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Monthly Archives: June 2013

Westies in Need (WiN) Westie Rescue Ottawa Westie Walk

Ottawa Westie Walk and Fun Day this year on Sunday September 15th, 2013. The walk will be held at the same location as last year..Dogz Canine Sports Centre, 3859 Carling Avenue, Nepean, Ontario. Click here for a map. This is one of WiN’s MAJOR fundraisers…it is a lot of fun and a great opportunity for Westie owners to get to …

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Petitions and social media advocate keeping companion animals safe during moving season

By: Liliana Danel Another summer brings another July 1st, that means another moving day, which gives a reason for animal abandonment. It is very well known that animal abandonment in Quebec is very popular no matter what day of year or no matter during which season. The Animal Legal Defense Fund has ranked the province for several years as the …

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UPDATE on Mr. White Whiskers (Mr. White Whiskers shows us the importance of fostering)

By: Susan Mackasey  (PetitsPawz Rescue) REUNITED WITH MR. WHITE WHISKERS!  Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of being reunited with my special Mr. White Whiskers. Wow! What a long way he has come. He is the most affectionate little boy, and looked oh so handsome!   His foster mom, Carole and her boyfriend Greg are taking exceptional care of him, and …

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Montreal SPCA Summer wish list 2013

  Louise Allard, Human Resources Manager for the Montreal SPCA, has sent out the following list that mentions important articles which can be donated this summer. The number of animals abandoned in the region of Montreal is always greater than what people can imagine and the Montreal SPCA takes in most of them.  People are not aware of what is …

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Natura Pet issues voluntary recall of specialized dry pet food

(Click on image to enlarge) NEBRASKA June 18, 13 – The company Natura Pet Products has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food due to it potentially being contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can be dangerous to the animals eating the product as well as for human guardians that handle the food and do not wash their hands thoroughly, or …

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Product Review: Northern Dog Treats

Hey there animal friends! May showers have continued into June! Bring on the flowers and sun, amirite? How’s everyone livin’? Good I hope. So this week I’m reviewing Northern Dog Treats and let me tell you, Montreal dogs are totally annihilating these treats. In doing this review I knew right away that I wanted to share these treats with others. …

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Courtesy Posting: Helping out Bob!

The following is a courtesy posting from a letter sent out by Johanne Sureau. This is the letter that was sent in. Please if you can help out Bob, you can reach Johanne by sending her an email : quenewf@hotmail.com Hello! I found a dog last weekend. I took him home and brought him back the next day to the …

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Dr. Amanda Glew: The Whales of San Ignacio

The whales of San Ignacio The gray whale was once known as the devil fish. Hunters would harpoon the young off the Baja Sur coast and entice the large mother to the boat, and then kill her. Enraged, these 35 foot 100 ton creatures would purposefully throw themselves out of the water, often knocking over the small boats, and sometimes …

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Courtesy Listing: Adopt Whiskey!

              Photos courtesy of Susan Fischer at Simple Photos WHISKEY was surrendered to Rosie from a private home because of a change in the family’s situation. He is quite friendly to everyone he meet and his tail never stop wagging. Whiskey is a beautiful red colour and a really handsome dog. He is truly …

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