CBC News Posted: May 4, 2011 1:56 PM ET Two Montreal boroughs are terminating their contracts with the Berger Blanc private pound following allegations of animals being mistreated. An investigation by Radio-Canada’s Enquête program broadcast in April showed footage of questionable euthanasia practices. At a borough meeting last night, Cote-des-Neiges/Notre-Dame-de-Grâce officials voted to end its contract immediately, despite being obligated …

    May 4, 2011 The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Minister responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec and Abitibi-East MP, Mr Pierre Corbeil, gave the order yesterday that the pound Berger Blanc has to undergo specific conditions for the procedure of certain activities within the institution. All euthanasia must be performed under close supervision and direction of a …

    The Following is a courtesy listing for a rescue in Ontario. Please share with friends and family.   !URGENT! Penny is a beautiful Bullie who our ANML RESQ is currently fostering. As you may or may not know, it is illegal to own a Pitbull in Ontario and if she goes to a kennel she will probably be …

  The city of Laval has recently launched a call for tenders for the pound service in Laval.   It is necessary to list the conditions of the contract.  If you know of an organization who is ready to submit an offer, it has to be done quickly. The submissions must be filed no later than Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at …

  CRAC Citoyens Responsables de leurs Animaux de Compagnie Press Release Montreal, April 29, 2011 – Following the undercover report aired last week, Mireille Goulet, a Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve citizen, created a committee of citizens of the Montreal Island wanting their municipalities to amend current animal bylaws and adopt measures from dialogues with its citizens that are similar to those of Verdun …

    Please take the time to share the following information with friends and family. SPCA Montérégie will be having a cat adoption day on May 7th from 10am to 5pm at Mail Montenach Mall ( 600 boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, Beloeil, QC) Remember Adoption is the only Option! Support Shelters and by adopting, you not only save one life. You also …

  On the website for the City of Laval can be found the response of the city regarding the contract with Berger Blanc. It says the following:   The Service of the protection citizens, administrator of the contract between the City and the service provider  of Le Berger Blanc inc,  wishes to provide information on the business relationship that unites …

        Today people gathered in front of the City Hall of Laval to protest and demand Mayor Gilles Vaillancourt to end contract with the pound Berger Blanc. Thanks so much for all of you that participated and thanks to so many drivers for honking and showing your support! Much more needs to be done.       …

      The local newspaper L’Écho de Laval had as first page today,  the response of the city towards the situation of the city contract with Berger Blanc. The article found on  Page 4 basically just explains the whole situation and adds that the city will just verify and enforce that all provincial regulations are followed by the Berger …

  Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Vancouver cops want police dogs, horses protected by law Pilot killed in plane crash, surviving dog lost in nearby bush – BC Group rescues stray pups, dog from flooded-out – Peguis MB Orphaned baby lamb survives cougar attack, abandonment on Vancouver Island Battling Cancer, rescuing animals Coyote pups rescued …