Hi – I’m Alex! Before I formally start this blog, I would like to make it clear that I am not a vet, a trainer, a behaviorist, or a nutritionist. I have been working with animals since I was a kid, starting with rescues and later working in the companion animal industry. I have always had dogs in my life, …
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The Pug is in the House!
Welcome to Lola Pug’s Montreal Dog Blog adventures! It is quite possible that Lola was one of the most anticipated pugs to land on planet earth. I’m pretty sure she doesn’t understand how lucky she is to be wanted and healthy and loved, but I do, so we volunteer with and support pug and all-breed rescues. Pugs were bred to …
Read More »Dog lost after storm
UPDATE: TOBY IS HOME! We love a happy ending. Here’s what we got from his owner: We found him!!!! A good Samaritan saw him running on Perras BLVD during the storm and picked him up, gave him a bath and brought him to the local Vet. We are so happy! Thank you sooo much for your help. Johnny Spinelli Name: Toby …
Read More »Moving Day Crisis Begins
The following is a courtesy listing for a person looking to rehome their dog, as they are moving. And the Moving Day crisis begins. 🙁 Please contact the info below for any information. Sujet : chien cherche foyer faites passer s.v.p Mon chien est un berger Australien elle a trois ans, opéré, vacciné avec micro puce et avec un pédrigre …
Read More »Ask A Trainer: My dog jumps, barks at me on walks!
Q: I have a 2 year old, 80 lbs mutt that I adopted when he was about 5 months. At that age, I used to always have problems walking him, where he would jump on me, growl and try to bite my hands (he never did this with my boyfriend). I was finally able to correct the behavior but now …
Read More »Horse has skin cancer, allergies
The following is a courtesy listing for Refuge RR. Please help this gorgeous animal find a new home – and contact Refuge RR for further information at the address below. Name: Lune d’avril (April Moon) Age: 10 years Breed: Anglo Lusitano Height: 15 hands 1. Since the age of 4 years this horse has a skin cancer which evolved quite …
Read More »Bailey: Off The Streets, Still Homeless
June 9 UPDATE: We are happy to tell you Bailey has found his FOREVER HOME! Thank you everyone for sharing his story! Just one of so many sad animal stories in Montreal. Fortunately, this dog gets a second chance. But who is ready and willing to give him a forever home? This story comes from Cathy and Barb – two …
Read More »4 Urgent Cases: Reach For The Stars Rescue
The following is a courtesy listing for Reach For The Stars Rescue . Please contact them at: reachforthestarsrescue@gmail.com for information on any of these animals. And thanks for considering adoption or fostering! Right now, we have two dogs and two cats in dire need of placement (photos below!) Indiana is a young black lab who has already been through our …
Read More »THIS SUNDAY: PetitsPawz Adoption Day!
PetitsPawz is the awesome cat rescue that took in a dog recently. Remember Bella? Your donations for the Rihanna raffle raised $1300 for Bella’s much needed surgery. Thank you (and congrats to Patrick Tite who won the draw)! We will definitely keep you posted on Bella’s situation! This weekend, you can meet the great volunteers of PetitsPawz and some …
Read More »FOUND: white dog in NDG
UPDATE: This little guy is going to be rehomed via the person who found him (turns out his owners are always ‘losing’ him – and aren’t that interested in where he ends up). It’s lucky he ended up in someone else’s loving home! The following is a courtesy listing, please contact the number below for further information. AND DON’T FORGET …
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