There are many events throughout the year which you can participate in to help the Ontario SPCA York Region Branch. For more information about the events listed below, please contact Denise Stephenson at dstephenson@ospca.on.ca or contact the Branch at (905) 898-7122.
If you are interested in hosting your own event with the proceeds going to the Ontario SPCA York Region Branch to help animals, please let us know by emailing dstephenson@ospca.on.ca. We can provide you with more information on how this can be done and we'd also love to thank you! If you are interested in sponsoring an event, or would like to learn more about upcoming opportunities, please let us know!
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Microchip Clinic
Date: March 27, 2010
Start: 12:00 noon
End: 4:00 pm
Location: York Region Shelter
Info: Every year thousands of pets in Ontario go missing and many do not find their way home. Protect your furry friends by providing them with microchip identification. This permanent identification will allow finders to easily identify your pet should an accidental escape occur by providing them with important information to allow your dog or cat to be returned quickly and safely to you.
For more information contact the Adoption Center at 905-898-7122 Ext. 306
2010 Doggie Easter Egg Hunt
Date: April 3, 2010
Registration: 10:30 am
Start: 11:00 am
Location: Held on the grounds of the York Region Shelter
Info: Bring your pup and join the Hunt at the York Region Branch?s 3rd Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. Every egg has treats for your four-legged friend to give them a day of fun and frolic. It's great fun for the whole family. Fill up your pledge form, join the fun and maybe win a prize.
Easter Egg Hunt Info
Download an Egg Hunt Pledge Form
Microchip Clinic
Date: April 24, 2010
Start: 12:00 noon
End: 4:00 pm
Location: York Region Shelter
Info: Every year thousands of pets in Ontario go missing and many do not find their way home. Protect your furry friends by providing them with microchip identification. This permanent identification will allow finders to easily identify your pet should an accidental escape occur by providing them with important information to allow your dog or cat to be returned quickly and safely to you.
For more information contact the Adoption Center at 905-898-7122 Ext. 306
Ontario SPCA "Friends for Life" Walk-a-thon and Fun Fair
In support of the Ontario SPCA York Region Branch
Walk, Woof and Wag in support of our Fabulous Furry Friends!
The Ontario SPCA is one of the largest, most responsive animal welfare organizations in the country, providing care and shelter for tens of thousands of animals every year. As a non-profit organization, the Ontario SPCA relies almost exclusively on donations and support from the public to carry out its mandate.
The walk is an event to raise financial support and awareness for the protection and care of all animals in our community - not just dogs. Everyone is Welcome!
* Dog not required *
Date: May 16, 2010
Location:
Richmond Green Park
1300 Elgin Mills Road East, between Bayview Avenue & Leslie Street
Directions: from Highway 404 take the Elgin Mills Road exit. West on Elgin Mills about 1 KM to Richmond Green Park. (map)
Schedule:
10:00am — Registration begins in Agricultural 2 building
11:00am — Walk Begins
11:00am – 2:00pm — Musical Entertainment
11:00am – 3:00pm — Visit our Vendor Village
12:00pm — Lunch for participants
12:00pm – 12:45pm — York Regional Police K9
12:00pm – 2:00pm — Fun dog Contests and Competitions
12:00pm – 2:00pm — Pet Portraits
1:30pm — Award Top Fundraiser Prizes
FUN DOG CONTESTS:
Is your pooch the best dressed dog on the block? How about the best behaved? Can your dog do incredible tricks? Prizes will be awarded for the best of show in our many fun contests and games.
TO SPONSOR A PARTICIPANT OR REGISTER ONLINE - CLICK HERE
VENDORS WELCOME!
Do you make or have a pet–related product or service that you would like to promote and sell to 300 plus animal lovers? Perhaps you make your own dog cookies, cat scratch posts, have your own pet clothing line or have your own line of Leashes and Collars…then this is the place for you. Set up a booth of your product and join the cause. Cost of 10’ booth space is $100.00 - we will supply a table and 2 chairs. Call Denise Stephenson to reserve your area at 905-898-7122 Ext. 340
For more Information or to Volunteer to lend a helping paw:
Call us at 905-898-7122 x306 or 1-888-668-7722 x306 or email: mohill@ospca.on.ca
2010 Yard Sale
Date: June 26 & 27, 2010
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Held on the grounds of the York Region Shelter
Info: Donations of yard sale items will be accepted starting June 1, 2010.
Volunteers Needed!
Connected Kids Summer Camp (Ages 8 - 12)
Updated information to follow
Family Reunion & Fun Fair
Date: August 28, 2010
Info: Our family reunion will be held on the York Region Branch shelter property. With a party-like atmosphere and carnival-type games, it's sure to entertain everyone. We look forward to seeing familiar faced and catching up on all of our success stories.
Tree of Hope
Date: December 1 – 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm daily
Location: Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket
Info: Drop by the Ontario SPCA tree and hang a paw in honor or in memory of your pet
Volunteers Needed!