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Humane Society International Demands Action

Humane Society International Demands Government Action as Quebec is Ranked Worst Province for Animals   May 19, 2011 11:44:00 AM MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – May 19, 2011) – Humane Society International/Canada is calling on the Ministere de l’Agriculture, des Pecheries et de l’Alimentation du Quebec to take immediate action after a recent report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked Quebec …

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Rescue Round-Up News May 13, 2011

    Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Animal lover offers $4,000 reward for safe return of man’s German Shepherd Florida HERO rescue dog Echo looks set to get his paws on another national award recognising his life-saving efforts Rescue Group Raises Awareness About ‘Backyard Breeders‘ The most courageous dog in the United States -they do …

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Critics demand Montreal ditch for-profit animal control model

By : Stephanie O Hanley For OpenFile.ca If Berger Blanc’s critics have their way, no borough will ever again contract the for-profit pound to deal with Montreal’s lost, stray and abandoned animals. “We need a municipally run and funded animal services shelter that provides education, licensing, sterilization and adoption as their primary mode of operation,” says Plateau veterinarian Judith Weissmann. …

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Summer Adoption Dates for Verdun cat refuge!

  Verdun Cat Refuge has set the dates for their Adoption Clinics to be held this Summer! So many cats are looking for a permanent home where they can be loved and pampered. Can you give a kitty the home he or she deserves? If it is not within your possibilities to adopt a cat, Could you please share this …

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SPCA Montérégie has a Successful Cat Adoption Day!

  Dana Girard was so kind to give Montreal Dog Blog a summary of the successful Mega Cat Adoption Day that took place this past Saturday, May 7th. A total number of 34 cats out of 50 were adopted! More than half of the cats are now placed in a forever home! Dana tells us that many of the cats …

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PDF Copy of Original Letter from Brigitte Bardot To Mayor Tremblay

      My friend Carl Poirier shared with me that Brigitte Bardot Foundation web site had posted the letter that was sent to Mayor Tremblay.  I just wished some of our own Montreal renowned actors and singers would take interest in an issue that concerns the city where they are from. I have been tweeting and writting to Mr. …

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Opposition wants public animal pound

CBC News Posted: May 6, 2011 6:40 PM ET Montreal under fire for using private company for animal population control There is growing pressure on the city of Montreal to set up a municipal pound, following reports of animal cruelty at a private facility used by several boroughs. On Friday, opposition at city hall called on the mayor’s office to …

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Brigitte Bardot sends a letter to Mayor Tremblay

  Posted on Canoe.ca The former French actress Brigitte Bardot, who fiercely defends animal rights, has sent an open letter to Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay on Friday to ask him to terminate the contracts with The Berger Blanc. In a letter, Brigitte Bardot reprehends “the horror in the eyes of dogs who wait” their turn “, surrounded by corpses.” Bardot states that …

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Rescue Round-Up News May 6, 2011

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Gabby the dog hangs -Edmonton Owner horrified after grandson of 16yrs hurts dog by dragging him while chained2truck – St John Dog trained for woman with multiple personalities –  Regina Two dogs dead, one saved in pet restaurant fire – Edmonton Police hunt Brampton dog killer Baby lamb that survived …

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A note of thanks

Hi everyone! Do you feel that? I have to tell you – since the whole Berger Blanc thing exploded last month, it’s been a whirlwind. With each new day –  updates, progress.  With each day, a step in the right direction.  Tiny changes, tiny steps towards our goal. But it’s happening. I wanted to just take a moment and say …

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