JAN 25 UPDATE: This dog is, indeed Bosco! And will be reunited with his family today! Thank you to a friend of Montreal Dog Blog for letting us know about this dog rescue between Verdun and Nun’s Island.  We are thankful to be able to share these images from Michael Rander – who witnessed the rescue! This was the scene …

We thought you’d like this update about a story we brought you a couple months back! Back in November, we brought you this sad, and all too common story about a little cocker spaniel that was found in NDG.  Here’s a photo from the day she was discovered:                   Despite best efforts …

Read all about it! 15 firefighters rescue dog from Gloucester Docks, Suspected bait dog left for dead is rescued,Live dog found after fire destroys restaurant and apartments,Four legged crossing guard causing a stir in Greenwich - (video) Abandoned Dog Adopted by Nursing Home Plus Interview to the woman that cloned her dog for $50,000

If you are like me, you love having birds, squirrels and all kinds of living creatures in the front/back yard enjoying sunflower seeds, nuts, or other feed left out for them to enjoy!  I think for many people, only when spring rolls around, do they think of gettingthe bird feeder out..However, winter is the most crucial time to think about …

To all cat lovers, Moustache is having another internet book/CD/DVD sale to raise funds for sterilisations, vaccines, FIV/FeLV combo tests, dewormer, dental work and other vet fees for cats waiting for a new home.  We had Pita undergo major dental work and Cashew undergo sterilization/vaccine/combo test this week.  We have 2 more cats to get sterilized, combo tested and vaccinated, …

Animatch has raffle tickets for sale for a hand crafted, gorgeous, unique quilt entitled “Exquisite Garden.” This piece is generously offered by the artists Dianne Robinson, Hilary Gooding and Rosie Francis.   The dimensions are 10 x 36 and the piece is framed.  Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and are available through Animatch volunteers or by contacting Cindy at cindy.animatch@gmail.com  …

  Bark n’Brunch is back for 2012.  Our famous brunch will be held at a new venue, the Karnak Shriners Temple on Sources Blvd.  See the poster for all of the details. Event Details Date: Sun, February 12, 2012 at 11:00-2:00 Location: Karnak Shriners Temple Sources Blvd. DDO Download Poster of Bark n’Brunch

The following is a courtesy listing in order to help out those that take action and help out animals. Melanie takes care of feral cats cares for them. Her friend Angela sends the following message:   Hi MDB, my friend has trapped, sterilized, vaccinated and de-wormed feral cats within a colony. She still has more to go, but she’s also …

  Upcoming Meeting Provides Critical Opportunity for Action   MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Jan. 10, 2012) – Humane Society International/Canada and the Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals applaud the recent steps by the Quebec government to improve animal protection laws, but note that further action is needed. An upcoming taskforce meeting on January 13 will provide an …