Q: Every August, for the last few years, our 8 year-old Flat-Coat Retriever Oskar will start to have severe allergies.  He will scratch his face so hard with his back leg almost (and also to the point) of bleeding. He’ll also lick and pull the fur off of his front paws until there is nothing left but bare skin. Are …

  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 …

 by Nat Lauzon, MDB Blogger I first met Nicole Joncas at a demonstration for animals back in 2008 – 2 years before I launched Montreal Dog Blog.  I was excited to meet her because (especially in rescue circles), her reputation preceded her. Nicole – as one individual – was endeavoring a David and Goliath battle.  This feisty, tireless woman was preparing …

Fostering- Why We Choose to Say Goodbye… Fostering animals is one of the best and most effective ways to volunteer in animal rescue.  Many of Montreal’s animal rescue groups are foster-based, meaning they don’t have a general building or shelter location where all of the animals are kept.  Instead, they have their animals moved into temporary homes, where they stay until they are …

by Liliana Danel, MDB Blogger  On August 31, 2012, the Vancouver Sun published an article in which Miss Universe Canada, Sahar Biniaz, gives support to a Breed Specific Legislation in the province of British Columbia.  She claims that at the age of 14 after allegedly being bitten by a dog of the pit bull breed she believes that the province …

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR YOUR ENTRIES! Nowadays, “Green Cleaning” is something that a lot of pet owners take to heart! Using safe products in our home is good for us, our pets AND the environment! Fortunately, there are many options available to clean our homes without harming anything in the process (Okay – except maybe dirt). 🙂 This …

Westies in Need is a volunteer rescue group who are looking for folks to help out from time to time with temporary fostering and/or occasionally help with transport of Westies.

Bring your Westies and your lawn chairs and come and join Westies In Need for a fun filled. Westie-ful time!