About Margaret Blackman:  Mild mannered accountant by day and “Crazy Dog Lady” by night, pets have been part of Margaret’s life from a very early age and she has been heavily involved in rescue for the last 10 years as a foster home and emergency responder.  She currently shares her home with 5 teckels (dachshunds) plus a varying number of …

ONE LAST GOODBYE Just off the West Island on rolling acres of beautiful lush land, over 2000 white markers stand about a foot tall above the ground.  Off the beaten path, you cannot see it from any road whatsoever. The only people allowed on the property are people filled with sadness. Max 2001, Baily 1985, Molly 1993. And on and …

So I have a simple rule I live by: thank all dogs who growl! It takes every ounce of my will-power not to get upset at my own dogs when they growl about something. Some kind of natural or parenting instinct that overtakes my inner being…. “NO, AHH, DON’T BE LIKE THAT, I DON’T UNDERSTAND, HE IS NEVER LIKE THAT”, …

      SolutionTicket.com Motorcycle Ride 2013 in collaboration with Rescue Ink. Solutionticket is proud, glad and privileged to have famous Rescue Ink members as Volunteers for our 2013 Motorcycle Ride in Montreal on June 15th ,2013. Helping animal has no frontie. Rescue Ink ‘s generous mind and devotion for animal abuse and awareness, brings us to have this wonderful …

PetitsPawz Cat Refuge of Montreal will be holding an Adoption Day at MultiMenu’s brand new store in NDG!The event will be held on Sunday, May 26th, 2013 between 12pm and 3pm. You are invited to come in and see the kitties to hopefully fall in love with one of these bundles of fuzz and offer them a good home.PetitsPawz Cats …

  May 20 is the start of National Dog Bite Prevention Week. My pup, Nanners, he was going to be put to sleep because he did bite the nose of a 3 year old little girl. My husband and I decided to give Nanners a second chance. After we welcomed Nanners to our house, we noticed that there were many …

Saying Goodbye to Sammy Boy   When a cat has a ton of nicknames, you know he’s a cool cat.  Not only did Sammy have a bunch of nicknames (Sammy boy, Boogers, Sams, Sammy Sweet Heart etc…) his official last name also happened to be Cool.  Icing on the cake, no? Sammy’s story is unfortunate, but far from sad.  As …

  THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER. CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNA SHEFTEL, OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER! Want some new pet swag for the spring and summer? The good people at PetOnly are hooking up a lucky MDB reader with $100 for some sweet online shopping at www.PetOnly.ca!         About PetOnly:  With over 5000 pet products online, PetOnly.ca is Canada’s …

                                            Join and celebrate Animatch’s 13th annual Walk-a-Thon!  A great opportunity to catch up with old friends and show off your wonderful adoptee!!  Registration takes place behind the Dollard-des-Ormeaux Civic Center, near P3, off of Lake and de Salaberry …

Where is Dr. Glew Do you remember where is Waldo? Well, I feel like I am now in the same boat – and people have to do a little hunting to find out where myself and Dr. Cote have gone.  You would think in todays world, it is easy.  And it is if you are connected. But there are still …