Ontario SPCA
Humane society officers discover possible rat poison in St. Catharines park
Lincoln County Humane Society officers found what appears to be a type of rat poison scattered in a small area of Alex McKenzie Park. Continue reading
Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre welcomes five new dogs from Northern Dog program
The Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre received five of the dogs Thursday evening. Continue reading
Ontario SPCA investigating after cage of dead rats found in Severn Township
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is investigating after four rats were found dead in a cage in Severn Township. Continue reading
Facebook video shows pet owner visibly angry at pair who saved dog from hot vehicle
By Alex Gagne Anchor
The pair saved the golden retriever from the minivan when the temperature was said to be 33 C. The owner of the dog appears, telling them to mind their own business. Continue reading
Woman charged after OSPCA seize 57 dogs, 4 cats from Colborne home
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The OSPCA seized 57 large dogs and four cats from a home in Colborne, Ont., on June 13. A woman has been charged. Continue reading
Peterborough woman charged with 33 counts of animal cruelty involving farm animals
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
27 animals were found to be emaciated and in need of care at a rural farm in the Peterborough area. Continue reading
Ontario SPCA lays 14 animal cruelty charges against mink farm
The OSPCA says their investigation revealed sick animals with injuries and large lesions, rough handling of animals, unsanitary conditions and a lack of general care. Continue reading
Stray dog found in ‘appalling condition’ in Guelph: Humane Society
By Matt Carty Reporter
The Rottweiler mix was found near Wellington and Gordon streets on Wednesday by a passerby. Continue reading
Animal cruelty charges laid against two West Grey residents
By Leanne Wood-Hulme Anchor
A man and woman are facing multiple animal neglect charges after horses in their care were found severely neglected by Ontario SPCA investigators. Continue reading
Ontario man pleads guilty to animal cruelty in deaths of 1,500 pigs
Ontario SPCA officers went to a pig farm in Langton, about 80 kilometres southeast of London, last February after receiving a concern about the welfare of pigs on the property. Continue reading