Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Parvo Virus Forces Quarantine of Some Dogs at Shelter – BC Canadian Guide Dogs seeking Puppy Walkers – Ontario Dog’s dental woes net animal cruelty charges -Vancouver Disappearing dogs in Rosedale – BC Animal rights groups back in court for Lucy – Edmonton Ottawa couple charged with permitting distress to pet …
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Animal Rescue Network Needs Urgent Help
The financial situation of the Animal Rescue Network has reached a critical point. Following last December’s sale of the building that houses the shelter’s 300 cats, the rent has been raised by 33%! The ARN has long faced financial challenges and has been repeatedly hit by bad news recently. With this increase, the ARN has no other option but to …
Read More »Q & A with guide-dog user, Daniel Jacob
Daniel Jacob is a writer, guide-dog user and Montrealer. Recently, he shared some important guide-dog etiquette with our readers. Now, we dig a bit deeper: How do you develop trust? How do you cross a street corner? How do you pick up it’s poop? Thank you Daniel, for your kindness and openness – and giving us an education in …
Read More »Rescue Round-Up News March 25, 2011
Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe:
Read More »Quebec woman sues officer after dog shooting
Information by @cbcmontreal: Que. woman sues officer after dog shooting A surveillance video shows the police officer pointing what Geneviève Gariépy said was a gun at her and her dogs as she walked towards her house in Saint-Hippolyte, Que., in 2008. (Radio-Canada)A Quebec woman is suing a provincial police officer after her dog was shot and he allegedly aimed the …
Read More »One man’s trash, another’s treasure
Most of you looking at this little squishy face probably thinks he is a little piece of heaven on earth that you need to pick up and a) smother with love, b) showered in kisses c) run away with, but i bet the last thing you would think of is throw him in a trash can to be taken out …
Read More »Holistic Animal Health Events & Workshops- April & May
Information provided by Animal Message Guide: Alternative Health Care Options For Your Pet CANADA ALBERTA April 1-3: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Calgary, AB Two and half day workshop with dogs and horses where you will learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method. Instructor: Lynn Davis BRITISH COLUMBIA April 4-6: Introduction to TTouch with Horses, Dawson Creek, B.C. …
Read More »Howard Stern Rants About People Who Abandon Their Pets at Shelters
I am not a Stern fan…but…I like his opinion on this topic. Warning: contains ‘strong’ language! – Please try not to have computer speakers sound up at work! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBLYdBqnbbw[/youtube]
Read More »Rescue Round-Up News March 18, 2011
Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe: Arbed Rescue Registered Charity NEEDS HELP! Never forget!!… NEVER AGAIN!!!!– A Memorial for the100 Slaughtered Sled Dogs in Whistler BC RCMP kill bullmastiff after police dog attacked Burned dog having her day! Justice Ready for Adoption! Calgary Sled dog task force to set guidelines against ‘culling’ Friendly giants find homes …
Read More »ADOPT THE INTERNET DAY IS HERE!
Happy 15th Birthday to PETFINDER! What It’s All About In honor of Petfinder’s 15th birthday, Montreal Dog Blog and Petfinder is asking people everywhere to pledge to spread the word online about adoptable pets today, March 15, 2011. What is Petfinder? Petfinder is a website designed to help people find the perfect pet for their home. The site allows users …
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