Tuesday , 23 April 2024

Rescue News

Beagle S.O.S.

This is awful. By now most of us have seen the horrific footage aired by W5 last year of animals being experimented on and abused by employees of ITR Labs, a contract biotechnology research company located out in Baie-d’Urfé. The images are heart wrenching to say the least. Employees not only restraining animals and applying toxic substances to their skin …

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Now Hiring! Do you have what it takes to work at our emergency rescue shelter?

I feel truly blessed to have the job I have. So many people want to help animals, and the prospect of getting paid to do so is a dream come true. So it is with much enthusiasm and some fanfare that I announce an opportunity not to be overlooked! Humane Society International/Canada assists the Quebec Government (MAPAQ) in running and …

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LOKI has been saved!

By: Liliana Danel “I have been working with LOKI since he escaped the Hay River Shelter in June 2010” explains Bonnie. Bonnie has been the caretaker of Loki for three years now. Loki is a special dog, he was rescued as a puppy from a hoarding situation in 2010 and then when taken to the shelter he escaped. Loki’s life …

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Sammy- Living with CKD

Sammy was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney disease on December 30th 2012. If you haven’t read about Sammy’s diagnosis, you can catch up here. Sammy- Living with CKD   The past month has been quite an adventure, to say the least! After a few weeks of trial and error, and a lot of plan B’s, Sammy is holding on strong and still acting …

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From A Vet’s Point of View: Shelter Medicine

by MDB Blogger and veterinarian, Dr. Christina Nosotti  Volunteering in shelters is what sparked my passion to pursue my dream of becoming a vet. For as long as I can remember, I have loved animals. As a child, I used to visit the local SPCA and would just long to bring them all home. In my late teens, I started …

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PetitsPawz’ Cat in The Hat Raffle!

  November 26th UPDATE: We are excited to announce the winners for the Cat in the Hat Raffle! Bon Jovi tickets: Cindy Jette! Cirque du Soleil tickets: Kurt Ramcharan! $250 gift certificate to Touche et Retouche: Joelle Hogan $75 gift certificate to Sports au Puces: C. Flessas Fashion pet carrier: Annie Sauvageau Congratulations to the winners and thank you so …

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Rescue Ink to unveil new Facebook application developed by Thoransoft

 by Liliana Danel, MDB Blogger    Thoransoft will present in the province of Quebec their new application named RISA (Rescue Ink Software Application). This application was developed for the popular animal-rescue group that fights against animal abuse and neglect. At the same time, Rescue Ink educates and informs people about animal abuse. According to Raffi Kalemdjian, Business Solution Director for …

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The Montreal SPCA Adoption House opens its doors this Saturday

The Montreal SPCA cordially invites everyone to visit the SPCA Adoption House! And where is the Adoption House? It is located outside the SPCA shelter and people can come in to visit animals that are awaiting loving families to adopt them. The attendees to the SPCA Adoption house will have the chance to see the photo exhibition Animal in Focus …

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Join PetitsPawz’ Bottle Drive!

PetitsPawz is officially kicking off our first ever bottle drive for the kitties! Join in on the fun! 100% of the proceeds will be going towards the cat’s veterinary care expenses. There are several ways to take part: Collect:You are invited to start collecting bottle and cans starting today!  We can provide a flyer document to those who wish to go door …

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Rescue Round-up Special: 9/11 SAR dogs articles of 2012

  We continue to remember them and honor them. The people and the media will continue to pay tribute to the legacy of the Hero Dogs of 9/11 for many years to come. As time passes by, I believe that many people are starting to know how important these four legged soldiers were at that time of need and some …

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