Q: My chihuahua just started coughing up a storm.  I think it could be kennel cough because he was recently boarded.  I don’t think it’s an emergency for the DMV… What can I give him to temporarily relieve the coughing before we go to the vet tomorrow?  I’ve been told by other dog owners that they sometimes use robitussin. A: …

Mistake 1: Queenie was given as a gift. Mistake 2: Her owner got new furniture. This meant the dog had to go. She was given back to the person that bought her. Mistake 3: That person left Queenie alone for 10 hours at a time. The day Queenie was rescued, she’d been alone in the house for 3 days.  The …

Puppies are pretty cute, that is indisputable. Everyone loves puppies, everyone wants a ‘new puppy’ but puppies are not always the best option for your situation. Adult dogs deserve a chance as well, and too many times are passed up by potential homes who are focused on getting that ‘brand new puppy’. Adult dogs are far less work than a …

Hilarie Harubin-Nolet   I first met Hilarie through her fabulous store, Boutique Woof! Meow! As if that were not keeping her busy enough, she single handedly organizes one of the top pet events on the island. The annual Beaconsfield Pet Fair this past September was once again a huge success. We are all proud to be associated with this event …

I have an 18-month-old Boston Terrier. Most of the time he’s a dream. He knows all his basic commands, sit, lie down, come here, stop and take it, leave it.He passed puppy kindergarten with flying colours. The problem is that he has started crying when he doesn’t get what he wants, whether it’s food, attention or play. He never barks, …

How come Montreal cannot conceive a law like the one Legget is now enforcing? In my personal opinion, "common sense" is a virtue of a few and there for should be implemented by those that govern us.

And so it begins, two more Baby La La’s                        Meet the Fosters! So my Mom likes to foster and she’s right… My nose does get out of joint!  These little varmints come in here and follow me around like I am their mother. Do I look the maternal type …

When we are opting to live a healthier and greener lifestyle, it can start by simply investing a bit more thought into the decisions we make.  Since pets are a part of the family, it’s also important to also make conscientious decisions with regarding to their health and well-being as well.  Pets can absolutely be green too!  It does not …

Arbed Rescue URGENT TWO PUPS AND MALE GERMAN SHEPHERD ,YOUNG GORGEOUS BOY , HAVE UNTIL TODAY TO BE SAVED FROM HIGH KILL GAS POUND. CAN YOU OR SOMEONE YOU MAY KNOW PROVIDE A FOSTER HOME? PLEASE, THEY WILL DIE TODAY! e-mail nickyys@sympatico.ca for foster application. A person left the following  comment on Arbed Rescue’s Facebook Wall: “These poor puppies. Fosters …

I have always been stubborn as a mule. Most people learn to accept it, others grow to hate that trait about my character. When people mention it, I always laugh and say what is so bad about it, it has always lead to positive outcomes. Some, well most people (my mother included) find that response narcissistic and ignorant. Maybe it …