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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 …

    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 …

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. …

Talk is cheap.  Words are plentiful.  Deeds are precious. SHARE THIS! What you need to know: 2 Montreal Boroughs have cancelled their contract with the Berger Blanc:  NDG and The Plateau Individual Boroughs need to make the decision to sever ties with Berger Blanc, so please contact your Borough Mayor’s Office A petition of The People vs Berger Blanc A …

      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. …

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 …

  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 …

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 …

  As I had said before, I wrote to the Mayor of Laval regarding the topic of closing down Berger Blanc. I don’t know if anyone else wrote to Mayor Gilles Vaillancourt, but if you did, could you be so kind in sharing what kind of response did you get? Just a few minutes ago, I received an email from …

CBC News Posted: May 4, 2011 1:56 PM ET Two Montreal boroughs are terminating their contracts with the Berger Blanc private pound following allegations of animals being mistreated. An investigation by Radio-Canada’s Enquête program broadcast in April showed footage of questionable euthanasia practices. At a borough meeting last night, Cote-des-Neiges/Notre-Dame-de-Grâce officials voted to end its contract immediately, despite being obligated …