pet people

      Mike Boone Even those of us who are not sports fans know Mike Boone from his column at the Montreal Gazette. What you didn’t know is that he is a huge dog lover and has just adopted Henry from the SPCA Annexe! Henry is one lucky dog as Mike has retired from the Gazette and is a …

   by MDB Rescue Blogger, Liliana Danel  Pitou Minou Et Compagnons invited Montreal Dog Blog to visit their awesome location on Queen Mary Boulevard.  My rescue pup, Nanners, my husband and I were glad to visit the pet food and supply store and we discovered the great vast selection available. As we walked in we were greeted with a smile and …

 by Nat Lauzon, MDB Blogger I first met Nicole Joncas at a demonstration for animals back in 2008 – 2 years before I launched Montreal Dog Blog.  I was excited to meet her because (especially in rescue circles), her reputation preceded her. Nicole – as one individual – was endeavoring a David and Goliath battle.  This feisty, tireless woman was preparing …

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 …

          Fostering 104 Pick Me, Pick Me! Hopefully a few of you have given fostering a try since my last articles. I want to share my most recent foster experience and explain how easy it was for me to find the right one for my home. I have to admit. I became a foster failure again. …

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNIE BROOKS! Most of you know about  one of the largest dog seizures in Canada last fall that resulted in 100’s of dogs being placed in temporary care in Quebec. What you don’t know is lucky for us that our leader and shelter manager was a Florida native named Connie Brooks. She took on this task like no one I have ever met …

Did you know that your backyard birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians have a special center in Montreal that exists just for them?  From field mice to falcons and bunnies to bears – Urban Animal Advocates is a rehab center focussed on caring for injured and orphaned wild creatures.   For instance – pictured is Blackberry.  A baby fox that was found …

Having a pet in your life is a big commitment.  As any pet owner knows, there are times when emergencies do arise.  When they do, it’s comforting to know that K911 Animal Ambulance is there!  This multi-functional local resource not only offers urgent transportation and emergency medical expertise…but compassion and understanding when it is needed most. Founded by friends Rodney …

                  The Power of One Montrealer – to help a dog in Arizona     I have wanted to share this story for some time. Monique Koven is a friend and a dog lover who has adopted only rescued animals. This story will show you how very much she is a hero to …

   Fostering 103 This is the follow-up to: Fostering 102 and Fostering 101! So have you been doing your homework? Following up on some of the local rescues either on their web site or Facebook? Think you’re ready? Now that you have found a match its time to either down load their application form, visit a clinic or make a …