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From Foster to Forever Home: The Story of Our First Foster Cats

Fostering animals is one of the greatest helps to animal rescue groups, as my fellow blogger Terry has done an amazing job of expressing in her latest series of posts. My family has been fostering cats (and one dog I just couldn’t resist) since the summer of 2010, and no two experiences have been the same. I thought of writing …

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Berger Blanc still in business and we continue to protest

 The following is a personal opinion piece by blogger, by Liliana Danel A year has passed and Berger Blanc is still in business. I can say that I have been able to attend all protests organized by SPA Canada. It is sad to say that the number of people that show up has lowered in numbers. The ones that are persistent …

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Update: Benji, the dog left at groomer

We know you’re curious about Benji! And we’re glad to say – this story has a happy ending!  Benji was the little dog recently dumped at a Montreal groomer in bad shape.  Read our first piece on him here. When we first learned of the story, he had been taken in by a kind woman named Barbara. She wanted to …

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ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter clinic for the first time in Quebec

Picture by Danielle Léger

  On Saturday, for the first time in Quebec, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Mobile Spay/Neuter clinic rolled in to the city of Laval. This presentation was an initiative of the Centres of Adoption of Pets of Quebec (Caacq) and Ms. Johanne Tasse was present to speak at the event. The presentation took place …

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Fundraising benefit dinner for Refuge de Notre-Dame-des-Bois

Refuge de Notre-Dame-des-Bois When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 17h. Where: Community Centre Richard Gingras   4503 chemin St-Roch North, Sherbrooke (819) 566-7110   Guest of honor: Patricia Tulasne  (Actress/Comedian) Hot Buffet – Silent auction and games – Mini-conference Participation awards & prizes $ 25.00 per person (tax and service included)  For poster in pdf format click here For information …

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Rescue Round-Up News March 9, 2012

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe! Ditching of dog in schoolyard was caught security camera: Edmonton Humane Society finds cats in tiny camera bag near city mall, BC SPCA seizes puppies that had eaten rocks & sticks Nevada dog survives 53 days in wild after crash, reunited with owner. A vid of HSUS of helping pets affected by the devastating storms a pup was rescued after being found under the rubble of a house for four days.

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Working with free-roaming cats–no cost webinar

Free-roaming cat expert Dr. Margaret Slater, of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, will discuss TNR (trap, neuter and release) programs, population dynamics and targeted spay/neuter programs.  This no-cost webinar is a must for anyone already working with free-roaming cat populations or is interested in starting a program in their community. Dr. Slater is a veterinarian and …

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