Aboriginal Community & Animal Advocacy Connection

Are you a small animal veterinarian in Ontario? Researchers in the Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College need your help!

Ontario small animal veterinarians are invited to participate in a 45-60 minute virtual one-on-one interview to share their perspectives, experiences in recommending and discussing , and tick-borne diseases. Diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/OntarioDVMTickStudy

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College of Veterinarians of Ontario
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)

Great news for cats & dogs! 🎉 Ontario has finally banned the cruel practices of declawing, debarking, & ear cropping.

A huge thanks to the animal protection organizations & compassionate Canadians who pushed the government to end this cruelty to companion animals.

Next, let’s add tail docking to the ban: https://bit.ly/4fOsPwn

How about leaving animals alone instead of causing them to suffer. If they don't have a resource, they'll move along. The same goes with coyotes. Don't leave anything out that they can eat.

Recently, our Animal Services team has responded to several calls involving skunks and other wildlife caught in rat traps instead of the intended target.

Unfortunately, rat traps and rodenticides (rat poison) don't affect only rats. They can cause serious injuries or even death to skunks, squirrels, birds, pets, and other wildlife.

If you're dealing with rats on your property, please consider using more humane and wildlife-friendly solutions, such as:
• Removing food and shelter that attract rodents
• Sealing entry points to buildings
• Keeping garbage and compost securely contained
• Working with a pest control professional who uses integrated pest management techniques

A few simple changes can help address rodent issues while protecting the wildlife that shares our community.

The vast majority of kittens/adolescents/adults are from local reserves. The kittens or once kittens were feral and now socialized.

Unfortunately there hasn't been any adoptions. Therefore, BSDRO cannot take anymore in until some are adopted.

If you're looking to make one your family, please fill out the BSDRO form or contact their page.

👉 If you're not in the position to adopt, please share. 🙏🙏🙏

FOSTERING IS TEMPORARY

**UPDATED: We are ONLY seeking DOG placements at the moment! 📣

Wildfires have forced many communities across Northern Ontario to evacuate, leaving countless dogs—in need of a safe place to land while their families face unimaginable circumstances.

We're looking for compassionate foster families who can open their hearts and homes during this crisis.

❤️ BSDRO provides the food, supplies, and veterinary care.
🏡 You provide a safe, loving temporary home.
🚗 Have or have access to a vehicle is recommended

Fostering is temporary, but the impact lasts a lifetime. By stepping up, you're giving these animals comfort, stability, and an opportunity to rest their heads during all this uncertainty.

If you've ever considered fostering, now is the time.
🔗APLY WITH OUR LINK if you're able to help.
https://form.jotform.com/223407742784259

🔁 Please share this post to help us reach more potential foster homes.

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Please be patient with us, if you apply and don't hear from us right away, sit tight. Our team of volunteers are working humans by day, and rescuers by night/ free time 🫶🏼

Thank you!
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