoria Park branch is located in the Van Horne Plaza on Victoria Park and Van Horne (a few blocks north of Sheppard Ave.).
For more information, call 416-392-2273 or visit www.torontohumanesociety.com.
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Why indoor cats enjoy happier, healthier lives |
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 Did you know: indoor cats generally live safer, longer lives? Many people may think it's cruel to not let their cat outside but in fact felines can lead very happy, fulfilling lives indoors as long as they live in cat-friendly environments that meet their physical and social requirements.
Remember cats, like children, depend on us to recognize danger and to protect them from harm. For instance, even if your pet is vaccinated, it runs the risk of contracting a serious disease(s) while roaming free outdoors. One such illness is feline leukemia; although the vaccine for this disease is valuable, it provides about 80%-85% protection, leaving your pet still at risk for this deadly disease transmitted commonly by saliva from another cat. The great outdoors also pose the risk of your cat contracting Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which is commonly passed between cats when fighting and blood is exchanged. Other possible dangers facing outdoor cats include getting hit by a car, sprayed by a skunk and getting stuck with cut burrs and porcupine quills.
Indoor animals are also less likely to pick up fleas and ticks or be attacked by animals (or even humans). Instead, allowing your cat access to window perches or sit near a screened porch/balcony can help him or her enjoy fresh air, sunshine and outside scenery safely.
On the other hand, if you make the decision to keep your cat indoors, be sure to provide him or her with the right toys and a sufficient amount of stimulation. A good scratching post is a must. And to fulfill their hunting behaviour, prey-like toys such as catnip mice or feathers attached to a string are good ways to engage cats in some interactive play. For more information on how to provide enrichment to your indoor cat, read about the College of Veterinary Medicine's Indoor Pet Initiative at
http://indoorpet.osu.edu. |
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Is a rabbit right for you? |
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 Though rabbits don't always conform to the cuddly type seen in story books (they like to explore and not always sit still), they are social animals who enjoy human companionship. And just like with most other animal companions, you can build trust and a life-long bond if you have the right amount of patience, love and dedication to give. One way you can get to know your bunny is to give him or her a lot of out-of-cage play time with the family.
Also, it's important to remember that rabbits respond well to routines for feeding, playing and cleaning up so try to find a schedule that works for you and try not to change it too much. Chew toys are also key as these little creatures like to nibble; a good idea may be to bunny-proof your home in areas where the rabbit is free to run free.
Here are four reasons rabbits rule as house pets:
• They are quiet can learn near-perfect litterbox habits
• They are fun to watch; they love to hop about and discover new nooks and crannies
• They have different personalities just as individual dogs and cats do
• They don't need a yard if given plenty of indoor, sun-lit exercise space
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Help support Shady's leg surgery |
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 Meet Shady, this sweet young girl came to our shelter as a surrender after she fell from a six-story high-rise balcony. As a result of the fall, this calico-coloured beauty fractured her hind leg and now requires orthopedic surgery. Less than one-year-old, Shady's injury is severe but she will receive physiotherapy following her operation and is expected to fully recover in about six weeks.
The THS is committed to making sure that Shady receives all the care and medical attention she needs. However, as you can image, the surgery and physiotherapy involved will be quite costly (an estimated minimum of $1,200). We rely on the kindness of people like you to be able to help animals like Shady receive the care they need and recover as quickly as possible.
If you would like to contribute to Shady's leg surgery, please donate today! Helping animals like Shady recover from illnesses and accidents is what we do at THS. Thank you to everyone who supports our work with generous donations! To donate, click here.
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Foster orientation: mark your calendar |
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 Do you have room in your heart for a temporary friend? If so, attend one of our regularly scheduled THS foster orientations on Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. (meet in the shelter's main lobby).
The first 45 minutes of the orientation will focus on general information for foster parents followed by an 11:45 a.m. training session on how to care for kittens, including bottle feeding.
To register, email foster@torontohumanesociety.com.
The THS currently has nearly 200 foster families. These caring people offer animals that extra love and attention needed while recovering from an injury, maturing and/or to overcome any anxieties. Remember: providing foster care for a few days, weeks or months can be a lifesaving gift for an animal.
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Meet affable Albert |
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 You may have seen dog Albert recently as he enjoyed his 15 minutes of TV fame (well-deserved!) on CP24's Animal Housecalls last week. He is a six year old basset hound who came to the THS as a transfer from another shelter. He suffered from mast cell tumours which is a common form of skin cancer in dogs and recently underwent surgery for this condition. We are just awaiting his results to find out if the surgery was successful. We are expecting he will be available for adoption in a couple of weeks.
In terms of personality, Albert has plenty! He is an easy-going pooch who gets along with just about anyone, including children – in fact he just participated in the Pawsitively Pets Junior Dog Trainer camp that is currently being hosted at THS. This program is put on by Pawsitively Pets and works with youth, ages 10 to 15-years-old, to provide an interactive, hands-on educational experience that teaches young people all the key fundamentals of dog training, including basic obedience and working confidently with dogs.
If you are looking for a sweet, loving companion, come visit Albert today!
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Join Our Save The Animals Team As A Monthly Donor Today! |
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| For only 60 cents a day, you can provide animals in need with the steady support they count on. |
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Science Diet Pet Food is now available for sale at our 11 River Street Shelter. All profits from sales go to The Toronto Humane Society! Thanks, Hill's!
Hill's® Science Diet® "Second Chance for Love" shelter program has partnered with us and is donating pet food for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies being cared for here at the Society. |
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Go to Petango to find your best friend for life! Petango.com is your place to…
Find Pets. Adopt Pets. Shop Pets. Talk Pets. Live Pets!
www.petango.com |
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Have a question? Click here to visit our new "Question & Answer" page.
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The Toronto Humane Society is located at:
11 River Street,
Toronto, ON M5A 4C2
416-392-2273
Adoption Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 12pm – 7pm
Thursday & Friday: 12pm - 8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10pm - 6pm
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