IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Barrie, ON (November 5, 2025) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and Barrie Police are teaming up to make the holidays merry and bright for animals in the community by hosting a Cram a Cruiser event on Thursday, Nov. 13 to collect much-needed supplies.
The cruiser will be parked outside PetSmart at 33 Mapleview Dr. W. in Barrie from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the public is invited to drop off donations of food, treats and toys for cats and dogs, as well as supplies such as bowls, leashes, collars and dog jackets. The donations will be distributed by the Ontario SPCA and partnering organizations to people in the community who need support caring for their animals.
“Anyone who has ever loved a pet knows how important that bond is, and we want to ensure that people who may be struggling have what they need to give their animals the care they deserve,” says Shannon Laflamme, Community Outreach Coordinator, Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre. “Our goal is to keep animals with the families who love them and make this a happy holiday season for everyone.”
The Ontario SPCA is a registered charity that is 100 per cent donor funded. It offers a variety of community support services, including distributing pet food to area food banks. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca/barrie
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MEDIA CONTACT
Shannon Laflamme
Community Outreach Coordinator,
Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre
(705) 791-4957
slaflamme@ontariospca.ca
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and does so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.
The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.
The Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre is situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. The Anishinaabeg include the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.
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