In an article in the Montreal Gazette on  May 14th, “City to Strengthen Animal Bylaws“, Richard Deschamps, Executive Committee member in charge of citizen services, said “Montreal will not tolerate cruelty towards animals,” and “educating people is a huge part of the system.” These two statements really stuck with me because I am a really big believer in education …

If someone told me years ago the benefits I would get from having a pet, I would have probably doubted “the sell”.  But now that I am a pet owner, I am a true believer of all the benefits associated with being a Mom to my furry babies.  I can also say that my husband feels the same way!  Our home …

Today is a very special day…it is Easter at the SPCA, Jean Talon and also Shelly’s annual “Give it Away to Doggie Day” …Yeah!  So, let me tell you about both events and how you too can create a special doggie day in your life as well. Today from 11am-5pm ( and tomorrow too as well) there is an Easter bake sale including cookies, …

  If there is one thing that really bothers me, it is when I see cyclists biking with their dogs attached.  It really scares me!  I love the whole idea of exercising together but there are 2 things I worry about: exhaustion and injury.  I am positive that there are cyclists out there that take the necessary precautions, but I …

My Dad had a rain barrel ( many of them);  not the pretty ones but the blue hand-made ones.  My Dad always had a garden, my Dad always bought in bulk and my Dad always owned pets.  No, he didn’t do anything weird – he just always saved dogs that no one wanted and treated them like they were part …

In the spirit of de-cluttering, I decided last summer to go through all of my stuffed animals I had collected over the years.  There were some (a lot) back in New Brunswick and I even had some here…some from old boyfriends, some from family and friends, some from want-to-be boyfriends, and some that were gleefully won at Disney-world and La Ronde.  It was …

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I am trying really hard to make health and wellness a top priority in my life..anything that will help me to get moving and promote peace from within..I want to be part of it. One thing that I have wanted to incorporate for a long time is yoga….next week I am scheduled to finally begin my yoga journey..I call it …

Winter isn’t fun sometimes..let’s face it!  I no longer can see the road or the friendly dog-loving neighbors walking their furry four legged friends- but I can see mounds of snow.  In addition, I seem to wear a lot of black and white these days…not intended that way!  But salt is everywhere and the negative effects are also everywhere! My dogs love …

Valentine’s Day is recognized for chocolate….I told my honey a long time ago..please skip the chocolate but I know for many…Valentine’s Day without chocolate is just unheard of.  The truth is chocolate contains theobromine.  Theobromine is basically toxic to dogs and can result in sickness and even death.  Of course, we have to think about size of the dog, as well …