Tuesday , 23 April 2024

Tag Archives: Heart

Stanley: One year later!

Our thanks to Tara Garland for sending us this update on her former foster boy, Stanley.  We love updates! And naturally, we love Stanley. (FYI: Many people have commented on Stanley’s ‘generous’ mouth.  Turns out, he is a type of Shar pei called a “meat mouth”.  He sees a vet regularly, can breathe just fine – and might just be …

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Montreal Dog Blog at the unveiling of Rescue Ink’s Facebook app

  On Saturday, October 27, 2012 the unveiling of the new Facebook application software called R.I.S.A (Rescue Ink Software Application) took place. It was an event full of positive energy and good will from everyone that was present. The team members of Rescue Ink were at the headquarters of Thoransoft to meet with the fans and proudly accept the application that …

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Happy Valentine’s Day From Montreal Dog Blog!

  Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart.  ~Author Unknown [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzQ19Zo4zuA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fye7HAe8B-o[/youtube]

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Reuben (Beagle/Basset mix) is looking for his furever home!

  PLEASE SHARE! The following is a courtesy listing on behalf of foster mom Nat Gabriela.   Reuben is our foster dog. He is a 5 year old (+/-) Beagle/Basset mix and he’s still waiting for a forever home. He comes from a hoarding situation and a subsequent adoption fail. He is potty trained. Sits for his meals. Is a …

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Update on Ruby-Sue, the handicapped pup dumped in a box

Ruby-Sue has now been with me for 2 weeks. Which does not seem like long, but in puppy time, it is! I find it takes at least 12 weeks for dogs to really adjust to new homes, whether it be an adoptive or foster home. Ruby-Sue is just now starting to really get into our routine, she knows which building …

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Taming the power of MORE! Lessons I learned volunteering at the emergency shelter!

Every Thanksgiving, I try to do something for others ..I guess it is what I think Thanksgiving is really about..not about stuffing myself with Turkey but proactively doing something!  This weekend my husband and I spend two full days (8 hrs and more) helping take care of the needy dogs rescued in September from a commercial breeding facility near Ottawa-the largest such …

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You can do ANYTHING, but not EVERYTHING!

  I realize that a big part of my life is dedicated to “helping”.  I work at a local university and very happy that I play a valuable role in helping and guiding students as they make important decisions about their future and in achieving their professional/personal goals.  I also do a lot with regards to green and sustainable living.  At …

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Shame on you Politicians!

I am disappointed to read that only 4 out of the 10 candidates that were contacted to give their opinion regarding Animal Welfare took the time to give Montreal Dog Blog an answer to our concerns. These people really don’t care! I sent out my letters to the candidates of my riding not once…but twice just in case they did …

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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 Help Needed! Seeking Foster / Fur-Ever Home‏

Be advised this is a courtesy listing in effort to help a Rescue find a home for a pup down in his luck. Please, it only takes a minute of your time to share with friends and family. Thank you very much. NOOK – ONE YEAR + Sweet gentle and calm boy. Well mannered, very affectionate and walks fine on …

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