Upcoming Meeting Provides Critical Opportunity for Action   MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Jan. 10, 2012) – Humane Society International/Canada and the Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals applaud the recent steps by the Quebec government to improve animal protection laws, but note that further action is needed. An upcoming taskforce meeting on January 13 will provide an …

The following is a courtesy post for L’Alternative Canine   Mollie and Robin need your help!   Mollie has been living in a boarding kennel for quite a while. It was said she has a history of aggression, but no signs of it just yet.She is a nervous dog, but extremely food driven! Molly will do just about anything for …

A Great Dane with a frail frame was found in the freezing rain on Dec 21 in Ontario. The details of each protruding bone told the story of the life of abuse and neglect that her soul had to endure. She is in need of help and cries out for your compassion today. Birch Haven Rescue and Rehabilitation Services (BHRR) …

Major disappointment for SPA Canada and for Quebec pets SPA Canada are shocked with the result of the filing of the Animal Health Protection Act on P-42 today. For several years, SPA Canada is campaigning against cruelty to animals and more specifically against puppy mills. Following our political pressures we were able to rally people and get a paper petition …

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PAW IT FORWARD! Now, this makes our tails wag! Through the support of our generous friends and advertisers this year, the dedication of our bloggers and YOU for reading –  Montreal Dog Blog is able to earmark a cool $1000 for charity!  What a team effort! Especially because now, we get to “Paw It Forward”!  We decided to spread the …

The following is an opinion piece from Danielle Doyon. The power of her message should resonate throughout all of Quebec till the day we see things change for the benefit of the animals.

Wouldn’t we all love to see the day when shelters and rescues are not needed anymore, or at the very least, not overflowing? The opposite would be very alarming. In order to succeed though, we all need to work together to improve the situation which, at the moment, is unacceptable at many levels.  Right now, at the shelter and rescue …

  On November 5th and 6th of 2011, the Union pour le respect animal (UPRA) made their presence known at the Salon National Des Animaux De Compagnie (SNAC), presented by SNAC.CA. The SNAC is the largest pet show to take place in Canada. In its first 9 years, the Montreal edition drew a total of 390,000 visitors. Due to the …

  The article I commented on, from my point of view, is an example of “how not to do things” and so I did take a very critical position on the questionable practices described by the author. Keep in mind, that her story is not unique at all and I simply used it as an example.  However, there are really …