BLOGGING FROM A TO Z Sierra Monet is a very special girl looking for a special home. This amazingly sweet girl is 8-10 years old and recently has had both of her eyes removed. In spite of her new world of darkness, she is finally enjoying her life. Sierra Monet was turned into a shelter… Keep Reading
R – ROMEO
BLOGGING FROM A TO Z O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? If he’s a ‘Pit Bull’ type dog, he’s most likely not in Ontario due to BSL – Breed Specific Legislation! In August 2005, the Ontario government enacted the Dog Owner’s Liability Act (DOLA) outlawing the possession, breeding, importing and transferring of pit bulls in Ontario. The legislation… Keep Reading
Q – QUEBEC
P – PAPA
BLOGGING FROM A TO Z Almost two years ago we shared the story of Stu, a duck in need of relocation. His two sisters were killed assumedly by a predator and his owners feared for his safety. We are happy to update you with some special news; Stu is a PAPA! It seems he… Keep Reading
O – OSCAR
BLOGGING FROM A TO Z Weiner dogs are adorable! Whenever I see them, a song starts playing in my brain and for the remainder of the day, I find myself humming the Oscar Mayer hotdog song. Why? When I was little, I was given a book of piano music for famous commercials (yes, this was… Keep Reading
N – NOVEMBER
BLOGGING FROM A TO Z November is the end of flea and heartworm prevention treatment in Ontario. That may not be the case for other areas due to longer seasons and warmer climates. Pet owners should seek the advice of their veterinarian to determine an effective treatment schedule and know if there is a ‘safe’ period…. Keep Reading
M – MIKE
BLOGGING FROM A TO Z Meet Mike, a large four and a half year old Border Collie & Dalmatian Mix in need of a loving, forever home. This stunning boy has a seizure disorder controlled with medication that costs less than some people spend on coffee each month. I spoke with two staff members who… Keep Reading
L – LIMA
BLOGGING FROM A TO Z Interesting facts: Lima is the capital of Peru located in the central, coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. If you travel to Peru, you’ll see llamas everywhere. Particularly in the highlands. In the Sacred Valley children as young as four and five can be seen with baby llamas,… Keep Reading
K – KILO
BLOGGING FROM A TO Z Meet Kilo, an adorable three and a half-year-old pug mix. Kilo’s person Susan shares his story: We started fostering him in August 2014 from a lovely organization called ‘Homeward Bound Rescue.’ His foster person of 2 weeks could no longer care for him. He had been through at least three homes before… Keep Reading
J – JULIET
BLOGGING A TO Z CHALLENGE Juliet is considered a ‘special needs’ needs pup after losing one of her eyes due to infection. Born in a Puppy Mill, Juliet, and her siblings did not receive proper medical attention – sadly, the health of mill dogs is not a priority. The term ‘special needs’ does not mean… Keep Reading
I – INDIA
BLOGGING FROM A TO Z The Indian pariah dog is the aboriginal dog, from the Indian sub-continent. It is one of the oldest breeds in the world, thought to have a heritage going back 15,000 years. It is a class of primitive dogs that is not commercially bred or recognized. ‘pariah type’ is often erroneously used… Keep Reading
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