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A lost dog and a kind act

Friday, April 15, 2011 By SUZANNAH J. VANSON, Special to the Gazette MONTREAL – One recent night, just after I had given her pills to my old, deaf, blind-in-the-dark, six-pound Maltese named Lillie, she somehow got loose and found her way out the gate. This little one had never been alone since we fostered and then adopted her, and she …

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Rescue Round-Up News April 15, 2011

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe April’s rescuer hopes dog-dragger learns his lesson – BC Cruelty charges laid after dog euthanized – Ottawa Guide-dog program asks for big boost – Edmonton Ellen DeGeneres Asks Fans to Help Stop Canadian Seal Slaughter Manotick family loses home and dog in Friday fire – Ontario Dogs who found homes in 2011 at Animatch Cat …

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Rescue Round-Up News April 1, 2011

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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Bill C-229 An Act to Amend the Criminal Code

BILL C-229 Information provided by Pets Speak Out   Provisions of the Criminal Code dealing with animal cruelty have changed very little since 1892. These laws were written so long ago (when animals were protected by virtue of being property) that it makes it virtually impossible to obtain convictions against animal abusers. Eleven times over the last ten years Parliamentarians have seen …

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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 …

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