SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than 700,000 immigrants living illegally in California will gain access to free health care starting Monday under one of the state’s most ambitious coverage expansions in…
Year: 2023
New Year’s Eve Pet Safety Tips
New Year’s Eve is an exciting time of celebrating with friends and family, but we have to remember our furry friends and their needs as we ring in the new…
What to Know About Heart Failure When You Have Diabetes
In June of 2022, a report from the American Diabetes Association highlighted heart failure as “an underappreciated complication of diabetes.” According to that report, up to 22% of people with…
Supporting Animal Charities as a Family
There’s a rising tide of research emphasizing that giving to charity is more than just a warm fuzzy feeling—it packs an emotional punch and makes a genuine difference in our…
Silverado gets the VIP treatment and a fresh start
Animals of all types and sizes come into the care of Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres every day. From sweet puppies to frisky cats, we love seeing the…
Keep it Short
By KIM BELLARD OK, I admit it: I’m on Facebook. I still use Twitter – whoops, I mean X. I have an Instagram account but don’t think I’ve ever posted.…
The New RSV Drug Keeps Babies Out of the Hospital
Doctors and parents celebrated the major advances that came in 2023 to treat respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which sends up to 80,000 children under age five to the hospital each…
Exciting meows! Renovations are complete at the Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre
Orillia, ON (Dec. 27, 2023) – After months of construction, the newly renovated Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre is now open to the public for adoptions and rehoming requests. The…
How to Be a Healthier Drinker
The science is clear: from a health perspective, the less you drink, the better. But alcohol is a cornerstone of nearly every personal and professional gathering, so you may not…
9 Mental-Health Resolutions for 2024, According to Therapists
Whether you feel reborn—or even just a little bit reset—at the start of a new year, consider making your mental health a priority in 2024. Why? “Because that’s the gateway…