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December 31, 2009
The Ontario SPCA and the Animal Care Staff and Volunteers of the Toronto Humane Society are pleased to announce that adoptions
will re-open on a limited basis as of January 4th, 2010.
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December 29, 2009
Officials of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) welcomed returning Toronto Humane Society (THS) volunteers and
staff at the society's River Street headquarters today - with a caveat.
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December 14, 2009
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) and the staff at the Toronto Humane Society (THS) would like the public
to know there are ways to directly help the various animals in need at the THS.
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December 10, 2009
Working together, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) and the staff at the
Toronto Humane Society (THS) want the public to know that animals are available for adoption into loving, caring
homes from the THS's Victoria Park centre.
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December 07, 2009
Over the past five days, investigators for the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals probing animal cruelty allegations at the Toronto
Humane Society have found more disturbing evidence.
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December 03, 2009
Many of our supporters have asked what supplies the Toronto Humane Society could use to assist with the animal
care. The following is the Toronto Humane Society Animal Care Wishlist; if you would like to donate any of these
items please bring them down to the 11 River Street shelter; your donation will directly help the animals at the
Toronto Humane Society.
Questions regarding the wish list please call 1-888-668-7722 ex 380
Thank you for your support!
The Ontario SPCA, THS Animal Care department and the animals at THS
| Straw |
Yesterdays News - Cat Litter |
| Timothy hay |
Canary Finch - food |
| Aspen shavings |
Cover Cat Litter (non-clumping cat litter) |
| Rabbit - less active food |
Toys for cats and dogs |
| Rodent Diet |
Blankets |
| 6 foot nylon or leather leashes |
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December 02, 2009
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November 29, 2009
Charged THS interim president admits spending money on lawyers but let pet food expire; Ontario Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals may remain at shelter after Tuesday due to overwhelming amount of evidence
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November 29, 2009
Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigators have discovered pet food that had been
expired for six years being used to feed seriously ill cats at the Toronto Humane Society.
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November 27, 2009
One day after a search warrant was executed at the Toronto Humane Society, resulting in the arrests of five
senior staff members, Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigators discovered a mummified
cat in a cage hidden in the ceiling.
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November 26, 2009
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) executed search warrants
for the headquarters of the Toronto Humane Society (THS) at 11 River Street, Toronto, Ontario, and one private
residence. The warrants were issued in an ongoing investigation into animal cruelty at the THS. Members of the
Toronto Police Service provided assistance.
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September 23, 2009
The Ontario SPCA and the Toronto Humane Society attended an Animal Care Review Board of Ontario (ACRB) hearing
yesterday and due to the change in legal representation at the Ontario SPCA and scheduling conflicts with both
parties, the hearing has been rescheduled to October 26 – 30, 2009.
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July 23, 2009
The Ontario SPCA would like to update the media and the public on the status of the investigation into allegations
of wrong doing at the Toronto Humane Society.
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June 11, 2009
Important information for the public regarding the ongoing Ontario SPCA investigation into the Toronto Humane Society.
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June 22, 2009
Protecting animals since 1873, the Ontario SPCA is a registered charity comprised of over 50 Communities relying
primarily on donations to fund animal protection, care and rehabilitation; advocacy; and humane education. The
Ontario SPCA Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws and provides Society investigators with police
powers to do so - making the Ontario SPCA unique among animal welfare organizations in the province.
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June 22, 2009
The Ontario SPCA would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and address community concerns regarding the
Toronto Humane Society allegedly conducting animal cruelty investigations in Toronto while their status as an
affiliate member is currently suspended. The Toronto Humane Society has no more right or authority than a private
citizen to intervene on behalf of animals in distress.
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June 15, 2009
While the Toronto Humane Society remains under investigation and their status to conduct and participate in animal
cruelty investigations suspended, the Ontario SPCA has created a network of support for Toronto to respond to allegations
of neglect, abuse and abandoned animals.
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June 12, 2009
Worthington needs to check and update his own facts. In March 2006, eight Ontario SPCA Directors resigned in a very
high profile effort to have the organization reviewed by the Provincial Government.
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June 03, 2009
The Ontario SPCA conducted an inspection at the Toronto Humane Society yesterday in response to numerous complaints regarding
allegations of the unnecessary suffering of animals in care at the Toronto Humane Society. Ontario SPCA Orders regarding the
Standards of Care for four animals were issued.
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June 02, 2009
After an emergency meeting of the Ontario SPCA Board of Directors, the Toronto Humane Society's status as an Affiliate
member has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation launched as a result of allegations brought forth in
a series of Globe and Mail articles. The investigation is ongoing.
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June 01, 2009
Prompted by a three part Globe and Mail investigative series that began Saturday, May 30, 2009, the Ontario SPCA will be
investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct at the Toronto Humane Society. The article entitled "Killing Them with
Kindness" alleges that the Toronto Humane Society is permitting the unnecessary suffering of animals with a restrictive
euthanasia policy.
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About the Ontario SPCA
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA): Protecting
animals since 1873, the Ontario SPCA is a registered charity comprised of over 50 Communities
relying primarily on donations to fund animal protection, care and rehabilitation; advocacy;
and humane education. The Ontario SPCA Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws
and provides Society investigators with police powers to do so - making the Ontario SPCA unique
among animal welfare organizations in the province. The Ontario SPCA is a member of the Canadian
Federation of Humane Societies, the World Society for the Protection of Animals, and is affiliated
with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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