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Updated: Dec 02, 2022 Originally Published on Animalfoodbank.org Feb15, 2021 Animal Food Banks Help Communities You may have seen a pet or animal food bank in your community.  Why are we needed?…

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Chattel And Pets, What Is Chattel?

Chattel And Pets, What Is Chattel? What is Chattel? Can our pets be classified as chattel? Are our pets nothing but property? In the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word ‘Chattel’ is defined…

Gigantic Influences of Pets for the Homeless

Gigantic Influences of Pets for the Homeless Never understimate the influences of pets. Homelessness is a very complex issue that is different for everyone experiencing it. Sleeping on the streets is a…

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How Pets Are A Barrier To Social Services

How Pets Are A Barrier To Social Services Is it possible that pets constitute a barrier to social services? Well, they should not. But yes, they are.  On the one hand, pets offer unconditional love and companionship to their owners. On the other…

How Pets Are A Barrier To Social Services

How Pets Are A Barrier To Social Services Is it possible that pets constitute a barrier to social services? Well, they should not. But yes, they are.  On the one hand, pets offer unconditional love and companionship to their owners. On the other…

How Pets Are A Barrier To Social Services

How Pets Are A Barrier To Social Services Is it possible that pets constitute a barrier to social services? Well, they should not. But yes, they are.  On the one hand, pets offer unconditional love and companionship to their owners. On the other…

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Ways To Prevent Pet Surrendering What is Pet Surrendering? What can we do to prevent it? Pet surrendering is the act to find a new home for your pet. Sometimes pet owners face with extremely difficult circumstances which leaves them struggling to keep…

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Animal Rescues In Canada

Animal Rescues in Canada Animal rescues in Canada – and most probably, everywhere – are very different from animal shelters in the ways they operate, along with their mandates. Not having consistent standards in terms of animal care and policies means that anyone…

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How Pets Are A Barrier To Social Services

How Pets Are A Barrier To Social Services Is it possible that pets constitute a barrier to social services? Well, they should not. But yes, they are.  On the one hand, pets offer unconditional love and companionship to their owners. On the other…

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Top 5 Dog-Friendly Neighbourhoods in Toronto

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Neighbourhoods in Toronto Every dog companion’s dream in Toronto is to have a backyard oasis to call their own. But, this isn’t always possible for those of us who live in apartments or townhouses. Fortunately, the city is filled with…

10 of the most Insta-worthy dog-friendly hikes near Vancouver

10 of the most Insta-worthy dog-friendly hikes near Vancouver A hike is always better when there’s a great viewpoint at the end – and we’ve rounded up the best ones for you and your pooch. British Columbia is famous for its mountainous landscape…

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Ways To Improve Your Dog-friendly Business Pet-friendly establishments are becoming more and more popular across Canada. This includes patios, breweries, restaurants, cafes, retail stores, offices and more. So why are so many places pet-friendly? Because so many people have them! According to StatsCanada,…

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Top 5 Dog-Friendly Neighbourhoods in Toronto

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10 of the most Insta-worthy dog-friendly hikes near Vancouver

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Ways To Improve Your Dog-friendly Business

Ways To Improve Your Dog-friendly Business Pet-friendly establishments are becoming more and more popular across Canada. This includes patios, breweries, restaurants, cafes, retail stores, offices and more. So why are so many places pet-friendly? Because so many people have them! According to StatsCanada,…

The Magic of Dog Companionship for LGBTQIA+ People

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The Magic of Dog Companionship for LGBTQIA+ People

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What Are the Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds?

What Are the Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds? “Dogs are intelligent creatures” is quite an understatement. Some breeds are so smart that they could outwit you. We’ve all been here before when your furry buddy suddenly does something that amazes you, and you…

Dog-friendly restaurants in Toronto that will blow your mind

Dog-friendly restaurants in Toronto that will blow your mind Toronto is home to close to 3 million people and with that many people, you can only imagine how many dogs there are! According to city stats, there are approximately 230,000 dogs living within…

These breeds make the best apartment dogs

These breeds make the best apartment dogs It’s important that your new pup is suited to apartment living, and these 15 breeds are perfect for those living in smaller spaces. With so many of us living in apartments it’s important that perspective dog…

Fun Tricks You Can Teach Your Dog

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9 dog-friendly patios to visit this July in Vancouver

It’s finally patio season! Here’s a list of 9 of the best dog-friendly patios in Vancouver to visit this month. Patio season has finally arrived in Vancouver and if you want to soak up the sun with a few cocktails without having to…

10 Weird Dog Behaviours Explained

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What Happens to K9 Veterans After They Retire?

What Happens to K9 Veterans After They Retire? At some point, our K9 veterans or military working dogs will have to retire for one reason or another. They’re heroes who served the country with great pride and a lot of enthusiasm, too! But…