For a second year, the Montreal SPCA invites all animal lovers to join the Walk On All 4s on September 23, 2012. This dog walk aims to help the SPCA raise funds to continue its mission, as well as to heighten awareness and inform the public on the many benefits of adopting an animal at the SPCA. This year, …

‘Wag’-a-Thon in Hudson for the Benefit of Homeless Animals Come walk with us, with or without your pet Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 11 am Starting with the Blessings of the Animals by Father Demers, From Hudson, Jack Layton Park (12 Noon) to Thompson Park Transportation back to Jack Layton Park will be provided. . There will be an adoption …

 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 …

-by Liliana Danel, MDB Blogger  On August 20 2012, Quebec Animaux held a protest at Montreal City Hall. Around 100 people gathered to voice their discontent on the new by-law that is being proposed and will apply to all type of dogs in the Montreal area. This by-law will make no difference if it is a large, medium, or small …

We have an update on Holly – who we told you about back in early April.   This tiny Puppy Mill rescue wriggled out of her collar, bolted from her dog walker and never stopped running. Last week, we received a comment on Montreal Dog Blog from someone who had seen our post and believed they had found Holly.  Immediately, we …

In Support of the Montreal SPCA E-Shelter (The Annex) The role of the SPCA is to prevent cruelty and ensure the well being of animals, and to foster compassion for all living creatures. Among it’s numerous undertakings, the SPCA operates an Emergency Shelter, newly known as “The Annex”, a unique facility a block from the SPCA, which helps save large …

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 …

I’ve been meaning to write a post on Hazel for quite some time now, but I’ve always wanted to have a few more photos to give a greater sense of exactly how amazing she is. Well. Photos, or not, it’s time. Hazel came into rescue as an abused puppy mill survivor (her fantastic story is here), and has found her …

Nat here!  I adopted my chihuahua, Flea from the awesome rescue Sasha’s Den Rescue about 8 years ago.  Flea came from a ‘backyard breeder’ – with some waaay overloaded physical and emotional baggage for such a wee thing – having lived the first year and half of her life caged as ‘breeding stock’, so someone could make a quick buck off her …

                      Fostering 101 – by Terry Price Kimmel  I talk and cross post a lot about fostering animals. It is one of my passions and one thing I can do on a regular basis to help a homeless animal and the rescue community. I am over the dog limit in my …