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 Thank you to our friends at AAM for passing this along! Very interesting information about the cat overpopulation problem – not just here in Montreal but across the nation. Please, adopt or foster a cat if you can.  Courtesy, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: We are pleased to let you know that the CFHS has launched Cats in Canada: a comprehensive report on …

Could your animal rescue use some cash? We think people in animal rescue are truly unsung heroes.  You work hard, get dirty, endure sleepless nights, shed countless tears and often care for animals on your own dime.  We know the reward is worth it – but we also know that sometimes it can feel thankless, lonely and overwhelming.  That’s why …

As many of us are all too aware, Montreal has once again made international headlines for it’s poorly delegated and ill-applied animal protection laws. In the case of Wicca the pitbull, her euthanasia order was up to the sole discretion of one civil servant.  Despite widespread public outcry,  the court refused to consider evidence such as a professional assessment of …

We’ve had a significant stretch of over 30 degree days in Montreal and with that, comes the reminder that if it’s too hot for you – it’s too hot for your pet. If you see a dog locked inside a parked, hot car – you can call the SPCA immediately: 514-735-2711 extension 0. Montreal Dog Blog has made these car cling …

Student delivering animal first aid guide to indigenous communities in the Far North For immediate release MONTREAL, June 1, 2012– In Nunavik, there are many dogs – sled dogs, pets, and strays – but no veterinarian, so the University of Montreal International Veterinary Group has given Andréanne Cléroux, a veterinary student, the mandate to design and deliver a first aid …

A note of thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Montreal Mirror “Best Of” 2012 poll! We made the Top 10 list of Best Local Blogs and couldn’t be happier! Since September 2010, we’ve been educating, entertaining and informing people how to be better pet owners. But Montreal Dog Blog is truly a team effort:  from our team of volunteer …

By now, you have probably heard the sad story out of Outremont last week – about the dog electrocuted by a faulty lightpost.  Although statistically rare (which we recognize is no consolation to those affected), it is a devastating way to lose a pet – and a situation which has occurred in the past:  It happened in Toronto last year, …

JAN 25 UPDATE: This dog is, indeed Bosco! And will be reunited with his family today! Thank you to a friend of Montreal Dog Blog for letting us know about this dog rescue between Verdun and Nun’s Island.  We are thankful to be able to share these images from Michael Rander – who witnessed the rescue! This was the scene …

Snag some incredible artwork at incredible prices – for an amazing local cause!  Some of these artists sell their works for hundreds or thousands of dollars!  Wildcard Art Market  Artists To Raise Funds For Le Nichoir Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre PREVIEWS: Sat & Sun November 5 & 6 – Canadian Aviation Heritage Centre, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue SALE:  Saturday November 19 – Centre Sportif …

We love our dogs – AND we want them to have safe, designated parks to play in! (Click here for the MDB Dog Park map and list of parks. Please tell us if we’ve missed any!)  Here are two important initiatives in the Montreal area with regard to green spaces for our pets:   Condos threaten Griffintown dog park A community …