Tag Archives: Dogs And Cats

Montréal – Johanne Tassé of the Companion Animal Adoption Centres of Quebec (CAACQ) sent out a letter to the media in which she explains that efforts taken by the Veterinary Association of Quebec during Spay/Neuter Day 2013 will provide no concrete solution to the animal overpopulation in the province. “The method of animal control practiced [in Quebec] is by killing …

Montreal, February 21, 2013 – According to the Montreal’s SPCA, on Tuesday, February 26, they will participate on Québec Spay/Neuter Day. This event is being organized by the Veterinary Association of Quebec. The purpose is to raise awareness and encourage people to sterilize companion animals. Montreal’s SPCA will be hosting a free spay/neuter clinic for the dogs and cats of …

  The following is a letter given out by Johanne Tasse, founder of the Companion Animal Adoption Centers (caacQ.) On this letter she explains the importance and the desperate need of an animal sterilization unit in the province of Quebec. Rescue members of the caacQ are: Animatch, Rosie Animal Adoption and La Pension du Jardin Secret . Please make sure …

  St-Sauveur – For an Ethical Animal Service in the Laurentians is a team of people who have faith in upstream improvements of the actual situation of animal control service in the Laurentians area.  According to the members, after the revelations made in April 2011 on the Berger Blanc’s unethical practices, many citizens of the province of Quebec, have acknowledged …

According to a press release given out by the Montreal SPCA, the animal control facility and the City of Montreal will join forces in order to have more than 200 animals adopted in 3 days. More than just finding homes for abandoned animals, the Montreal SPCA and the City of Montreal want to promote the importance of adopting a shelter …

Q: Every August, for the last few years, our 8 year-old Flat-Coat Retriever Oskar will start to have severe allergies.  He will scratch his face so hard with his back leg almost (and also to the point) of bleeding. He’ll also lick and pull the fur off of his front paws until there is nothing left but bare skin. Are …

Q: Is Aleve (Naproxen) dangerous for dogs? A: When a dog is experiencing pain, worried owners are usually very eager to give medication to ease that pain, but giving human medications can compound the problems. Of all the over the counter medicines for pain available, aspirin is usually the safest to give. With regards to arthritis, aspirin is sometimes used for dogs, but …

Read all about it! Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe! 1.Winnipeg Humane Society club seeks to end 'discrimination' against black dogs 2.Abused pup loses leg but gets new chance in Oakland County 3.Abandoned Smethwick rabbit stays by body of dead pal 4.Photos: Humane Society rescues puppies thrown in Dumpster 5.Bravery of young mother who stayed by her horse's side for three hours after getting trapped in mud 6.Bulldog adopts 6 wild boar piglets

We know, we KNOOOOW!! No one wants to hear about the holidays yet – but we think you’ll forgive us when you see this! We just couldn’t help ourselves because this is such great chance to do something good for pets in Montreal. Be ahead of the curve this year – for a great cause! Éléphant Mauve is offering unique holiday cards …

Richmond, BC was the first Canadian city to do it in April, 2011. Now Toronto has joined the ranks of cities that have banned the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. Puppies and kittens sold in Toronto pet stores must come from shelters, humane societies or rescue groups, city council decided on Wednesday. Council voted unanimously to institute …