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Monthly Archives: October 2010

Be an Eco-Friendly Pooper Scooper!

I used to feel guilty.  I used the biodegradable pooper scooper bags but would  always ask myself..where is all that poop going?  I realized that I had a choice..continue to send all that poop ( and that’s a lot just from my dogs alone) to the landfill or to be more savvy and learn how to build a poop compost.  I knew …

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First day of blogging!

Well, I’m learning to navigate my way around the blogging world. Thanks to Nat Lauzon who invited me to blog about cat stuff and PetitsPawz. Bear with me while I get the hang of this. 🙂 While our adoption/foster system is in full swing with over 100 cats and kittens in the PetitsPawz system (either recently adopted or in foster …

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Rocky in his new home

Nat here – Remember the heartbreaking story of Rocky? Here he is in his new home, in his new backyard with his new dog-sister Cuddles! 🙂 From his new owner, Jennifer:   “I have fallen madly in love with Rocky and….I can’t imagine life without him now.”  Jennifer – thanks for giving this gentle giant a new lease on life!  Thanks …

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Ontario man trying to help abused dogs dies in Hospital

The following article is from Penny Eims for the Dog News Examiner. I had previously posted about the heroic act of Dan Palmer and today with great sadness I post about him passing away. This man gave his life to save 3 dogs. He is a hero and his heroic act should not be in vain. It is ridiculous the …

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Peanut is Home!

No one could understand why this incredible little chihuahua mix wasn’t get adopted.  She stayed at the SPCA Emergency Shelter for weeks – and despite her charm, gentleness and obvious good looks – she just kept getting overlooked. Until Marcel.  Who brought Peanut home over the weekend to her forever home! And as a friend of Marcel’s, I’m thrilled to …

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Ask A Trainer: Barking! Barking! Barking!

Q: HELP! I have a 3 yrs old cocker spaniel who ALWAYS barks like maniac when the doorbell rings!  Nothing can stop him when someone is at the door! He barks like crazy, runs back and forth from the door to the window, and jumps from one couch to the other until the person actually walks into the room! No …

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Rosie Calendars Are Ready!

Rosie Animal Adoption is ready to help you out with some early holiday shopping!  Their new calendars feature some favourite adoptees, and all proceeds benefit this great organization.  It’s win-win! They can be purchased at: Yazoo, 125 Donegani in Pte-Claire Adoption clinics/events e-mail: rosievolunteers@hotmail.com

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Bailey Blu opens in NDG

Nat here – I’m an NDG gal and love what’s been goin’ on in my neck o’ the Borough the  last little while.  A lot of great stores popping up, to cater to a dynamic urban population.  The latest of which is Bailey Blu! A new pet boutique on Sherbrooke West at Beaconsfield (6152 Sherbrooke West). I popped in recently …

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“Grey Muzzle Poem “- my thoughts of the day – TPK

One by One, they pass by my cage, Too old, too worn, too broken, no way. Way past his time, he can’t run and play. Then they shake their heads slowly and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore, It seems I am not wanted anymore. I once had a home, I once had a bed, …

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