Wednesday , 8 May 2024

Self Introduction

As my first post I thought it necessary to introduce my big, but tiny family. As they usually filter many things in my life; friends, boyfriends, where and when i go on vacation, where i live, my work schedule and why colour bed sheets i buy (ones that do not show too much hair). They are a huge part of …

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This is my “baby”?

Even as a pup Bailey loved receiving stuffed animals.  They had  to have long furry noses and enough of a body so he could wrap the stuffed animal under him.  10 years later, I am still looking for stuffed animals to satisfy Bailey’s need.  I started to go to garage sales and second hand stores around Montreal so I could …

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A New Addition!

I have to say that on Friday, my husband I were part of a remarkable journey to bring a disabled French Bulldog named PUNK all the way back to Montreal for a chance at love and a new home! PUNK, now called PUNKY, was abandonned outside a market in Taiwan and had been at a shelter since April. She has …

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Ask A Trainer: Help! My Bernese Mountain Dog pees on people!

My 90 lb bernese mountain dog is a real sweetheart. He loves everyone – dog and human alike and is very gentle. The problem is, I live in an area with a number of tourists. When they come up to say hello to him (as he attracts a lot of attention), he will be very nice…EXCEPT..sometimes he will PEE ON …

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The Big GATE debate!

    Bailey, going on 10, can no longer see in the dark.  Last night, he cried and whimpered until I got up…tired, frustrated and still half asleep, I ventured to motion him down the stairs without the aid of any additional light.  In the past, it never seemed to be a problem but now I know it is.  There are …

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Q & A with a Montreal SPCA volunteer

When Kimberly Kotar isn’t running marathons, she’s running from cage to cage at the Montreal SPCA where she has been volunteering for the past 7 years. She is a self-proclaimed “jack of all trades” for the organization having done it all from adoption counseling and fostering to cleaning kennels, assisting vets and administering medication. All of that, in addition to …

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