When Mortadella arrived at the Brant County SPCA, she was a fragile, frightened kitten rescued from the dump alongside her sister, Bear. The two were not given the start that any animal deserves, like so many on their own, they had to fight to survive. “They had been subjected to the hard conditions of the environment,” Animal Care Team Member Athena recalled, “like extreme heat, lack of food, illness, and predators like coyotes.” During their spay appointments, Athena and the team discovered just how feral and terrified the sisters were. “They were hissing at the slightest movement,” Athena explained. It was thought that the two would be enrolled in our […]
Mother’s Day is around the corner and this week, we’re celebrating all kinds of moms! When we first shared Nala’s story, she had just given birth to twelve beautiful puppies. But her journey into motherhood took a sudden, frightening turn. Nala became dangerously ill—weak, lethargic, and unable to care for her babies. She needed urgent help. So did her pups. Thanks to your compassion—and the fast action of her foster families—Nala is recovering. Moms are strong, resilient and a part of a community that understands each other. Nala needed help when it came to caring for her babies, and a group of amazing foster moms stepped up. They’ve taken on […]
Our Fospice program is perhaps one of the most rewarding programs we offer at the Brant County SPCA. It places animals who are terminally ill in incredible homes to live out their golden days. It takes a special type of person to take on a Fospice animal, and we are extremely thankful for the incredible people who come forward to provide care for the animals who need it most. Animals like Vinny and Boof. From Vinny’s Fospice Family: For those of you following his journey, our sweet Vinny passed away on May 1st, 2023. I have never known a dog who had such a profound impact on others in such […]
Have you ever felt a little lost? Unsure of what your next steps in life are? For me, this feeling came a little later in life. It wasn’t until my health started to decline that I found myself lost, but with a little hope and some help from my friends, I was found. It’s a funny thing; getting older. When I was younger, I could run for hours, only stopping to get a quick drink before I was off again…now I still run – but it seems as though each day brings a new ache or pain. Maybe it was because I was getting older? Or that I started to […]
Avoid any unwanted calls to your vet this Halloween by knowing the dangers that Halloween candy and décor can impose on our furry friends. The most common food-related hazards during ‘Spooky Season’ are chocolate, raisins, candy wrappers, and candy overindulgence. Chocolate is one of the most toxic candies to pets. The chemicals in chocolate are poisonous to pets and the risk increases as the darkness of chocolate increases. No matter the size of your pet, it is important that chocolate is kept out of reach and in a safe place. If you notice symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, seek medical attention from your vet immediately. Candy can also appear as a tasty treat for our pets. Ingesting large amounts […]
Brantford, ON (Sept. 27, 2021) The Brant County SPCA has welcomed 3 more dogs from overcrowded shelters in the United States. Through our friends at the Ontario SPCA, this is the second time in the past few months that our shelter has been able to open our doors to animals south of the boarder. There are many animal shelters in the United States that are at, or nearing capacity, which means they don’t have space to help any more animals. When partnering animal organizations in the U.S. first reached out for help in late May, the Ontario SPCA reached out to their branches and non-affliates to see what could be […]
As so many of us get back to school and back to work, the Brant County SPCA wants to ensure that you know our top tips on helping your pet get through this transition. Routines have changed immensely for our pets and we must find ways to assure them that we’re still here for them. Schedules for mealtime, playtime, and walking are just some of the changes our friends are facing. And of course, alone time. Here are our top tips to help reduce stress for your pet, and you too: Explore local daycare and dog-walker options. Having a scheduled day for your pet to enjoy can help ease your worry […]