“Cabin in the Meow-tains” is among four new cat cabin designs provided by the Pet Valu Companions for ChangeTM program to the Ontario SPCA animal centers
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These intricate cardboard boxes serve as safe havens for cats awaiting adoption
Stouffville, ON (March 28, 2022) – Cats and small creatures awaiting adoption at the Ontario SPCA animal centers and the Humane Society now have four fun new themed “cat cabins” designs as they function to keep animals comfortable and make them feel safe.
Presented by Pet Valu Companions for Change, the Cat Cabin Program features four new cabin themed designs including “Cabin in the Meow-tains”, “Miami Beach”, “Tiki Hut” and “Nautical Ship” .” Instead of the usual brown cardboard box models of yesterday, themed designs on each cabin feature illustrations that add a splash of wall art, windows, and even furniture. furniture for each cat cabin.
“Bringing a new pet home is a very exciting time,” said Tanbir Grover, Director of Marketing and Digital at Pet Valu. “These fun, engaging cabins will help put cats and small animals safely into their new homes, and create a fun, memorable moment for pets and devoted pet lovers. We are delighted to be providing cat cabins to the Ontario SPCA through the Pet Valu Companions for Change program. ”
Cat cabins are cardboard box houses that serve as safe havens for cats in shelters. These unique cabins allow cats to exhibit their natural behaviors, including perching, hiding, and scent marking, keeping cats happier and healthier. When a cat is adopted, the same “cat cabin” turns into a temporary carrier for traveling home. Once home, adopters are encouraged to reassemble the cabin, as it smells of cats and eases the transition to a new home by providing a familiar place to perch, sleep, hide and rub .
“Ontario SPCA strives to ensure that each animal has access to the most calming environment possible while we care for and adoptees are set up for a smooth transition as they welcome a new arrival. new animals into her home,” said Tracy McElman, Provincial Director. Community Programming & Animal Center Services with the Ontario SPCA and the Humane Society. “Cat cabins are a regular part of our enrichment program, but these exciting new designs are anything but ordinary.”
Pet lovers who adopt a new cat or small animal through the Ontario SPCA will also receive the Pet Valu New Pet Parent’s Guide. The guide includes tips, checklists, and savings of up to $230 for new pet parents.
Interested in applying? Visit ontariospca.ca/adopt to see the animals waiting for loving homes. Your new best friend might be there, waiting for you in their new cat cabin – curled up by the fire in their meow ski chalet, making waves on the beach, enjoying a nap under a wire tiki lights or wait for the boat ride to go out at sunset.
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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charitable organization, founded in 1873. The association and its community network facilitate and provide province-wide leadership on issues related to Ontario. the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal happiness. Offers a wide range of mission-based programs, including community-based shelters, animal health services, provincial animal movement, health and shelter, block spay/neuter services large numbers, animal rescue, animal advocacy, indigenous partner programs and humane education, the Ontario SPCA is Ontario’s animal charity.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Provincial Offices are located in the traditional territories of Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, Haudenosaunee Union, Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations and Métis Nation. This territory is subject to the Wampum Dish With One Spoon Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and the Ojibwe and allied nations to peacefully share and care for the resources surrounding the Great Lakes . The treaties that were signed for this particular parcel of land are collectively known as the Williams Treaty of 1923.
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Pet Valu is Canada’s leading retailer of pet food and pet related supplies with 700 company-owned or franchised locations across the country, including special banners for pets. for pets; Bosley by Pet Valu, Paulmac’s Pets, Tisol Pet & Nutrition Stores, Total Pet and Chico. Pet Valu is deeply committed to making a contribution, and through its Companion to Change program, it supports a wide range of pet-related organizations across Canada. Since 2010, Pet Valu has donated and given more than $21.5 million to charities and animal rescues in Canada, and it has found suitable permanent homes for over 38,500 homeless pets. housing. Pet Valu is also the national philanthropic partner of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, and since 2018 the organization has funded five rescue transportation services and mobile health clinics for organizations rescue animals in Nova Scotia, Ontario and British Columbia. To learn more, please visit www.petvalu.ca/companionsforchange.
