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Last summer, my boyfriend and I took our first visit to Kennebunkport, Maine. It’s beautiful, it’s seaside, and it’s only a 5 hour road trip from Montreal.  One day, we strolled past a photography gallery, where owner and photographer Chris Becker was prepping for his exhibit entitled, “Canine Bliss”.  It’s a series of shots featuring dogs in the happiest moments …

A Federal election is underway and we’ll be heading to the polls on May 2nd, to choose our officials.  It’s a perfect time to find out how our candidates feel about animal issues in Quebec and more importantly, if they’re willing to step up and make changes.  Montreal Dog Blog has contacted 10 random local candidates and we’ll be posting …

A message and an invitation THIS WEEKEND from the Montreal SPCA: Over the next few weeks, thousands of local adults will be tempted to buy an Easter rabbit for a beloved child, godchild, grandchild, niece, or nephew.  And a few months from now, local animal shelters will be, as they are every year, inundated by a flood of cast-off bunnies.  …

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe

Montreal Dog Blog is happy to pass along the good word, courtesy of our great friends and animal lovers at Bailey Blu, that Stella is back home!! After 3 weeks on the loose, she turned up a few days ago at the CSL dog park.  Skin and bones, but otherwise healthy. She’s since been microchipped and is back home, safe …

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Parvo Virus Forces Quarantine of Some Dogs at Shelter – BC Canadian Guide Dogs seeking Puppy Walkers – Ontario Dog’s dental woes net animal cruelty charges -Vancouver Disappearing dogs in Rosedale – BC Animal rights groups back in court for Lucy – Edmonton Ottawa couple charged with permitting distress to pet …

BILL C-229 Information provided by Pets Speak Out   Provisions of the Criminal Code dealing with animal cruelty have changed very little since 1892. These laws were written so long ago (when animals were protected by virtue of being property) that it makes it virtually impossible to obtain convictions against animal abusers. Eleven times over the last ten years Parliamentarians have seen …

URGENT! 9 yearl old Basset Hound Needs a Home by Tomorrow

The financial situation of the Animal Rescue Network has reached a critical point. Following last December’s sale of the building that houses the shelter’s 300 cats, the rent has been raised by 33%! The ARN has long faced financial challenges and has been repeatedly hit by bad news recently. With this increase, the ARN has no other option but to …

Information by @cbcmontreal: Que. woman sues officer after dog shooting A surveillance video shows the police officer pointing what Geneviève Gariépy said was a gun at her and her dogs as she walked towards her house in Saint-Hippolyte, Que., in 2008. (Radio-Canada)A Quebec woman is suing a provincial police officer after her dog was shot and he allegedly aimed the …