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Tag Archives: Dog Owner

Preventing Sidewalk Electrocution

By now, you have probably heard the sad story out of Outremont last week – about the dog electrocuted by a faulty lightpost.  Although statistically rare (which we recognize is no consolation to those affected), it is a devastating way to lose a pet – and a situation which has occurred in the past:  It happened in Toronto last year, …

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THIS WEEKEND: Dogs and Austism Awareness in Montreal

Dogs are our best friends.  They comfort us, they make us laugh, they enrich our lives.  Perhaps more so, for people who depend on them day to day.  Assistance dogs offer a unique kind of support that can literally change lives. Susan is a Montrealer and mother of an autistic son.  James has been through many successful therapies for autism. …

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Rescue Round-Up News May 20, 2011

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Iraq donkey moves to Nebraska Computer Guys rescue Humane Society data Wildlife rescue: Tips to help distressed animals Baby deer on the mend after rescue from field Edmonton Humane Society sends animal rescue team to Slave Lake NBC Camera crews capture 2 injured dogs saved by Detroit Dog Rescue Ottawa …

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Michael Vick confronted by dog owner

Richard Hunter and his wife adopted Mel, one of Michael Vick’s dogs, 15 months ago. Mel is believed to have been used as bait Photo: LARA SOLT/DMN Super Bowl is over! Green Bay wins and the team gets to go to Disney World.  Tom Brady wins MVP and Vick takes comeback player of the year. Take a look at this …

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Take Action: the Plateau petitions for off-leash hours

A Plateau resident and dog-owner is circulating an online petition to change the dog policies in Parc LaFontaine.  He’d like to see the main park area permit dogs off-leash before 8:30AM and after 9:30PM.  If you’re a Plateau resident who’d also like to see this change – you can sign, send and forward the petition by clicking here.

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