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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Repair by Dr. Amanda Glew  Tango is an 8 year old beagle, who is morbidly obese. At 45 pounds, he should weight 25. I have found  that at some point on yearly exams, I become redundant and almost nagging when harping about weight loss. In this case, Tango lives on a horse farm, and from a …

It’s been ages since I’ve written a post for the Dog Blog. It’s hard to justify, but trust me when I say that the veterinary technician studies are very time-consuming. In my second year of out-of-town vet tech studies, I decided to adopt a cat. I decided to adopt my new cat the first time I met her, which I …

  “Back by popular demand! The Guardian’s Best Animal Rescue Foundation is working on their 2016 fundraising calendar. There are still a few spots left….Get on board and show the world you care. Together we can give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves and give them a second chance at a life they were meant to have. …

Purple and soft grey clouds of bubbles surround you. Embraced by the smell of sweet vanilla and magnolias, a figure in pink approaches. You know this energy so you follow the rose coloured silhouette. The both of you are skimming the tops of the bubbly clouds next to sea turtles singing classics from Astrid Gilburto. Suddenly you both stop as …

I feel truly blessed to have the job I have. So many people want to help animals, and the prospect of getting paid to do so is a dream come true. So it is with much enthusiasm and some fanfare that I announce an opportunity not to be overlooked! Humane Society International/Canada assists the Quebec Government (MAPAQ) in running and …

  Emmeline Manzur is a Montreal Vegan Animal Advocate. Full of charisma and a bubbly personality, she advocates not only for rescued companion animals but also for people to understand why it is important to adopt a vegan diet.Emmeline is a philanthropist and she loves to travel to meet other cultures. During her last trip to Japan, Laos and Thailand, …

It is  that time of the year again! The Ottawa Westie Walk is happening in September. We only have a few weeks to raise money to help this very deserving rescue. Last year you all pitched in to donate a whooping amount of 400$ ! Great job! You all made it possible for us to make it to 2nd place …

Mr. Grey – by Amanda Glew  The other day I was asked why we have a rescue fund. I looked at the client, and said, “did you ever meet Nelson?” This was before Mr. Grey showed up at the clinic. Nelson was our first big rescue case – a little funny-looking Chihuahua who was left tied to a bench in …

Supporting and fighting for animal welfare can be upsetting. When you love animals, it is all the more disturbing when confronted by images or footage that depict cruelty, neglect, and suffering at the hands of humans. This can certainly be applied to companion animals, like cats and dogs. That’s not to say cats and dogs are more important than any …

I have not blogged for a while. The need to write a few lines has always been on my To Do list. Health issues or work have prevented me from tickling my laptop keyboard. And although I have not posted my doings on rescue or animal advocacy, I know some of you have seen me at events or protests. So, …