By: Dr. Amanda Glew Being a vet has likely been one of my most rewarding lifetime achievements. Fixing problems, making animals healthy again, igniting the human animal bond, are a few of my favourite things to do. Conversely, when things don’t go as planned, I find myself in an area of despair – I question if I should be doing …
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Montreal, March 27, 2015 – The Montreal SPCA announced its official grand opening of the Mittens-Montreal SPCA Targeted Permanent Sterilization Clinic. The chief veterinarian is Gabrielle Carrière. This clinic is a proactive initiative to tackle Quebec’s pet overpopulation problem by offering sterilization services at reduced rates for pet guardians with limited financial resources. Mr. Russell Copeman, Montreal City Councillor and …
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Ripley’s Believe it or Not By: Dr. Amanda Glew One of my favorite things about opening a new clinic is meeting new clients. You start afresh, and you quickly establish a relationship binding you together because of an animal. However, sometimes these first encounters are fraught with emotion- especially when it is a euthanasia, or a very sick animal. My …
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When I speak with veterinary colleagues in Europe and Australia, I am simply embarrassed. I live in this wonderful country where we are often leading the way of research and innovation in animal health and welfare. And yet, we still declaw. Twenty-eight countries (and counting) have made declawing illegal and considered inhumane. Why is Canada so far behind? I …
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When this photo starting popping up online recently, the volunteers here couldn’t close their eyes. These 2 kittens were brought inside from a person who spotted them in their yard. One of the kittens was in obvious need of immediate medical care, and although PetitsPawz does not have the financial means to take any new cats on right now, we could …
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When: Sunday, September 15, 2013 Where: 28th Avenue and Victoria Lachine dog park When: 11 am to? Walk for donations of $ 2 per person Bring your dog and / or your family and friend (s) Bring your picnic We walk along the trail and back to the park to socialize and eat. The money raised will …
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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 …
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The author Bonnie Jo Davis has published a series of short story books to teach children about animal rescue and adoption. The name of the book is “Mrs. Morgan Rescues…” and the short story series are e-books available on Kindle. The characters are Mrs. Morgan of Savannah, Georgia, her rescue dog Cinnamon and her eleven year old next door neighbor …
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Montreal, February 21, 2013 – According to the Montreal’s SPCA, on Tuesday, February 26, they will participate on Québec Spay/Neuter Day. This event is being organized by the Veterinary Association of Quebec. The purpose is to raise awareness and encourage people to sterilize companion animals. Montreal’s SPCA will be hosting a free spay/neuter clinic for the dogs and cats of …
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by MDB blogger and veterinarian Dr. Amanda Glew For those of you who get out and socialize your dogs routinely, you know about this. For those of you who sometimes walk your dog, on or off leash, you may know. For those of you believe dog walking is relegated to fenced in yards, you won’t know. And I bet I can …
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