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August 27, 2014 12:09 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

Toronto Man Secretly Sold Horses for Slaughter, Later Sentenced for Obstructing an Officer

SIMCOE COUNTY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 27, 2014) - On August 21, 2014, Robert Pakulski, 56, of Toronto, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one count of disobeying an Ontario SPCA Order and...
August 26, 2014 13:35 ET | Source: North Bay & District Humane Society

North Bay & District Humane Society: Ground Breaking Announcement

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 26, 2014) - The North Bay & District Humane Society and PetSmart Charities of Canada, the largest funder of animal welfare in Canada are...
August 18, 2014 16:21 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

Elgin Man Found Guilty of Eight Counts of Animal Cruelty Under Ontario SPCA Act

ELGIN, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 18, 2014) - On August 6, 2014, Mr. Earl Lake of Elgin, Ontario, was found guilty of eight counts of animal cruelty under the Ontario SPCA Act. ...
August 18, 2014 12:32 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

Kingston Woman Sentenced After Burned Kitten Left Untreated

KINGSTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 18, 2014) - On August 11, 2014, Chelsea Salter of Kingston, Ontario, pleaded guilty to permitting distress to an animal under the Ontario SPCA Act....
July 30, 2014 15:24 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

Cornwall Woman Pleads Guilty to Three Counts of Animal Cruelty under the Ontario SPCA Act

CORNWALL, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 30, 2014) - On July 22, 2014, Brenda Stang pleaded guilty to three counts of animal cruelty under the Ontario SPCA Act. The charges...
July 22, 2014 11:32 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

Man and Woman Charged Under Ontario SPCA Act After Leaving Dog in Hot Car in Algonquin Provincial Park

ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 22, 2014) - A man and woman have been charged under the Ontario SPCA Act, after their dog was left alone in a hot car in Algonquin...
July 03, 2014 10:00 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

11 Charges Laid Under the Ontario SPCA Act, in Hybrid Turkey Case

KITCHENER, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 3, 2014) - In June, 2014, the Ontario SPCA laid 11 charges under the Ontario SPCA Act in a case involving the company Hybrid Turkeys and five...
June 03, 2014 08:06 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

The Ontario SPCA Announces Partnership With Cadillac Fairview to Keep Pets Out of Hot Vehicles This Summer

NEWMARKET, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 3, 2014) - The Ontario SPCA is pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership between the Society and select Cadillac Fairview Shopping...
May 15, 2014 11:00 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

Ontario SPCA Announces a Turning Point for Addressing Animal Cruelty in Ontario

NEWMARKET, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 15, 2014) - Today marks a turning point for addressing animal cruelty in Ontario. In April of this year the Ontario SPCA introduced a centralized...
May 14, 2014 14:28 ET | Source: Ontario SPCA

The Ontario SPCA Working Together to Address Concerns for Animals Being Left Unattended in Vehicles

NEWMARKET, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 14, 2014) - The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has been working diligently with Community Partners to address safety concerns for animals being...