TIMING IS EVERYTHING As a volunteer for a local shelter, Leanne’s effort included: dog walking, volunteer training and orientation, and workshops for the public regarding animal behavior and recognizing body language. During a routine visit to the shelter, Leanne entered the ‘stray’ room and came face to face with Jem, a wolfhound mix, looking dog…. Keep Reading
MEET SKIPPER
INHERITED LOVE For some, the heartache of losing a beloved, animal companion is so severe they choose not to invite another into their home and their heart to avoid experiencing that kind of pain again. Until, one day, along comes a cat or dog. That wasn’t exactly the case for Roy and his wife, Liz…. Keep Reading
MEET PEANUT
THE CUTEST LITTLE BIKER BABE Nowadays, Peanut enjoys the fresh air she experiences as she flies along the wide open road with her biker mama, Linda. Peanut’s life was far from thrilling less than two years ago. One chilly day, in October, Linda was hiking through the woods near the Cataraqui nature trail, a recreational trail in Eastern Ontario, when a dark… Keep Reading
MEET JAZ
A SENIOR DOG ENJOYING HIS GOLDEN YEARS Jaz’s previous owner, herself a senior, had put into place a plan for the care of her beloved companion in the case of her death. Eighty-six year old Jacqueline put her little Jaz before all else. He was groomed and vetted regularly. Jacquie left money for her family to care for… Keep Reading
HENRY IS TEN!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HENRY!!! It seems like no time has passed since we brought Henry home and he became part of our family. Now, he is TEN YEARS of age! I purposely omitted the word ‘old.’ Henry is a happy-go-lucky guy who can hold his own when it comes to ‘zoomies’ in the back yard with… Keep Reading
OUR UNION WITH JACK
INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST PACK MEMBER At one point our pack consisted of three cats and two dogs. Some time after our reverse transition to two dogs and one cat, I tried to convince my husband that we should rescue another dog. Instead, we added a cat. Read Ricky’s story here. Charlie was our sweet English… Keep Reading
OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
BUDDY’S RESCUE TALE Buddy chose Deb to be his person. Literally! He walked into her kitchen and her heart. The side door was open due to the summer heat and having run away from home – a home within the neighborhood, he found solace with Deb. She called him buddy as he was company for… Keep Reading
FOSTER FAILURE
IT IS AN OPTION The term I prefer is a foster-to-forever companion. Some of you may recall the experience we had rehabilitating Ricky. The Rooster, as we lovingly refer to him can be a cuddle-bug. He can also turn on a dime and become quite rough. I believe, as a foster-parent or rescue organization that… Keep Reading
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
HENRY IS OUR HERO #MYPETISMYHERO
ONE BEAUTIFUL SOUL HEALS ANOTHER A hero is not necessarily someone made famous by their triumphs or acts of bravery. Simple acts of kindness can demonstrate heroism when selflessly extended to others in need. I grew up on a farm and was lucky to be surrounded by many animals, including dogs. Punchie joined my family when her owners (my… Keep Reading
HOME HARDWARE’S EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Meet Walter, a friendly customer service representative and manager of mice control. Home Hardware’s slogan, ‘Home Owners, helping homeowners’ could be changed to: ‘Home Owners helping homeowners and cats in need of homes.’ At least for the store located in Bradford, Ontario (Canada). Walter had found shelter in a condemned, vacant house in the… Keep Reading
TRIBUTE TO BLUE
I always feel especially bad for families who experience a loss during the holiday season. And December seems to be non-stop Christmas parties, luncheons and get-togethers. As others celebrate, these heartbroken people grieve. The Occassion becomes a painful reminder; perhaps for many years to follow. Until the grief becomes less painful, and they can celebrate the… Keep Reading
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