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Now that spring has finally sprung we are seeing a rush of dogs coming in to get pampered and have their spring haircuts.  And with the warmer weather and rain we see more and more dogs coming in with mats! What are Dog Mats? Mats in your dogs hair first start to form from a small knot that gets worse …

We’ve Got Mail! Last week, Montreal Dog Blog contacted 10 local candidates regarding their thoughts on animal cruelty in Quebec. Read and send your own letter here!  Our first reply is from Jessica Gal, from the Green Party: Hello and greetings to all your readers, First, I would like to thank you for caring enough about this issue to raise …

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 …

Today is a very special day…it is Easter at the SPCA, Jean Talon and also Shelly’s annual “Give it Away to Doggie Day” …Yeah!  So, let me tell you about both events and how you too can create a special doggie day in your life as well. Today from 11am-5pm ( and tomorrow too as well) there is an Easter bake sale including cookies, …

A ‘shareable’ item! Please “Like” this post and spread the word! Ottis was let out in his gated backyard this past Tuesday (April 5th).  15 minutes later, the gate was open and Ottis was gone.   He went missing from the TMR area, Beverley and Markham is the closest intersection.  His owners having been calling and checking the Berger Blanc …

A Federal election is underway and we’ll be heading to the polls on May 2nd, to choose our officials.  It’s a perfect time to find out how our candidates feel about animal issues in Quebec and more importantly, if they’re willing to step up and make changes.  Montreal Dog Blog has contacted 10 random local candidates and we’ll be posting …

A message and an invitation THIS WEEKEND from the Montreal SPCA: Over the next few weeks, thousands of local adults will be tempted to buy an Easter rabbit for a beloved child, godchild, grandchild, niece, or nephew.  And a few months from now, local animal shelters will be, as they are every year, inundated by a flood of cast-off bunnies.  …

A Canadian couple and their dog counts their blessings after armed men just miles south of the US border assaulted them.

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Montreal Dog Blog is happy to pass along the good word, courtesy of our great friends and animal lovers at Bailey Blu, that Stella is back home!! After 3 weeks on the loose, she turned up a few days ago at the CSL dog park.  Skin and bones, but otherwise healthy. She’s since been microchipped and is back home, safe …