By: Liliana Danel “I have been working with LOKI since he escaped the Hay River Shelter in June 2010” explains Bonnie. Bonnie has been the caretaker of Loki for three years now. Loki is a special dog, he was rescued as a puppy from a hoarding situation in 2010 and then when taken to the shelter he escaped. Loki’s life …
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PetitsPawz Cat Refuge of Montreal will be holding an Adoption Day at MultiMenu’s brand new store in NDG!The event will be held on Sunday, May 26th, 2013 between 12pm and 3pm. You are invited to come in and see the kitties to hopefully fall in love with one of these bundles of fuzz and offer them a good home.PetitsPawz Cats …
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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 …
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Veterinarians Wear Many Hats by: Dr. Amanda Glew During the process of opening a brand new veterinary clinic, you learn many things about your colleagues and friends. The Timberlea Veterinary Clinic is truly a community effort. I have found out that accountants make pretty good painters, phys-ed teachers are handy with grouting, and of course, vets and technicians can put …
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Before the holidays, you may have seen the push for cat adoptions out of the SPCA Valleyfield. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays at a close – now is an ideal, stress-free time to bring a feline into the fold. There are still about 125 cats to adopt out before January 31st. The SPCA Valleyfield are currently waiving …
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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 …
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(cover photo is copyright (c) 2009 Brett McBain and made available under a Creative Commons Attribution) Christina Nosotti is a local veterinarian and a contributor to MDB. An opinion piece she wrote was recently published in the Gazette – but edited for space. Below is the piece in its entirety: It’s not so black and white. There is much debate over whether to …
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According to the Montreal SPCA, although moving day is still a few weeks away, they are receiving over 30 cats a day from owners who made the decision of abandoning their companion animals and even receiving domestic cats that were found as strays. On June 14 of this year, the Montreal SPCA sent out a press release informing the public …
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Summer is around the corner and so is moving season: why not take this opportunity to welcome a new cat into your home! The Montreal SPCA is organizing a special cat adoption event from June 7th to June 10th 2012. During the “Cat-athon”, adoption fees for an adult cat will only be 50$ and for a kitten only …
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André Roy and Cathy Samson established the organization Chiots Nordiques. Chiots Nordiques has recently been recognized as a non-profit organization (NPO). Their mission is to improve the living conditions of packs of stray dogs living in Northern Quebec and Nunavik, while ensuring the health of local people in relation to the canine overpopulation (spread of rabies, bites, etc.). No veterinary …
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