Guelph Gives Back.at Royal City Animal Hospital DEC 5th

Join the Team at Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph Ontario for 

Pet Portraits with Santa Claus

Saturday December 5th from 2-4 pm.

This is a FREE Christmas event, however we are encouraging and collecting donations for the Guelph Food Bank.

for more information call the clinic: 

519-763-4992

Royal City Animal Hospital

245 Edinburgh Rd S. 

Guelph Ontario.

Charity Dog Wash -Sept 15th, 2013

One Sunday Sept 15th - once again, Royal City Animal Hospital  and Royal City Grooming Centre in Guelph will be hosting our annual Charity Dog Wash.
This year the beneficiary of our Dog wash will be Guelph Humane Society.
In the past, we have raised upward of $1500 to benefit other charities, and this year our goal is $2000 and up.
If you have a dog who could use a bath, or if you just want to help us raise money for a great cause please come to our Special event between 11am - 3pm.
If you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate - please contact our clinic to make a donation.
During the event, we will have many games and raffles to help increase the proceeds. We already have many great gift baskets that have been donated by many amazing companies like Rens Pet Depot, Home Depot, Sweet Distractions, Royal Canin Pet Nutrition, Zoetis animal health, Merck, Merial, and more.
Help Support our efforts to help those who help the homeless dogs and cats at the Guelph Humane Society. 

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National CupCake Day for SPCA

Monday February 25th is National CupCake day for SPCA's and Humane Societies. 

At Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, We will be taking part in this special day. 

We will be selling cupcakes hand made by our very own Lisa's.

(who are both amazing bakers)  

All proceeds will go to support the Guelph Humane Society. 

We encourage everyone to come in and satisfy their Sweet tooth and purchase a cupcake to help raise some  much needed money to help those animals in the Humane society. 

No donation is too BIG

Holiday Giving

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Once again, Royal City Animal Hospital is holding our annual "Operation Santa Paws" charity supply drive for the Guelph Humane Society. 

We will be collecting any donations you can provide to help support the life saving work of our friends at the shelter.  

They have a wish list of items they are always in need of, some items they need but they have trouble getting the finances for, and items to help keep their administration costs down. 

This list can be found by clicking this link to the Guelph Humane Society, or you can pick up a copy in our office at Royal City Animal Hospital 245 Edinburgh Rd S in Guelph. 

Please give generously, they really need your help so they can continue to help the animals in need.

Recently, The Guelph Humane Society asked for specific donations of a good Washer and Dryer. Lets hope Santa can provide. 

Don't Leave your Dog in the Car

HOT CARS CAN KILL DOGS

With the warm weather we see far too many examples of poor judgement from some pet owners.

We have heard many stories this summer already of dogs being left in the car while their owners are running errands. This is never a good idea. Do not leave your dog (or cat or child) in the car in the summer for any length of time, not even a 'minute or two'. Many pets die each year as a result of being left in  parked cars during warm weather.

http://www.guelphmercury.com/news/local/article/748448--guelph-police-rescue-15-dogs-from-ovens-on-wheels

Temperatures inside a parked car, even with the  windows open and in the shade, can rapidly reach very

dangerous levels, even on a relatively mild summer day.

A dog’s normal body temperature is about 39º C (102º F). Because of a limited ability to sweat, even a short time in  a hot environment can be life threatening.

Hot Cars Kill Dogs

Leave them Home - where it is cool. 

Call Your Local Humane Society or Police Department if you see a dog locked in a car. 

Microchip your Pet

We have brought this up before, but it bears repeating:

 Have your Pet Microchipped.

Over the past few months, we have seen many signs posted around Guelph, social media sites created, mass emails, and received phone calls where concerned pet owners are looking for a lost dog or cat. Although we share in their pain of losing their beloved family pet, one common thread seems to run through these stories more often than not. The pet was not microchipped.

At Royal City Animal Hospital - we always recommend microchipping for your pets. Microchips are very small - not much bigger than a grain of rice.They are implanted under the skin in your dog or cat. It is a painless procedure - similar to getting a vaccination. Microchipping is the only truly effective way to permanently identify your pet. Tattoos not only are difficult to read, but they also have no central database for which to identify pets. Collars and tags can break off or be taken off.

Actual size of a microchip

Microchips cannot be removed, and every veterinary clinic, humane society or animal shelter in North America has a scanner by which to check for a microchip. If your pet goes missing or is lost, and someone brings them to a shelter or Veterinary clinic - they will be scanned for the presence of a microchip and the company that has manufactured the chip will be contacted who in turn will contact you, the owner. Every year, thousands of animals are lost, or euthanized at shelters because their owner's could not be found. This is heartbreaking to everyone and can be avoided if the animal is microchipped.

Getting a microchip for your pet is a one time cost - there are no membership fess and there are no additional costs when you update your contact information in the database. When your pet has a microchip, make sure you inform the company that has your pets unique number on file of any changes in ownership, address, or other contact information. If your contact information is kept current in the database - the better your chances of getting your dog or cat back will be. If you do not remember who to call - have your veterinarian scan your pet, and they will give you the number of the company that has your pet on file.

Scanning for a Microchip

Microchips save lives - and reunite families.

Guelph Humane Society "Toy Drive"

 The Guelph Humane Society is a non-profit organization and as such they rely heavily on donations in order to operate. 

This holiday season we will be collecting donations of supplies and delivering them to the shelter. 

Your generosity will help the Humane Society continue to care for lost and abandoned animals and provide them with the love and attention they deserve

Here are a few items from their wish list. If you have any items around the house or wish to purchase something from the list, feel free to bring it to the hospital and we will make a special Santa delivery in time for Christmas.

•Unscented, non clumping cat litter
•Large newspapers for lining cages
•Shredded paper for bedding (No Staples)
•Hay and treats for Rabbits
•High value training treats (Rollover, dehydrated liver etc.)
•Peanut Butter
•Stimulating dog toys (Kong, Buster cube, treat balls)
•Furminator grooming tools
•Bleach, all purpose cleaner
•Laundry soap, dish soap
•Disinfecting wipes
•Hand Sanitizer

•Large, heavy duty garbage bags

•Paper towels, Kleenex, Toilet paper 

•Cotton pads/balls 

•Plastic bags 

•Brooms, dustpans, cleaning supplies 

•Rubber gloves, latex gloves 

•Work gloves, welding gloves 

•Duct tape 

•Office supplies (pens, paper, tape, sharpies etc)

•USB drives 

•Postage stamps 

•Reflective vests 

•Gift cards (Canadian Tire, Zellers, Staples etc)

                                                                                                                    

Toronto Bans Sale of Puppies and Kittens at Pet stores

This is excellent news.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/toronto-sets-new-rules-for-sale-of-dogs-and-cats/article2175317/

Toronto City Council has banned the sale of puppies and kittens at all city pet shops.
The majority of these pets come from Puppy and Kitten mills, where there is in-breeding, serious health problems, poor socialization, poor treatment and care and they are forced to live in very small cages.

If you are looking for a pet - Adopt from your local shelter or humane society. In most cases they will be fully vaccinated, dewormed and Spayed or Neutered.

Thinking of Getting a Pet?

If you and your family are ready to get a pet why not check out the wonderful dogs and cats that are up for adoption at your local humane society.

Our local shelter has an abundance of great animals that are looking for someone to love them and provide them with a good home where they can be properly cared for.

Why not stop on by and check them out at the Guelph Humane Society.

Just a few of the animals currently up for adoption at the Guelph Humane Society