Update: MAPAQ asks for your letters concerning the new provincial regulations regarding the welfare of companion animals be sent to the following person and address: Madame Madeleine Fortin, sous-ministre adjointe Direction générale de la santé animale et de l’inspection des aliments 200, chemin Sainte-Foy, 12e étage Québec (Québec) G1R 4X6 Télécopieur : 418 380-2171 People have until August 5 to …
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Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Dog rescued from sewage-filled ditch Sheep stuck on roof of house is rescued by firefighters Malnourished Puppies Rescued From Abandoned Stony Brook Pet Store in NY 40 cats rescued from ‘deplorable’ Carrick home Hundreds Of Dogs Seized From Suspected Puppy Mill Surviving the Storm: Pets Outlive Tornado’s Strike …
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Shelly and Wayne were nominated to be a part of the “52 Montrealers” series with good reason. Shelly is not only one of our resident bloggers, but heavily involved with just about ever rescue in the city. Her husband Wayne is there every step of the way… Isn’t it nice to add a man to this group? Shelly Elsliger and Wayne Bennett …
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Humane Society International Demands Government Action as Quebec is Ranked Worst Province for Animals May 19, 2011 11:44:00 AM MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – May 19, 2011) – Humane Society International/Canada is calling on the Ministere de l’Agriculture, des Pecheries et de l’Alimentation du Quebec to take immediate action after a recent report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked Quebec …
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I am disappointed to read that only 4 out of the 10 candidates that were contacted to give their opinion regarding Animal Welfare took the time to give Montreal Dog Blog an answer to our concerns. These people really don’t care! I sent out my letters to the candidates of my riding not once…but twice just in case they did …
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We’ve Got Mail! Last week, Montreal Dog Blog contacted 10 local candidates regarding their thoughts on animal cruelty in Quebec. Read and send your own letter here! Our fourth reply is from Thomas Mulcair, NDP: Dear Montreal Dog Blog, Please find attached our replies about some issues concerning animals in Quebec. Have a nice afternoon, Thomas Mulcair’s Campaign Team, NDP …
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We’ve Got Mail! Last week, Montreal Dog Blog contacted 10 local candidates regarding their thoughts on animal cruelty in Quebec. Read and send your own letter here! Our third reply is from Danny Polifroni, Green Party, Papineau: Here are some answers to your questions: Criminal Code The Green Party supports strengthening animal cruelty provisions under the Criminal Code, especially since they …
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We’ve Got Mail! Last week, Montreal Dog Blog contacted 10 local candidates regarding their thoughts on animal cruelty in Quebec. Read and send your own letter here! Our second reply is from Marlene Jennings, Liberal Party: Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding animal welfare. I too share your views about puppy mills: they breed puppies and other domestic animals …
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We’ve Got Mail! Last week, Montreal Dog Blog contacted 10 local candidates regarding their thoughts on animal cruelty in Quebec. Read and send your own letter here! Our first reply is from Jessica Gal, from the Green Party: Hello and greetings to all your readers, First, I would like to thank you for caring enough about this issue to raise …
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A Federal election is underway and we’ll be heading to the polls on May 2nd, to choose our officials. It’s a perfect time to find out how our candidates feel about animal issues in Quebec and more importantly, if they’re willing to step up and make changes. Montreal Dog Blog has contacted 10 random local candidates and we’ll be posting …
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