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Here’s this weeks update from Tara! Stanley has gone from 35 pounds to 43 and is already looking like a new dog.  These much needed pounds have filled out his torso so his little rib cage is no longer visible and his hip bones no longer jut out of the top of his body. His fur is growing back slowly, …

Due to the great response we had to this post on Saturday after our Yoga event, we decided we would make Stanley a weekly feature on my blog until he is adopted,  in Tara’s own words. Tara Garland is the Mananger of the Emergency Shelter, Foster Program and Special Placements for the Canadian SPCA here in Montreal. She sees a lot on …

Check out this really unique, Montreal-based program, geared toward family dogs helping kids with developmental disabilities! PACCK Everyday Dog Program Description A family dog can be a great resource for a child with a developmental disability.  From everyday play, to walks, to feedings, every activity and interaction with a family dog can have life changing outcomes for a child with …

Shelly and Wayne were nominated to be a part of the “52 Montrealers” series with good reason. Shelly is not only one of our resident bloggers, but heavily involved with just about ever rescue in the city.  Her husband Wayne is there every step of the way…  Isn’t it nice to add a man to this group? Shelly Elsliger and Wayne Bennett …

Doggy Daycare at it’s finest ! Dina owns and operates one of the most popular boarding and daycare services in the city. Look no further next time you have to leave for an hour ,or a week! Dina Leclerc Panagopoulou Where in Montreal were you born? I was born in Montreal in the 1970’s and grew up in Cartierville and …

Last summer, my boyfriend and I took our first visit to Kennebunkport, Maine. It’s beautiful, it’s seaside, and it’s only a 5 hour road trip from Montreal.  One day, we strolled past a photography gallery, where owner and photographer Chris Becker was prepping for his exhibit entitled, “Canine Bliss”.  It’s a series of shots featuring dogs in the happiest moments …

Many NDG’ers will recognize Lori Kalef as one of the special crew at Animal Health Clinic. But if you knew Lori, you definitely knew Maggie – the sweet bear of a dog that was never far from her side. Fuzzy gold fur to match her gold heart. The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his …

                     It is truly amazing what goes on within a few miles us that most people have never heard of. Rose Gergely is a native Montrealer who moved to the countryside in order to follow her passion and dedicate her life to saving animals. I first learned of Rose’s work while I was …

Michelle Lobaton is a vet tech at Pierrefonds Animal Hospital on the West Island.  She has helped 100’s of animals in their plights , including 3 of my own rescued dogs. Her love of horses has no bounds. Michelle is ill. Very ill. I want you to take the time and read her story in her own words below,  and if …

On this Valentine’s Day I wanted to blog about someone with a big heart and it was easy for me to choose Andra D. I can honestly say this young lady impresses me more every time I see her. Her dedication to the SPCA Foster Program is amazing…but  she needs your help. If you have ever thought of fostering an …