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Q&A: Year of the Northern Dog Campaign Captures, Transports, Re-Homes Overpopulated Strays in Crisis

Q&A: Year of the Northern Dog Campaign Captures, Transports, Re-Homes Overpopulated Strays in Crisis Dogs from Big Trout Lake await transfer at Peterborough Airport to participating humane societies where they will be placed in their adoption programs, 2016. Photo credit: Ross Davis Companion animal overpopulation is a serious problem in major…

PetSmart Holds Last National Adoption Weekend for 2016

PetSmart Holds Last National Adoption Weekend for 2016 Cassie has some fun — photo credit: Linda MitchellPets are a popular gift item for the holidays. If you’re considering buying one, you've likely considered pet adoption. PetSmart Charities of Canada can help you adopt that perfect pet on the last National Adoption Weekend for 2016, happening at…

Hots Docs Q&A: Filmaker Explores Troubling Reality of Homeless People Who Own Dogs

Hots Docs Q&A: Filmaker Explores Troubling Reality of Homeless People Who Own Dogs Quebec-based director Hélène Choquette’s A Dog’s Life follows homeless people who own dogs — photo courtesy of GAT PR. Of the hundreds of films screening at this year’s Hot Docs documentary film festival – happening in Toronto April 28 to May 8 – few will be as…

Famed Hot Car Vet Explains Dangers of Cold Winter Cars on Pets

Famed Hot Car Vet Explains Dangers of Cold Winter Cars on Pets Cassie enjoys the snow — photo credit: Linda MitchellThe same warnings that are made in the sweltering summer months to not leave pets — or children for that matter — in cars while you run in somewhere should be made in the freezing winter months. That five minutes could unexpectedly turn…

Cupcakes Are Good For Animals: SPCAs & Humane Societies Explain How

Cupcakes Are Good For Animals: SPCAs & Humane Societies Explain How Tootise from the Nova Scotia SPCA is getting ready to devour her prey for the 2015 National Cupcake Day promo shoot — photo courtesy of Nova Scotia SPCA.Some in the animal rescue world have declared Feb. 23 National Cupcake Day. What is the tie-in, except leave out some cupcakes and…

How Your Pet Can Provide Therapy in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Schools

How Your Pet Can Provide Therapy in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Schools Linda Quinn gets a visit from Picasso — photo courtesy of TPOC.Most people think their pets are pretty special. Those wanting to prove it to the world while doing something good in their community should consider contacting Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC). The non-profit, entirely…

Dr. Lesli Preuss' Ranch Animals Help Asperger's, ADHD & Gifted Kids

Dr. Lesli Preuss' Ranch Animals Help Asperger's, ADHD & Gifted Kids The remarkable Harvey — all photos courtesy of Dr. Preuss.It was 3 a.m. eight years ago when Dr. Lesli Preuss woke up to feel her new rescue dog, Harvey, with his mouth around her throat. "Just prior to that, he had been getting really territorial around me and nipping at…