A good samaritan found little Gizmo in Laval last week.  A young shih tzu, tied up alone, severely injured.  He was suffering with a traumatic eye injury – concluded by a vet to have been caused by the pressure of strangulation to his neck.  Unfortunately, the eye cannot be saved.  It will have to be removed this week. Please read …

It’s all very well and good to say you want change. Or to shake your head when you hear about an animal abuser getting nothing but a slap on the wrist. It’s also easy to turn a blind eye, believing someone else will speak up for what you believe in. But in order to improve lives of companion animals in …

Refuge RR for Horses is a federally registered, charitable organization which rescues, rehabilitates and provides permanent homes for abused, neglected, abandoned horses. Refuge RR are facing some dark days at the moment. They need help and IMMEDIATELY. If you can give, please do at this link. It’s tax deductable.   Dear Animal Supporters, Please help !! The crisis at RR …

Billy Elliot. Found as an 8 week old stray with multiple fractures. Ampution was the only way to save his little life.  Fostered, adored and rehomed by Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue. He is happy, healthy and doing AMAZING today.             Holly. One of many rescued from a puppy mill. She’d been debarked, malnourished, riddled with …

Nutrience and Montreal Dog Blog launch “Food For Fans” Viral Campaign $10, 000 for 10, 000 fans! In the wake of Montreal’s Moving Day, local shelters are once again overflowing with unwanted pets.  Nutrience Pet Food and Montreal Dog Blog are teaming up to help handle the influx by donating $10 000 worth of free dog food to 3 local rescues! …

In the heat of the summer, it sure would be helpful if The Pug didn’t mind getting wet. Pugs have terrible internal cooling systems. As dogs sweat only from their relatively small foot pads, they rely on panting – passing moist air over their long tongues – to cool themselves down. The snoutless pug is, therefore,  at a major disadvantage …

One of our gracious advertisers is Éléphant Mauve, who are involved in a lot of animal rescue projects in Montreal. Here’s something you might want to keep your eyes open for when out at the dog park this summer… Every year Éléphant Mauve’s Pooch Patrol hits the parks across beautiful Montreal, giving out gifts! This year we are even offering amazing …

It’s true!  Did you know that just outside of Montreal, there is an amazing sanctuary for chimpanzees? The Fauna Foundation is not a zoo nor is it open to the public.  It is a place that quietly, lovingly and wholly cares for animals that have come from a variety of rescue situations including research facilities, laboratories and zoos.  Animals are …

Daniel Jacob is a writer, guide-dog user and Montrealer.  He has shared some important information with us in the past – like:  service-dog etiquette and a Q&A session about guide-dogs.  Have you ever wanted to foster a service puppy or simply wondered how puppies become guide-dogs?  Daniel’s back – with some more interesting insights… About guide-dog training specifically – I …

Q:  Hi, I have a 4 year old Golden Retriever, I have had him since a puppy, I got him from a friend who had a litter of 8 puppies so I knew his parents; who are very friendly and show no sign of aggression or anything.  Since the beginning, my dog has shown signs of anxiety and is very …