The following is a rebuttal to Christina Nosotti’s blog piece regarding her personal experience with shelters.  (MDB is happy to publish well-crafted, well thought-out pieces from readers. Please contact us for more information). Thank you to Suzannah VS for taking time to offer the following:  Rescue, from a foster Mum’s perspective As far back as I can remember, I always enjoyed …

The opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the positions of Montreal Dog Blog or its individual bloggers.  However, we feel presenting all rational sides of important animal issues can further deeper discussion, education and improvement of animal welfare. Ultimately, our collective end goal remains the same: betterment of animal treatment – not only in Quebec, …

Every Thanksgiving, I try to do something for others ..I guess it is what I think Thanksgiving is really about..not about stuffing myself with Turkey but proactively doing something!  This weekend my husband and I spend two full days (8 hrs and more) helping take care of the needy dogs rescued in September from a commercial breeding facility near Ottawa-the largest such …

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WEEAC™ CANADA TO HOLD A PEACEFUL RALLY TO BRING MEDIA AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ABOUT LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL ABUSE VIOLATIONS TO THE FOREFRONT. On the 8th of October 2011, from 5 to 7pm, WEEAC™ Canada will stand in mourning of all the animals killed in the world with a Peaceful Rally, in front of (metro Place des Arts, exit St- Catherine …

How do we make sure places like puppy mills are abolished?  By being proactive.  By making your voice heard.  Today, we are thrilled to share some good news! This is a big step in protecting our companion animals in Quebec! Earlier this summer,  Quebecers were encouraged to participate in a letter-writing campaign to make changes to new proposed regulations regarding animal …

We are beyond thrilled at the news that a long time suspected puppy mill has finally been shut down! Paws “R” Us, near Shawville, Quebec was raided yesterday and hundreds of dogs (over 500) have been removed from the premises. Kudos to everyone involved with this historic raid! PRINT ITEMS: Read the news story here. (Ottawa Citizen) Read about HSI’s …

Nat Lauzon is a 20 year radio veteran, freelance writer, voice artist and animal advocate.

Read all about it! Dogs rule at Michael Vick's former Surry estate (video) Puppy Recovering After Being Thrown Against Wall (video) Dog shot twice in its head survives, owner charged Atlanta (video) Wylie the Afghan mutt shows how every dog will have its day The heart-breaking images of 1,000 dogs stuffed into cages to be sold as meat…

Billy Elliot. Found as an 8 week old stray with multiple fractures. Ampution was the only way to save his little life.  Fostered, adored and rehomed by Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue. He is happy, healthy and doing AMAZING today.             Holly. One of many rescued from a puppy mill. She’d been debarked, malnourished, riddled with …