Tag Archives: animal welfare

    Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Animal lover offers $4,000 reward for safe return of man’s German Shepherd Florida HERO rescue dog Echo looks set to get his paws on another national award recognising his life-saving efforts Rescue Group Raises Awareness About ‘Backyard Breeders‘ The most courageous dog in the United States -they do …

By : Stephanie O Hanley For OpenFile.ca If Berger Blanc’s critics have their way, no borough will ever again contract the for-profit pound to deal with Montreal’s lost, stray and abandoned animals. “We need a municipally run and funded animal services shelter that provides education, licensing, sterilization and adoption as their primary mode of operation,” says Plateau veterinarian Judith Weissmann. …

  Dana Girard was so kind to give Montreal Dog Blog a summary of the successful Mega Cat Adoption Day that took place this past Saturday, May 7th. A total number of 34 cats out of 50 were adopted! More than half of the cats are now placed in a forever home! Dana tells us that many of the cats …

      My friend Carl Poirier shared with me that Brigitte Bardot Foundation web site had posted the letter that was sent to Mayor Tremblay.  I just wished some of our own Montreal renowned actors and singers would take interest in an issue that concerns the city where they are from. I have been tweeting and writting to Mr. …

    MONTREAL, May 6 / CNW Telbec / – The Leader of the Opposition, Louise Harel, accompanied by the mayors and borough mayors Benoit Dorais (Southwest), Francois Croteau (Rosemont – La Petite-Patrie), Réal Ménard (Mercier – Hochelaga-Maisonneuve), Chantal Rouleau (Rivière-des-Prairies – Pointe-aux-Trembles) and Anie Samson (Villeray – Saint-Michel – Parc-Extension), will make a plea for responsible services in benefit …

Hi everyone! Do you feel that? I have to tell you – since the whole Berger Blanc thing exploded last month, it’s been a whirlwind. With each new day –  updates, progress.  With each day, a step in the right direction.  Tiny changes, tiny steps towards our goal. But it’s happening. I wanted to just take a moment and say …

CBC News Posted: May 4, 2011 1:56 PM ET Two Montreal boroughs are terminating their contracts with the Berger Blanc private pound following allegations of animals being mistreated. An investigation by Radio-Canada’s Enquête program broadcast in April showed footage of questionable euthanasia practices. At a borough meeting last night, Cote-des-Neiges/Notre-Dame-de-Grâce officials voted to end its contract immediately, despite being obligated …

    May 4, 2011 The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Minister responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec and Abitibi-East MP, Mr Pierre Corbeil, gave the order yesterday that the pound Berger Blanc has to undergo specific conditions for the procedure of certain activities within the institution. All euthanasia must be performed under close supervision and direction of a …

    The Following is a courtesy listing for a rescue in Ontario. Please share with friends and family.   !URGENT! Penny is a beautiful Bullie who our ANML RESQ is currently fostering. As you may or may not know, it is illegal to own a Pitbull in Ontario and if she goes to a kennel she will probably be …

  The city of Laval has recently launched a call for tenders for the pound service in Laval.   It is necessary to list the conditions of the contract.  If you know of an organization who is ready to submit an offer, it has to be done quickly. The submissions must be filed no later than Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at …