Rescue News (blog)

Humane Society International/Canada is in need of volunteers to assist in caring for the dogs and cats housed in our emergency shelter outside of Montreal. Volunteers are required to socialize and exercise the animals, and to help with feeding and cage cleaning. If possible, your own transport is easiest, but otherwise we will help to arrange carpooling to and from …

Hey MDBrs! Liliana here! Our friends at HSI Canada need some help! Not that long ago, they rescued 80 Huskies from horrible conditions in Abittibi. Right now, they are seeking your support and are in need of fleece blankets and bedding for the puppy section of the Emergency Shelter. Ewa Demianowicz, HSI Canada Campaigner, sends the following message: Our rescued …

  Montreal, November 11, 2013 – It is that time of the year again, where it begins to get colder outside and people are beginning to shop for their winter coats. Sadly the use of fur on coats and other winter accessories, from animals such as coyotes, mink, fox and wolves that are trapped or raised on fur farms is …

    The Guardian’s Best Animal Rescue Foundation is proud to announce the winner of the Montreal SPCA Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given in recognition of a lifetime of service to animals. This year’s recipient is Gerdy Gouron, founder of Gerdy’s Rescues & Adoptions. “This is the first time the Montreal SPCA has ever given out such an …

  By: Liliana Danel Ontario – With Hope They Waited is a book that will reach the core of your soul and make you feel what the love and respect for animal rescue is truly about. The book is based on true events that happened during the summer of 2010 in Cochrane, Ontario. A man who would take abandoned dogs …

Montreal, October 23, 2013 – This year’s National Pit Bull Awareness Day is October 26, 2013! In honor of this National day, and to promote and raise public awareness about Pit Bull type dogs, the Montreal SPCA and Pit Stop Montreal are hosting a special event this Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00pm at the SPCA shelter located at 5215 …

  By: Liliana Danel Montreal- The animal advocacy organization SPA Canada sent out an official press release to media outlets informing of a stunt protest taking place Downtown Montreal on Monday Oct 21 2013 at noon. The location of the protest took place at the corner of McGill College Avenue and Sainte-Catherine Street. According to SPA Canada, “French animal advocate …

QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 22, 2013 – According to a press release, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. François Gendron, announced that the implementation of a new regulation on the safety and well -being of cats and dogs will take place Nov 7 2013. The new regulation calls for a permit system for owners or …

  By: Liliana Danel CritterKin presents the story of a pup and his mom on their journey to find their forever home. Poco a Poco is a heart-warming story for kids between the ages of 5 and 12.The story is based on actual events from an International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) project in Cozumel, Mexico. According to the website, …

“The Psychology of Dogs”  Thank you Sherlyn Popper for sharing the following infographic with Montreal Dog Blog. Image compliments of Best Psychology Degrees