Charlot’s Story- Part 1 August 2012 Update:  We never had time to do a Part 2 because Charlot has already found a forever home.  He will be heading over the border to Vermont!   Charlot is a gorgeous blue eyed Himalayan that adores giving head-bumps.  One day his owners decided to bring him to the vet to have him euthanized.  The …

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe!

Come take part in DALE EAGLESHAM’s 5th annual COMICS FOR CHARITY (C4C) event When: May 19 and 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Main Street in Vankleek Hill, Ontario (as part of the May Show outdoor arts festival). Halfway between Ottawa and Montreal. What: Autographs, sketches, posters, a very-limited-edition print, a raffle for a free sketch, comics and trades …

When: Saturday June 9,2012 Garage Sale time: 10am to 3pm Hot Dog Sale time: 11am to 2pm Where: SAMSON ARENA 655 Sylvie, Chomedey, Laval Entry Cost: 2$ If you wish to donate some of the great stuff you have in your closet or garage, from June 2 you can bring your donations to Yazoo, 125 Donegani, Pte-Claire For more information …

A note of thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Montreal Mirror “Best Of” 2012 poll! We made the Top 10 list of Best Local Blogs and couldn’t be happier! Since September 2010, we’ve been educating, entertaining and informing people how to be better pet owners. But Montreal Dog Blog is truly a team effort:  from our team of volunteer …

So You’ve Decided to Adopt a Cat… You’ve made a great decision! Now comes the daunting task of choosing. Most people instinctively think of bringing home a little kitten with blue eyes. I mean, who wouldn’t want a cute, cuddly kitten, right? Everyone does, and most rescues have all of their kittens reserved before they are even ready to leave …

Muddy Springtime Paws? Springtime Chills? No thank you! Montreal is turning green again and with the white stuff finally gone, any and every Montrealer – those furry and those not so furry – are out enjoying the warmer weather. But cozy sunshine and green grass aren’t the only things around lately… RAIN, and lots of it. It’s not that I …

What is the Perfect pet portrait?  This is a question with no right answer.   Just like the surfer searches the globe for the perfect wave a great photographer searches for the perfect portrait, one that is better than the last.   There is no truly “perfect” pet portrait because each animal is different, and each person looking at the portrait …

André Roy and Cathy Samson established the organization Chiots Nordiques. Chiots Nordiques has recently been recognized as a non-profit organization (NPO). Their mission is to improve the living conditions of packs of stray dogs living in Northern Quebec and Nunavik, while ensuring the health of local people in relation to the canine overpopulation (spread of rabies, bites, etc.).  No veterinary …

The following is a courtesy listing. Please be kind and share this posting with friends and family. This little boy needs help. The following is a letter from our friend Nat Gabriela. She is a foster mom to pups and a great advocate of animal adoption.   Samson! Through no fault of his own, he has been shuffled around for …