Ever wonder why little Fifi…Fofo…Fumfum, or whatever you call your pooch, comes into the house and barfs all over your prized Persian rug? Possible causes: car sickness, an infection, food allergies or poisoning, heatstroke, or plant poisoning. It’s interesting what some animals can eat and not be affected. Camels eat thorny cacti, seabirds eat ocean … Read more
Barbara “Barbie” Bielinski met the Ken of her dreams when she was paired with a Labrador retriever named Ken as her new guide dog Courtesy of Barbara Bielinski This Ken is a guide dog! on the Barbie the movie’s opening weekend, as the world embraces Barbiecore, the “Barbieheimer” double feature, and Ryan Gosling’s “Ken-ergy,” Guiding … Read more
When wildfire smoke turns skies hazy and threatens health with dangerous air quality, people should stay inside as much as possible, but what about their pets? Our four-legged friends can’t wear masks outdoors to protect them from the smoke, but many of them might still need to go outdoors during this time. It’s important to … Read more
The race has just begun for these dachshunds. (Henrike Wilhelm/CBC News) Over 40 pet owners proudly gathered for the 11th annual Wiener Dog Races at the NL Pet Expo in Mount Pearl this weekend. “People will train,” said Tanya Martin, founder of Dachshunds of Newfoundland and Labrador and an organizer of the race. “People wanna … Read more
Although it isn’t quite summer yet, blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is already showing up in New Brunswick waterways. Meghann Bruce, a researcher and instructor with the University of New Brunswick Canadian Rivers Institute, said as soon as the ice went out in early May, there was a “bloom” in Blue Bell Lake near … Read more
Hey Siri, play ‘Best Friend’ by Saweetie and Doja Cat. Two pit bulls at a Minnesota animal shelter went viral this week after one jumped over a wall to be reunited with her BFF, and the cuteness is just in time for National Best Friends Day. Dogs Brenda and Linda were dropped off at the … Read more
“He brought such laughter and mischief to our lives amid all that swirled around us,” the US Transportation Secretary wrote Chasten Buttigieg/Instagram Pete and Chasten Buttigieg are mourning the loss of their beloved rescue dog Truman. The US Transportation Secretary shared the news of their pet’s death on Twitter Friday, writing, “We are heartbroken to … Read more
Get fit and help save animals this summer by participating in the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District’s Sweat for Pets fundraiser. The event challenges participants to set personal fitness goals and raise funds to change the lives of animals in the community. “In celebration of the Ontario SPCA’s 150th anniversary, participants are encouraged to set … Read more
Barrie-based Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue partnering with Canadian Wings and Rescue on Tuesday to get dogs acclimatized to air travel As a dog handler with the Barrie-based Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue (GBVSAR) organization, Bruno Baker is part of a team that has a canine unit with two certified dogs and three … Read more
The Orillia shelter worked with others in the area to find homes for 32 cats that were rescued from northern communities NEWS RELEASESONTARIO SPCA AND HUMANE SOCIETY*************************Marking its first Northern animal transfer of the year, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has returned from Northern Ontario with 32 cats that will have the opportunity to … Read more
