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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…

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…

Cat Colony Caretakers are in Your Alleys Before You Awake

Cat Colony Caretakers are in Your Alleys Before You Awake A cat colony gets welcome food from a regular volunteer — photo credit: Sara Slater Every day in every corner of the continent, an army of cat-loving volunteers — some organized, some ad hoc and responding to strays that simply turn up in the backyard one day — set out bowls of water and plates…

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…

A Novel Way To Get Kids Excited About Books: Reading To Shelter Cats

A Novel Way To Get Kids Excited About Books: Reading To Shelter Cats Sean, 10, son of Book Buddies founder Kristi Rodriguez, has increased confidence reading in front of his classmates, after practising on cats.What to do when kids hate reading or are a little bit behind? Why not get them to read to cats? Yes, cats. And what to do when kids love reading…