adoption

PetitsPawz has been in operation since 2009 and our focus began with Trap, Neuter and Return of stray cats in and around Montreal. We still focus greatly on these efforts to make a little dent in the terrible over population of stray, abandoned and feral cats caused by neglectful humans. Along this journey, we have found and brought in many …

Finding the Right Dog  –  Dr. Enid Stiles  Dr. Stiles helps her retired parents navigate the world of pet adoption, and finds the perfect older dog! When I was growing up, my parents always had puppies. Sometimes from breeders, sometimes from someone we knew (neighbour, friend of a friend, etc). Once we had a dog simply show up at our house, …

*While this post was in editing this happened. Please keep this wonderful news in mind while reading. *Warning: Some photos are graphic and disturbing.   E-mail replies from Montreal’s SPCA, “the problem is a “laisse a faire regulation” by the provincial government.” Phone conversations with norme du travail, “It is very sad but they’re not breaking any laws. The animals …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! MDB loves the holiday season because this is when our bloggers get to “Paw It Forward” and help rescues that mean a lot to us! Where The Money Comes From Our generous advertisers! The folks you see in the sidebar on the right hand side of this page – AND in the …

Fostering dogs – by Dr. Amanda Glew I love the fostering system. I think it is the best way to adopt a dog- the foster family can tell you about the dog, if they are good with cats, are they house trained, can they walk off leash, are they good with people. I think a good foster family should expose …

  Montreal, Sept 11 2014 – On June 10th, the Montreal SPCA seized 35 medium and large breed dogs from a facility located in the Lanaudière region under the Animal Health Protection Act. These dogs have spent most of their lives living in unsanitary conditions, in addition to being kept either chained outdoors or crated inside a house. Yesterday afternoon, …

*** UPDATE:  MAY 18, 10PM  *** Well, a strange day indeed.  Velo’s owner has been found via Petluck.ca and she has within the past hour, been reunited. She is, in fact 18 years old, is on medication and prone to seizures. She was missing for only 2 days. Her name is Fifi. And in the shape in which I found …

This is a story of unbelievable teamwork in animal rescue and the amazing results we find when we all come together, working towards a common goal.

As you all know if you follow my blogs we are just finishing up our last seizure which began last September at the SPCA Annexe. Some had a home for the holidays and many more found their way out of the shelter in January. Surprisingly we still have 6 little souls looking for a place to call home. Each one …

When this photo starting popping up online recently, the volunteers here couldn’t close their eyes. These 2 kittens were brought inside from a person who spotted them in their yard.  One of the kittens was in obvious need of immediate medical care, and although PetitsPawz does not have the financial means to take any new cats on right now, we could …