Sunday , 19 May 2024

nat

Nat's bio can be found on the "Who Are We" page. She posts articles on behalf of folks like Dr. Glew and Dr. Stiles - so, check out their individual bios for further info as well. :) Thanks for reading!

Service Dog Etiquette

Have you ever wondered about guide dogs?  There is a certain etiquette that the public needs to be aware of, so as not to distract a working animal.  Please respect these rules, as laid out by Montrealer and guide-dog user, Daniel Jacob. Service Dog Etiquette Never could I have imagined that, on a warm September night, a person would want …

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Sweet Dog Needs New Home!

The following is a courtesy listing.  Can you imagine, this affectionate young dog has never been INSIDE a home in all of his 5 years?  Read on: His name is Kenji. He is a 5 year old male husky german shepherd mix, castrated and vaccinated. He is very sweet and affectionate to humans and other dogs. With cats we don’t know. He …

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Dannick – in the cold for 10 days and counting

This dog has been on the run for over 10 days (including the coldest day of the year so far!).  He is a young Golden Retriever from Verdun but has made his way to Nun’s Island.  He has been sighted numerous times -and  is quite thin by now – but is too frightened to let himself be approached.  His owner …

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Take Action: the Plateau petitions for off-leash hours

A Plateau resident and dog-owner is circulating an online petition to change the dog policies in Parc LaFontaine.  He’d like to see the main park area permit dogs off-leash before 8:30AM and after 9:30PM.  If you’re a Plateau resident who’d also like to see this change – you can sign, send and forward the petition by clicking here.

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Update: Socks is recovering nicely

Here’s an update on Socks. If you dont’ know the back story, click here to find out. Thanks to your generosity, there is only $169 to go for this little guy’s vet bill (someone saw him at the vet clinic and donated $200! Gotta love people). Again, if you’d like to contribute, you can drop off donations here: RFTSR – …

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PENDING: SPCA Valleyfield closing?

UPDATE Jan 20th: Hey all – we’ve been informed this situation may not necessarily be true. As a volunteer-based website, we do our best to bring you what we can, but can’t always verify information – even though we would hope our network of animal friends would convey legit info.   We’ll let you know the case ASAP. Thanks – …

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Chi Lovers: Movie Moments

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA 2 on BluRay/DVD Combo Pack. In BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA 2 puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents, Papi and Chloe upside down, but when human owners end up in trouble, the little pups stop at nothing to save their family. Here’s a few viral videos for your chihuahua viewing enjoyment: …

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Socks needs your help

This is a message on behalf of Reach For The Stars Rescue: Socks’ Story Socks was adopted into a young family and the kids were permitted to be somewhat rough with him. When he scratched one of the children, possibly by accident, he was declawed at the same time as he was neutered at 4 months of age.  The adoption contract stipulates …

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Ask A Trainer: Pulling and Peeing

Q:   I’m the proud mama of a 2-year-old schnauzer, and we’ve just welcomed a 6-month-old cocker spaniel into our home.  She’s a beautiful pup, and is very loving and playful. She wasn’t properly taken care of at her previous home, and needs A LOT of work when it comes to potty training and walking on a leash.  When we walk, …

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Pittie On Borrowed Time

The following is a courtesy listing: Here is a beautiful Pittbull Cross who is in a pound in Ste. Adèle.  He needs to find a home before Tuesday 11 January. If not, he will be euthanized. He’s a male around 2 years old – not yet neutered. He’s very playful, gentle, affectionate and he’s also housetrained. He gets along well with  other …

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