We have an update on Holly – who we told you about back in early April.   This tiny Puppy Mill rescue wriggled out of her collar, bolted from her dog walker and never stopped running. Last week, we received a comment on Montreal Dog Blog from someone who had seen our post and believed they had found Holly.  Immediately, we …

A note of thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Montreal Mirror “Best Of” 2012 poll! We made the Top 10 list of Best Local Blogs and couldn’t be happier! Since September 2010, we’ve been educating, entertaining and informing people how to be better pet owners. But Montreal Dog Blog is truly a team effort:  from our team of volunteer …

Did you know that your backyard birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians have a special center in Montreal that exists just for them?  From field mice to falcons and bunnies to bears – Urban Animal Advocates is a rehab center focussed on caring for injured and orphaned wild creatures.   For instance – pictured is Blackberry.  A baby fox that was found …

  UPDATE MAY 2ND:  ELLA WAS FOUND! She was taken in by someone who saw her posters up and reunited her with her owner. Yay! Thanks everyone for sharing!     PLEASE SHARE! The following is a courtesy listing. Please consult the numbers listed for further information.   Ella is a 20lb Pug/Boston Terrier mix (looks more like a Pug) …

Nat here!  Those of you with good radio memories may recall Bruce Myers as the morning newsman on Mix 96 Montreal back in the day.  He was there when Andre Maisonneuve and I hosted the morning show way back when. Bruce and I were fast friends – and have remained so ever since.   Bruce left radio in 2003 to …

UPDATE: Congrats to our winner  Leslie-Ann Joseph! Thank you everyone who entered this contest! Here’s your chance to have a lasting and meaningful piece of art based on your best friend!  Whether it’s for yourself or a gift idea for someone else, a personal pet painting is sure to occupy a prime spot in any pet lover’s home! WIN!  A …

Q: Any idea what kind of natural herbal supplement I can give to a dog who might have some chronic kidney deficiency?  It hasn’t been determined for sure yet but her specific gravity is low 1.024 at last check up in August…in June it was 1.027.  I have a 23 lbs cocker/beagle mix 4yrs old. A: Chronic renal (kidney) failure (CRF) is …

We know you’re curious about Benji! And we’re glad to say – this story has a happy ending!  Benji was the little dog recently dumped at a Montreal groomer in bad shape.  Read our first piece on him here. When we first learned of the story, he had been taken in by a kind woman named Barbara. She wanted to …

UPDATE: Our winners have been selected! Congrats to Lindsay and Kristen and their respective pooches! Keep watching for more great giveaways! The new spring rainwear collection from Canada Pooch has arrived! To celebrate, we are giving away a Storm Slicker and an Amazon Adventurer  jacket to two lucky pet parents!  The ultra cute Canada Pooch spring line is available in 8 sizes (10 -24) and fits dogs up …

Having a pet in your life is a big commitment.  As any pet owner knows, there are times when emergencies do arise.  When they do, it’s comforting to know that K911 Animal Ambulance is there!  This multi-functional local resource not only offers urgent transportation and emergency medical expertise…but compassion and understanding when it is needed most. Founded by friends Rodney …