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Ruby-Sue fundraiser/meet & greet at Bailey Blu!

This Saturday, December 10th, Bailey Blu will be hosting Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue and Ruby-Sue for a fundraising event! There will be people baked goods for sale, courtesy of an Eleven Eleven volunteer (Elise!) and mini meatball dog cupcakes made by Bailey Blu’er Viki. All proceeds will go towards Ruby-Sue’s medical care costs. We sure hope to see you there! …

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Christina Nosotti: Response to comments

  The article I commented on, from my point of view, is an example of “how not to do things” and so I did take a very critical position on the questionable practices described by the author. Keep in mind, that her story is not unique at all and I simply used it as an example.  However, there are really …

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From Shelter to Foster

“Volunteer? I love animals, but I have no time to volunteer, and I have no training!” There are so many ways to be a part of the solution, from being a volunteer dog walker at a shelter or adopting a shelter dog, to simply refusing to shop at stores that sell animals. You don’t have to move mountains to make …

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Taming the power of MORE! Lessons I learned volunteering at the emergency shelter!

Every Thanksgiving, I try to do something for others ..I guess it is what I think Thanksgiving is really about..not about stuffing myself with Turkey but proactively doing something!  This weekend my husband and I spend two full days (8 hrs and more) helping take care of the needy dogs rescued in September from a commercial breeding facility near Ottawa-the largest such …

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The 37 Husky ‘Rescue’; What started it, What happened, What Went Wrong and Why – by Caroline Ross an on site volunteer

This all started with online posts of “30” dogs, ranging from 1-10 years old who needed homes by Friday (August 5th, 2011) or would be sent to Le Berger Blanc – of course it got people scrambling.   The situation: ‘The owner’ (who we shall not name) of these dogs who is a well respected dog trainer and behaviourist was …

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UPDATE: Urgent Help Needed for the 29 Abandoned Huskies!

Update coming soon. This post has been removed pending further fact-checking on our end. We want to make sure we have all information clear before we pass it along to you.  We’ll have an update for you shortly!  Thank you for your concern for the huskies and for your readership!  In the meantime, we’ve left some comments below, plus there …

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Join the FOOD FOR FANS Campaign!

Nutrience and Montreal Dog Blog launch “Food For Fans” Viral Campaign $10, 000 for 10, 000 fans! In the wake of Montreal’s Moving Day, local shelters are once again overflowing with unwanted pets.  Nutrience Pet Food and Montreal Dog Blog are teaming up to help handle the influx by donating $10 000 worth of free dog food to 3 local rescues! …

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Rescue Round-Up News July 1,2011

READ ALL ABOUT IT! Dolphins rescued with aid from Facebook, Twitter in Vancouver Island (video) , Family dog also survives plane crash (video), Mama Dog Leads Rescuers to Litter of Puppies (video), Happy bionic dog loving life with unique new paws (video)

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ANIMAL FUNDRAISER IN AUGUST!

  CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE   Please pass this flyer to all you know.Yes, you can register at the door! Remember animals have no say in their precious lives! Any donation is appreciated! I really hope you can come and enjoy the party. Line dancing lesson, contests & Draws. Don’t want to give $12 then offer $5.00 for a …

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