Friday , 29 March 2024

Rescue News (blog)

Laval University has ended the use of live piglets in its training of pediatrics residents

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine—a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit of 12,000 doctors—received confirmation yesterday that Université Laval has ended the use of live animals in its pediatrics residency program. With that decision, there are now no known pediatrics residency programs in Canada or the United States that use animals; all such programs exclusively use human-relevant training methods. According to a …

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West Island Residents To Confront Employees Of Dog-torture Lab

Baie D’Urfe, QC, May 24/18–About 100 people, many of them Montreal West Island residents, are expected to confront employees leaving notorious International Toxicology Research (ITR) Labs on Friday, May 25, in the wake of undercover animal-abuse videos now going viral on Facebook. The videos, portraying dogs being poisoned and tormented inside ITR to allegedly test the toxicity of pesticides, industrial …

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National Dog Bite Prevention Week – Download your own Dog Language Cards!

It is that time of the year again! During the second week of April, the United States, celebrates National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Although Canada does not recognize this important week, Montreal Dog Blog believes that we must take the time to educate people and help understand our canine friends.

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Ottawa Westie Fest!

Ottawa WestieFest!   Join Westies in Need Rescue for a fun day of activities for you and your Westie(s)   Sunday, September 25, 2016 @ 10 a.m.   Rain or Shine Dogz Canine Sports Centre   3859 Carling Ave., Nepean, Ontario   Westie Walk will be followed by our fun games and BBQ.   Come out and chat with:   …

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TakeAction: #Laval Say No To #AnimalCruelty

The City of Laval will soon decide if either Auberge Zen or Berger Blanc to hold the contract for animal management and pound service. The Facebook Page Groupe Intervention Protection Animaux Compagnie – Québec posted the following message: The BID is out for the renewal of the animal services in Laval for 2016-2019. Auberge Zen pour animaux holds the current …

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Take Action: It is time for Canada to #BanShockCollars

I know that I am no dog behaviorist or dog trainer. I am a person that believes that all animals are sentient beings that deserve to be respected. Therefore, I am in favor of the new e-petition calling for  a ban of Shock Collars. The following petition is being presented by Kennedy Steward, Member of Parliament for Burnaby South in …

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MDB’s 5th Annual Paw It Forward: $4000 for Animal Rescues!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! MDB loves the holiday season because this is when our bloggers get to “Paw It Forward” and help rescues that mean a lot to us! Where The Money Comes From Our generous advertisers! The folks you see in the sidebar on the right hand side of this page – AND in the …

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Chatopia Named 2015 Quebec Animal Rescuer of the Year

MONTREAL, QC— The Guardian’s Best Animal Rescue Foundation is proud to announce Chatopia as the 2015 Quebec Animal Rescuer of the Year. The award, along with a $2,000 grant, was given to Chatopia president Maggie Shuter last Saturday. The Guardian’s Best Animal Rescue Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to raise money to help local animal rescues. Since …

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