Sunday , 19 May 2024

What if something happened to you? Preparing for the well-being of your pets!

My parents are getting older.  They live in New Brunswick but I think more and more about them everyday.  I do wish I was closer at times!  They have a dog, Kalua! I rescued Kalua 12 years ago and I will never forget when my Mom Molly came up to get her and I secured a trip back home by Via …

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Rescue Round-Up News March 9, 2012

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe! Ditching of dog in schoolyard was caught security camera: Edmonton Humane Society finds cats in tiny camera bag near city mall, BC SPCA seizes puppies that had eaten rocks & sticks Nevada dog survives 53 days in wild after crash, reunited with owner. A vid of HSUS of helping pets affected by the devastating storms a pup was rescued after being found under the rubble of a house for four days.

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Working with free-roaming cats–no cost webinar

Free-roaming cat expert Dr. Margaret Slater, of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, will discuss TNR (trap, neuter and release) programs, population dynamics and targeted spay/neuter programs.  This no-cost webinar is a must for anyone already working with free-roaming cat populations or is interested in starting a program in their community. Dr. Slater is a veterinarian and …

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March is Adopt a Rescue Guinea Pig Month

  Guinea pigs have a rescue day too! ASPCA declared March 2002 the first Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month to raise awareness about guinea pigs in the shelter system and to celebrate guinea pigs as pets. It is the 10th year on promoting this popular little furry friend that so many people take in to their home. According to …

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The new non-profit organization, Les services animaliers de Laval, is coming soon!

Last week the Courrier Laval announced that the city of Laval has finally made a decision on allowing the Centre d’adoption d’animaux de compagnie du Québec (CAACQ) to assist the municipality in their search to find an alternative to the animal services offered by the pound Berger Blanc. The new non-profit organization, Les services animaliers de Laval, has already been set …

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Be a St. Pat’s Pooch! Volunteers Needed!

Montreal Dog Blog is excited to team up with the Montreal SPCA for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 18th! This year’s theme is “Be a Super-Hero!  Rescue me!” and events like this one just wouldn’t be possible without the support of the SPCA’s extended family – volunteers! Would you like to be part of the longest-running St. …

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Special Needs, My Puggie Butt!

I’ve been meaning to write a post on Hazel for quite some time now, but I’ve always wanted to have a few more photos to give a greater sense of exactly how amazing she is. Well. Photos, or not, it’s time. Hazel came into rescue as an abused puppy mill survivor (her fantastic story is here), and has found her …

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Rescue Round-Up News March 2, 2012

Read all about it! Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe! 1.Winnipeg Humane Society club seeks to end 'discrimination' against black dogs 2.Abused pup loses leg but gets new chance in Oakland County 3.Abandoned Smethwick rabbit stays by body of dead pal 4.Photos: Humane Society rescues puppies thrown in Dumpster 5.Bravery of young mother who stayed by her horse's side for three hours after getting trapped in mud 6.Bulldog adopts 6 wild boar piglets

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The Refuge pour chats de Verdun adoption days for 2012

ADOPTION DAYS Sunday March 4, 2012 March 18, 2012 April 1st, 15 & 29, 2012 May 6 & 20, 2012 June 10 & 17, 2012 July 8 & 22, 2012 August 5 & 19, 2012 September 9 & 23, 2012 October 14 & 28, 2012 November 11 & 25, 2012 December 9 & 16, 2012 These adoption days are organized …

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