By: Dr. Amanda Glew  Being a vet has likely been one of my most rewarding lifetime achievements. Fixing problems, making animals healthy again, igniting the human animal bond, are a few of my favourite things to do. Conversely, when things don’t go as planned, I find myself in an area of despair – I question if I should be doing …

  We all love animals, but many of us have most likely not considered the impact we have on them by way of our everyday choices. For example, did you know that many of the animals we keep as pets are also used to test cosmetics, like shampoo and cream? It’s hard to imagine our beloved companions suffering in laboratories …

Nearly half a million animals are used in countries around the world for cosmetic animal testing every year, and Canada is one of them. With compassionate Canadians by our side, we’ve been able to make tons of progress. More than 110,000 Canadians have joined the campaign by signing our petition, while 8 out of 10 Canadians support a national ban …

Montreal is a progressive City. It has a beautiful, vibrant culture and myriad wonders that never fail to delight. So when you see dogs being maligned by discriminatory laws based on falsehoods and myths, it hurts. A lot. Breed-specific legislation (BSL) offers little – nay, nothing – in the way of logic and common sense. You may think to yourself: …

The holidays are fast approaching and in addition to this being a time of preparations for family reunions and celebrations, it is also the time of year that charities and nonprofit organizations fundraise heavily to help advance their causes. This is, after all, a time for sharing and giving. Your generosity is probably sought everywhere (good causes are not lacking …

With the first snowfall of the year comes the rush of Christmas cheer. And as winter takes hold, we seek out seasonally-appropriate comforts, like a hot cup of cocoa, or the scent of a freshly-cut Christmas tree as dogs sleep by the fire. The holidays are also a time of anxiety for some – namely, what gifts to get for …

At this very moment in laboratories across the country, animals are suffering through painful toxicity tests for chemicals that could very well wind up in the cosmetics you or I use every day. Terrified rabbits, mice, rats and guinea pigs routinely have chemical substances forced down their throat, dripped into their eyes, or smeared onto their skin, then left to …

It feels like just yesterday I was thrown into the deep end of the pool, facing the daunting challenge of developing a national campaign to end cosmetics animal testing in Canada. It was… intimidating. But I was amazed at how quickly things came together, including the support of tens of thousands of Canadians who also want an end to cruelty …

It’s that time of year again: the air is cold, winter seems like it will never come to an end, and we inevitably struggle to hold on to the resolutions we so joyously toasted to, while silently promising ourselves, “this year it’s going to stick”. The good news is, you’re not alone. This happens to the best of us, which …

I feel truly blessed to have the job I have. So many people want to help animals, and the prospect of getting paid to do so is a dream come true. So it is with much enthusiasm and some fanfare that I announce an opportunity not to be overlooked! Humane Society International/Canada assists the Quebec Government (MAPAQ) in running and …