Q: What can I do about a 1-year-old standard poodle who bites my clothes when she’s excited?  She goes for my hands too but is very gentle and never actually bites. She gets along great with all dogs and kids but I’d like to get her to stop. A: Hello Richard, thanks for writing in with a great question! Sounds like …

Winter isn’t fun sometimes..let’s face it!  I no longer can see the road or the friendly dog-loving neighbors walking their furry four legged friends- but I can see mounds of snow.  In addition, I seem to wear a lot of black and white these days…not intended that way!  But salt is everywhere and the negative effects are also everywhere! My dogs love …

Contest to name one of Canada’s future police dogs now on Rescuers pull dog walker from icy water in Ontario Teens witnessed trying to hang dog by leash: police  Sudbury, ON Expand our current animal rescue and create a ‘Dogtown’ within Canada Saskatchewan Police officer kills aggressive dog Man upset, claims starving cat denied help -Toronto Bill would ban products …

Be advised this is a courtesy listing in effort to help a Rescue find a home for a pup down in his luck. Please, it only takes a minute of your time to share with friends and family. Thank you very much. NOOK – ONE YEAR + Sweet gentle and calm boy. Well mannered, very affectionate and walks fine on …

Do you know this little guy? A kind-hearted person found him outside the Girouard Dog Park this past Saturday (the 12th).  He was wanting to get inside the dog run and play.  He is large, overweight and un-sterilized. No tags, no collar.   This person has him in her care at the moment, but simply cannot keep him much longer. …

Seeing that Santiago is, as you will recall from the post:  Just Ducky, an avid ‘toyer’; he likes to play (and play and play and play) he was given the opportunity to be a Dog Toy Tester by the Amigo Toys.  A week ago we received in the mail two toys: Toy A: a Blue latex/rubber squeaky dog And Toy …

Valentine’s Day is recognized for chocolate….I told my honey a long time ago..please skip the chocolate but I know for many…Valentine’s Day without chocolate is just unheard of.  The truth is chocolate contains theobromine.  Theobromine is basically toxic to dogs and can result in sickness and even death.  Of course, we have to think about size of the dog, as well …

On this Valentine’s Day I wanted to blog about someone with a big heart and it was easy for me to choose Andra D. I can honestly say this young lady impresses me more every time I see her. Her dedication to the SPCA Foster Program is amazing…but  she needs your help. If you have ever thought of fostering an …

UPDATE:  This kitten has been found – a bit underweight but otherwise fine!  Thanks everyone! Keep an eye out for this tiny, 6 month old kitten. Zorra was lost in the snowstorm in St. Bruno just days ago (Feb 6th) on rue Juliette-Béliveau. If you live in the area, please take a look in your garage to see if she took …

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