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Tag Archives: Collie

Dr. Amanda Glew: Keeper’s Run

By: Dr. Amanda Glew With the Olympics just finishing, watching those fine young athletes at the top of their game  participate, made me so proud to be a Canadian. They sometimes won gold,  sometimes not, but their pride in our country was palpable from so many thousands of miles away.  It is the same when you represent your country in …

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A new perspective on the word “replacement”.

This year has been about me..I mean, putting me first and thinking about my health and wellness.  After losing almost 30 Ibs, I am happy to say I am feeling better and healthier in so many ways.  With losing that amount of weight, it’s true…many of my clothes no longer fit:)  Yesterday, my Co-worker said, you must be anxious and …

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Bailey Bed Blues.. time to pay Bailey’s bed forward!

I love to de-clutter!  I guess that’s why I write Dog Gone Green on montrealdogblog.com, have an E-Z being Green page on Facebook and won a Sustainable Champion Award at Concordia.  My parents love me to visit but I know they also expect me to come home ( in NB by the way) with the “1-800 Call Junk sign” and …

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Ask A Trainer: My dog hates riding in the car!

Q: We have a Border Collie rescue, named Guinness, brought home from the local SPCA in August 2002 when she was 2 years old. We have been consistent in her training helping to overcome some typical border collie traits and issues possibly stemming from her early years.  But she is a terrible traveler.  At first, we used a seat belt harness for her but …

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Rescue Round-Up News October 7,2011

Read All About it! Gaddafi Animals Rescued At Wadi Bai, (VIDEO) Ducks and eels rescued after spring dries up, Lone Star Marines hope to bring four-legged mascot home(Video), Dogs Rescued from Shelters, Trained To Save Endangered Species. Plus the New Simon's Cat Cartoon Clip!

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“52 Montreal Animal Lovers You Should Know About “- Shelly Elsliger and Wayne Bennett

Shelly and Wayne were nominated to be a part of the “52 Montrealers” series with good reason. Shelly is not only one of our resident bloggers, but heavily involved with just about ever rescue in the city.  Her husband Wayne is there every step of the way…  Isn’t it nice to add a man to this group? Shelly Elsliger and Wayne Bennett …

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Cycling with the dog ALERT!

  If there is one thing that really bothers me, it is when I see cyclists biking with their dogs attached.  It really scares me!  I love the whole idea of exercising together but there are 2 things I worry about: exhaustion and injury.  I am positive that there are cyclists out there that take the necessary precautions, but I …

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URGENT: Timid puppy lost in NDG Thurs night

A ‘Shareable’ item, please! Rottweiler/German Shepherd/Bernese/Collie -Looks more like Rottweiler/German Shepherd -6 months -50 pounds -Eyes are brown with blue on top -Name is Stella -Last seen on Grand Boulevard and Fielding (Thursday March 10th) -Very Timid -Red collar with diamond bones Contact Maria   514-449-7225

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Update on Ben! Getting Ready and looking for a fur-ever home!

    On February 22nd 2011, Terry posted about Ben needing a home because his former owner thought it was best for him to be shot than pay for his care. Many of us were concerned and shared Ben’s story in hope of finding him a home before February 27.  Nat, myself and others got in touch with his rescuer; …

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