We’d like to thank Alison Nickel for contributing this reader piece about her recent volunteering experience at Teja’s Refuge! Alison brought her hubby and their kids to help out as a family! For more on Teja’s and why they need our help, read this. “Emma, you have to come and see this!” My eleven-year-old daughter walked over to stand beside me at the …
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Canadian Volunteers for the Protection of Animals (CVPA) invites you to a fundraiser. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212, 7771 rue Bouvier (coin/corner Shevchenko) LaSalle, Qc H8N 2G6 WHEN:Saturday, October 22, 2011 6pm – Midnight WHY: To raise much needed funds to help in the care of the animals. Proceeds of sales from that evening will go to TEJA’S Animal …
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From an Ottawa Animal Defense League member: Hi everyone. Teja’s Animal Refuge, the sanctuary for animals east of Ottawa, urgently needs $2,000 to fix their truck and purchase firewood for the winter. The sanctuary cannot function without a vehicle, and the owner Nicole is now cold and miserable each night with no firewood.http://www.tejasanimalrefuge.ca/. We’ve set Friday, September 30, as …
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Nicole Joncas is a friend to all animals, she strives her best to care for the abused and abandoned victims of society. According to an online fundraiser started by Len Goldberg, since 1991, Ms.Joncas’ refuge has given sanctuary to more than 1,500 animals rescued from different situations. She has also been a friend, inspiration and support, for many animal advocates. …
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(cover image by: Photography by Amy Grauer) On December 1st, MDB and Guardian’s Best Foundation threw a big ol’ party for the animal rescue community, their friends, supporter and pets. It was the culmination of 5 months of work by dozens of individuals, so we could treat the animal rescue community to a night out – to have them connect with …
Read More »(DEADLINE IS OVER – THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATIONS!) Here are the Grant applications we have received this far. If you are not on this list, but did send your application, please contact: nat@montrealdogblog.com immediately. The deadline for entries is November 9th, 5pm. Secours Golden Retriever Rescue Quebec Greyhound Rescue Quebec / SOS Levriers Quebec Teja’s Animal Refuge Pit Stop Montreal …
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by Nat Lauzon, MDB Blogger I first met Nicole Joncas at a demonstration for animals back in 2008 – 2 years before I launched Montreal Dog Blog. I was excited to meet her because (especially in rescue circles), her reputation preceded her. Nicole – as one individual – was endeavoring a David and Goliath battle. This feisty, tireless woman was preparing …
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PAW IT FORWARD! Now, this makes our tails wag! Through the support of our generous friends and advertisers this year, the dedication of our bloggers and YOU for reading – Montreal Dog Blog is able to earmark a cool $1000 for charity! What a team effort! Especially because now, we get to “Paw It Forward”! We decided to spread the …
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Billy Elliot. Found as an 8 week old stray with multiple fractures. Ampution was the only way to save his little life. Fostered, adored and rehomed by Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue. He is happy, healthy and doing AMAZING today. Holly. One of many rescued from a puppy mill. She’d been debarked, malnourished, riddled with …
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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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