by MDB Blogger and veterinarian, Dr. Christina Nosotti  Volunteering in shelters is what sparked my passion to pursue my dream of becoming a vet. For as long as I can remember, I have loved animals. As a child, I used to visit the local SPCA and would just long to bring them all home. In my late teens, I started …

(cover photo: “Kissy Face”  is copyright (c) 2009 Beverly & Pack, and made available under a Creative Commons Attribution) I am extremely worried about my dog Lucky. He is two and a half years old. Since this female dog keeps coming to the backyard, he’s been acting odd…he doesn’t listen when I tell him to come inside he sort of looks then acts …

We are so happy to introduce Margaret Blackman to our MDB readers!  We met Margaret and her special needs dogs, Heidi and Arthur at the recent Beaconsfield Pet Fair.  Margaret has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to disabled pets and we’re thrilled to welcome her onboard, to share her stories with you!  About Margaret Blackman: Mild …

Here in Montreal, we’re on the cusp of another cold and flu season. But did you know, your dog can suffer the flu as well? Here’s the latest from our friends at The Dog Daily!  The Dog Daily: Illness and Disease Could You Recognize Dog Flu? By Jennifer Viegas for The Dog Daily “Flu” seems to be a catchall word …

The following is a courtesy listing. Please contact the info included for further details.  If you died, what would happen to your pets? Making arrangements for your animals in the event that you pass away,  is something we should all think about.  Many animals end up in shelters after the hospitalization or death of their owners. It’s an all too …

We had such an AWESOME time on Saturday at the Beaconsfield Pet Fair and Adoption Day!  The best news of the day? We’ve learned that a minimum of 25 pets were adopted! YAY! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth!  We met so many amazing people (and pets!) who had great things to say about us  – and it’s …

The bad boys of National Geographic Channel’s, Rescue Ink are coming to Montreal!  Those tough guys with gentle hearts will be in Laval on Saturday October 27th (we don’t have that many tattoos at Montreal Dog Blog – but we’ll be there too!)  Get the details below:  Thoransoft Welcomes Rescue Ink to Laval for the official launch of RISA (Rescue Ink …

THE BIGGEST PET PARTY OF THE YEAR IS ALMOST HERE – AND HALF THE ROOM IS ALREADY FILLED! Don’t delay ANY longer – tickets are FREE – but only while they last! CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE TICKETS! CLICK HERE TO SEE RAFFLE PRIZES YOU COULD SCORE!     This party is all part of our fundraising calendar initiative! To …

Are you involved with a local animal rescue? If so – you could receive a FREE banner ad in our 2013 calendar! Montreal Dog Blog and Guardian’s Best are offering a lottery for local animal rescues to be seen in our  2013 fundraising calendar! Get the details on our fundraising calendar here.  If you are a rescue, get info on …

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 …