Look for Eco Pooch shampoo at all major drugs stores across Canada! We love it because it’s 100% vegan, hypoallergenic, free of SLS/sulfate, DEA and parabens – and they also donated $1000 to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides! Read below for more about this pet-friendly grooming product from the makers of Live Clean! Win Yours! Right now, join …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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PetitsPawz is an outstanding volunteer-run cat rescue, based in Verdun. We are also proud to have founder, Susan Mackasey as one of our bloggers. In fact, Susan is so dedicated to rescue, that I’m filling you guys in on what’s going on! (and happy to do so) 🙂 In addition to finding feline forever homes, PetitsPawz also helps control Montreal’s feral cat …
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Remeber Remi? (If not – See our first post on him here) Let us do a very quick re-cap, he was found running on the rail-road tracks by a good simaritan in July (2011). He had open wounds, toe-nails falling of, open cuts on his pads and was so itchy he chewed his paws right down to his muscles. …
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Read All About It! Blind Dog Goes Missing, Gets Found By Animal Shelter, Manitoba Dumped puppies rescued and healthy, Abu Dhabi Neuters and Chips 5,000 Stray Cats and Dogs, Cat with 26 toes inspiring $26 donations to keep a rescue center from becoming homeless. Plus videos of the ongoing rescue of Animals in Thailand.
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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, …
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Did you know that those heavy, acrid, ammonia smells we’ve long associated with the litter box are an early sign of urinary problems, kidney strain, chronic dehydration and a direct result of feeding dry food? And trust us, you dog people would be reeling from the smell too if your dogs were accustomed to peeing in a small enclosed space. …
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“Volunteer? I love animals, but I have no time to volunteer, and I have no training!” There are so many ways to be a part of the solution, from being a volunteer dog walker at a shelter or adopting a shelter dog, to simply refusing to shop at stores that sell animals. You don’t have to move mountains to make …
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