Q:  We just adopted a dog. He’s really good about everything  – very well trained and he’s 6 months old. We live in an apartment and we take him out for walks and lots of play time. But every time we start to go home he just stops outside of our building. He wont move.  The only way to get him inside …

The following is a courtesy listing.  Please contact the information included in the description below. Bloom is an outstanding, friendly, young dog who has some trouble with her legs and back and will need pain medication for the rest of her life. If you can provide a special home for her (no stairs!) – please contact the information included in …

Richmond, BC was the first Canadian city to do it in April, 2011. Now Toronto has joined the ranks of cities that have banned the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. Puppies and kittens sold in Toronto pet stores must come from shelters, humane societies or rescue groups, city council decided on Wednesday. Council voted unanimously to institute …

How do we make sure places like puppy mills are abolished?  By being proactive.  By making your voice heard.  Today, we are thrilled to share some good news! This is a big step in protecting our companion animals in Quebec! Earlier this summer,  Quebecers were encouraged to participate in a letter-writing campaign to make changes to new proposed regulations regarding animal …

Montreal Dog Blog is happy to announce that the following pet supply stores have generously offered their stores as drop-off points for puppy mill dog donations! We hope to add a few more locations to service a larger area – but for the time being, please share this information (and check back here for more donation sites and items). Items will …

The first annual SPCA “Walk on all 4s” is taking place on Sunday (Sept 18th) in Parc Lafontaine from 1-4pm. (and the weather looks perfect! Sunny and 20!) The event will consist of a walk around the park where there will be refreshments for all mammals!  Funds raised will help the SPCA continue their great work for Montreal’s abandoned pets. …

We are beyond thrilled at the news that a long time suspected puppy mill has finally been shut down! Paws “R” Us, near Shawville, Quebec was raided yesterday and hundreds of dogs (over 500) have been removed from the premises. Kudos to everyone involved with this historic raid! PRINT ITEMS: Read the news story here. (Ottawa Citizen) Read about HSI’s …

Today, September 17th, has been designated Puppy Mill Awareness Day. It’s been started by a group in the US, but with yesterday’s puppy mill seizure near Shawville, QC – and the fact that Quebec has the disgraceful title of “Puppy Mill Capital of North America”, we feel it’s an important day to recognize here as well.         …

48 hours ago this dog was found in the Mercier area. He was found by a good samaritan. His story (as told by his ‘rescuers’) is below. (thank you to Petluck.ca for the English translation, French follows).   Here is the story of Survivor, a little dog that we found abandoned in the district of Mercier in Montreal on September …

Montreal Dog Blog is at the Beaconsfield Pet Fair this Saturday! Drop by our tent to meet some of our bloggers and get your paws on some free goodies (while supplies last!). Onsite, we’re revealing a secret URL – where only our in-person visitors will have the limited time opportunity  to win a Pet Prize Pack worth $140! In addition …