Keeping Families Together: The Montreal SPCA launches a campaign against no-pet clauses in residential leases June 27th, 2012 – Every summer, around moving day, thousands of Quebec residents are forced to make the gut-wrenching decision to part with a beloved pet, which they consider a member of their family, in order to secure affordable rental housing. Currently, the law …
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WIN! DNA YOUR dog!
Of course we love our dogs just the way they are…but have you ever been curious about your dog’s genetic make-up? DNA My Dog DNA My Dog has a test that will tell you every breed in your dog through your dog’s own unique DNA.One simple cheek swab and you will have a breakdown, by percentage, of every breed in your dog. Results include a beautiful certificate, …
Read More »CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES + CANADA DAY PARADE
Rosie Animal Adoption will be celebrating Canada Day with an Adoption Clinic and a dog parade! When: July 1, 2012 Time: 2pm -5pm Where: Bourgeau Park 7 Ste-Anne,Pointe-Claire, Qc. H9R 2A8 Followed by a PARADE Meet 5:30 PM Bowling Green St., (East of Cartier St.) Parade starts at 6 PM Everyone is welcome. Guardians and all dogs – not just …
Read More »Adoption Clinic & Nail Clipping Event
Adoption Clinic & Nail Clipping Event Come out and support Rosie Animal Adoption! When: July 14th, 2012 Time: 11 AM – 1 pm Where: Adorable Animals 14033 Gouin Blvd O, Pierrefonds H8Z 1X9 ADOPT A ROSIE DOG on July 14th AND GET A FREE APPOINTMENT for GROOMING!
Read More »Montreal SPCA receives over 80 cats from a hoarding situation
According to the Montreal SPCA, although moving day is still a few weeks away, they are receiving over 30 cats a day from owners who made the decision of abandoning their companion animals and even receiving domestic cats that were found as strays. On June 14 of this year, the Montreal SPCA sent out a press release informing the public …
Read More »Moving does not mean move and leave them behind
The following is a personal opinion piece by MDB Blogger, Liliana: It is just the middle of June. So far I have heard two anecdotes regarding animal abandonment that made me sad and happy at the same time. I became angry when I heard one friend say “today I heard a dog barking from an empty apartment” and another say, “my daughter …
Read More »Fostering 104 – Pick Me ! Pick Me!
Fostering 104 Pick Me, Pick Me! Hopefully a few of you have given fostering a try since my last articles. I want to share my most recent foster experience and explain how easy it was for me to find the right one for my home. I have to admit. I became a foster failure again. …
Read More »SPCA Montreal Cat-Athon Adoption Event!
Summer is around the corner and so is moving season: why not take this opportunity to welcome a new cat into your home! The Montreal SPCA is organizing a special cat adoption event from June 7th to June 10th 2012. During the “Cat-athon”, adoption fees for an adult cat will only be 50$ and for a kitten only …
Read More »First Animal Adoption and Microchipping Clinic Sponsored by the city of Laval Quebec
This past weekend was the first animal adoption clinic organized and sponsored by the city of Laval. The Centres d’adoption animaux de compagnie du Québec (CAACQ), directed by Mrs. Johanne Tasse, brought to the Samson arena several well-known rescues to promote adoption in the city. This is the first time in the province of Quebec that such an event was held. …
Read More »Bell’Anima looking for foster homes!
Bell’Anima Rescue is in current need of fosters for cats and dogs! According to their page on Petfinder.com, Bell’Anima Rescue is a foster based rescue with very big ideas. Their dream is to one day build a shelter for all of the abandoned animals. But in the meantime, here is a description of what they do: They work with committed …
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