Tag Archives: Companion Animals

– by blogger, Liliana Danel  A year has passed since we found out what goes on at the Berger Blanc. So many of us were angered to see the images on the undercover report done by “Enquete.” At the first protest organized by SPA Canada a year ago, it was visible that the people of the province of Quebec were …

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 …

It seems to get earlier and earlier preparing for Christmas..Christmas music is everywhere, wrapping paper, sales and decorations galore. In the midst of getting into the spirit, keep in mind that some plants may be best to avoid especially if you have pets. The ASPCA  has a list of toxic/ posionous plants listed below: Lilies    Members of the Lilium spp.are …

  On November 5th and 6th of 2011, the Union pour le respect animal (UPRA) made their presence known at the Salon National Des Animaux De Compagnie (SNAC), presented by SNAC.CA. The SNAC is the largest pet show to take place in Canada. In its first 9 years, the Montreal edition drew a total of 390,000 visitors. Due to the …

We love our dogs – AND we want them to have safe, designated parks to play in! (Click here for the MDB Dog Park map and list of parks. Please tell us if we’ve missed any!)  Here are two important initiatives in the Montreal area with regard to green spaces for our pets:   Condos threaten Griffintown dog park A community …

How do we make sure places like puppy mills are abolished?  By being proactive.  By making your voice heard.  Today, we are thrilled to share some good news! This is a big step in protecting our companion animals in Quebec! Earlier this summer,  Quebecers were encouraged to participate in a letter-writing campaign to make changes to new proposed regulations regarding animal …

It’s all very well and good to say you want change. Or to shake your head when you hear about an animal abuser getting nothing but a slap on the wrist. It’s also easy to turn a blind eye, believing someone else will speak up for what you believe in. But in order to improve lives of companion animals in …

  Please click the link below to read the regulations. New proposed regulations for the security and well-being of cats and dogs – English version‏ The Following PDF was kindly provided by Gayle Coleman       TAKE ACTION!   MAPAQ asks for your letters concerning the new provincial regulations regarding the welfare of companion animals be sent to the …

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 …

Welcome to Lola Pug’s Montreal Dog Blog adventures! It is quite possible that Lola was one of the most anticipated pugs to land on planet earth. I’m pretty sure she doesn’t understand how lucky she is to be wanted and healthy and loved, but I do, so we volunteer with and support pug and all-breed rescues. Pugs were bred to …