Tuesday , 5 November 2024

nat

Nat's bio can be found on the "Who Are We" page. She posts articles on behalf of folks like Dr. Glew and Dr. Stiles - so, check out their individual bios for further info as well. :) Thanks for reading!

In Praise of Older Rescues

There are very few dogs on earth who can make petite Lola Pug look like Godzilla, but wee 4-pound Bradie is one of them. We’ve been lucky enough to be able to kidnap Bradie this week for a few little daytime visits while her people travel. Adopted from Loyal Rescue by her doting mum as a senior, special needs rescue, …

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Petition falls flat. But we don’t.

A while back, a provincial petition was being circulated to implement standards for shelters and pounds in Quebec. This petition was urging that shelters and pounds provide basics like:  veterinary care, taking measures to reunite lost animals with owners (FYI – 5 months after their damning expose, the Berger Blanc still has no lost/founds listed on their website) , mandatory …

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Super Cooper – your new bestie?

The following is a courtesy listing.  MDB knows nothing further about this case other than what is listed below.  Please consult the contact info  for further details. Hi I am fostering a black lab/pit mix and can no longer keep him. He needs to be adopted asap. The adoption process has to go through paws for life. Cooper is a …

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Blind horse needs home by Sept 1st

The following is a courtesy listing for Refuge RR for Horses. Please consult the contact info below for more details. Please can someone give King a foster or permanent home? He is a 23 year old canadian gelding who is blind and he only has until sept 1,2011 then he will be homeless. His owners, who adopted from an animal …

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Sweet seniors seek retirement home

The following is a courtesy listing. Please consult the contact information below for further details on these sweet cats: With a lot of difficulty and a very heavy heart, we must re-home our two baby girls – cats.  They have been with us for quite a long time.  During this time, my allergies have gotten progressively worse.  Now it’s at …

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Ask A Trainer: My dog only eats ‘people food’!

Q:  I am writing to you with the hope that you know of or can direct me to a good canine nutritionist in the Montreal or Verdun area. I have the most precious and loveable chocolate-colored miniature poodle (Gucci). LOL and naturally, we just love him to death. Had him since last October. he is now about 10-11 months old. My problem is …

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Volunteer for huskies! We did – you can too!

PLEASE SHARE! To volunteer, please contact Elizabeth Pierce:  epierce684@gmail.com Volunteers are needed this week (especially early mornings) to help out with caring for 20 surrendered huskies – currently housed in the Mirabel area.  (Read more about the husky situation here , here and a personal account from Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue .) One of the surrendered huskies     Volunteer Info: washing dog …

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Saturday Aug 20th: Fundraiser for Animal Charities

We’ve heard first hand about the dire situation that Refuge RR finds themselves in at the moment. Please try to attend this daytime fundraiser to help them and other great rescues! Click the poster below for more info.

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BakeSale Fundraiser for Angel

Every penny counts! We will have tons of cupcakes, cookies, muffins, fudge, other yummy surprises on sale! We will be nail clipping  from 10:00- 4:30 for dogs, cats, bunnies, rodents, and ferrets with a minimum donation of $ 3.00 And if you need pet supplies tomorrow is the day to do it!  10% of all in store sales are going …

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When Pugs Fly

The Pug is a real trooper when it comes to traveling. She is great in the car and on the plane (in-cabin, only, please) – less great on boats (wet = bad) – and not so great on public transit. I do my best to take Lo with me to as many places as I can, and I think she …

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