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Animal Food Banks Help Communities

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?…

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…

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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Ways To Protect Yourself From An Aggressive Dog

Ways to Protect Yourself from an aggressive dog (and protect the dog) Dogs are affectionate…

Preparations You Should Make Before Adopting a Pet

10 preparations you should make before adopting a pet Adopting a pet takes a lot…

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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…

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 as an item of tangible moveable or immovable property except for…

Animal Rescues In Canada

I Run A Pet Food Bank. I’ve Been Quiet Long Enough.

I run a pet food bank. I’ve been quiet long enough. Hi my pet loving friends and supporters, It is not often that I feel called to put myself front and center, after reading the following increased demand for food banks article today…

Ways To Prevent Pet Surrendering

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…

Animal Rescues In Canada

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 horribly difficult, isolating and dehumanizing thing to do. As a homeless…

Animal Rescues In Canada

First day of spring with your dog

First Day of Spring with Your Dog As the last traces of winter melt away and the gentle warmth of spring begins to stir, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air—the first day of spring has arrived! What better way to…

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with your Dog

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Your Dog As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the streets come alive with vibrant shades of green, and the festive spirit of celebration fills the air. Amidst the bustling excitement, there’s one cherished member of your household who deserves…

The Breeding business: Can it be responsible?

The Breeding Business: Can It Be Responsible? (At Animal Food Bank Pet Club, we strongly suggest that you adopt a dog and not buy. There are plenty of amazing dogs that need homes. We believe if you look at responsible adoption agencies you’ll…

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What type of dog is Pluto?

What Type of Dog is Pluto?

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Doggie Divorce – How to Co-Own a Pup

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Spending Family Day with your Dog

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From as low as $250/month. You Can Feed a Pet and let our community know that you support pets, all of them!

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first day of spring with your dog
First day of spring with your dog

First Day of Spring with Your Dog As the last traces of winter melt away and the gentle warmth of spring begins to stir, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air—the first day of spring has arrived! What better way to…

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with your dog.
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with your Dog

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Your Dog As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the streets come alive with vibrant shades of green, and the festive spirit of celebration fills the air. Amidst the bustling excitement, there’s one cherished member of your household who deserves…

The Breeding business: Can it be responsible?
The Breeding business: Can it be responsible?

The Breeding Business: Can It Be Responsible? (At Animal Food Bank Pet Club, we strongly suggest that you adopt a dog and not buy. There are plenty of amazing dogs that need homes. We believe if you look at responsible adoption agencies you’ll…

Are dog whisperers real?
Are Dog Whisperers Real?

Are Dog Whisperers Real? Just about everyone has seen the show “Dog Whisperer” with Cesar Millan. He seems to have a calming effect on even the unruliest dogs and often gets them to change their bad behaviour. But is he really doing anything…

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How to trim your dog's nails.
How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails

How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails Without Hassle The last thing a dog companion like you wants to see is your furry buddy building fear over every nail trim. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You see, dogs instinctively resist having…

What type of dog is Pluto?
What Type of Dog is Pluto?

What Type of Dog is Pluto? If you had a typical North American childhood you grew up watching Mickey Mouse and Disney cartoons. I don’t know about you, but my favourite was always Pluto. It might have been that I bonded with the…

Train Your Puppy Yourself or Hire an Expert?
Train Your Puppy or Hire an Expert?

Train Your Puppy or Hire an Expert? You know for certain that your newly adopted pup will turn out to be a good and obedient companion. After all, you’ve spent countless hours beforehand reading books and watching videos on how to train a…

what's a good name for my dog?
What’s a Good Name for a Dog?

What’s a Good Name for a Dog? There’s more to a dog name than most people realize. Picking a good name for the newest member of the family comes with a lot of responsibility as it represents both the dog’s personality and individuality;…

Doggie Divorce - How to Co-Own a Pup
Doggie Divorce – How to Co-Own a Pup

Doggie Divorce – How to Co-Own a Pup We think about how painful it is to end a relationship with those we thought we’d be spending the rest of our lives with. But that’s a reality some of us must face. And when…

bring your dog to work
Bringing Your Dog to Work

Bringing Your Dog to Work In the modern workplace, the line between professional and personal life continues to blur, and one trend that’s gaining popularity is the concept of pet-friendly offices. For dog owners, being able to bring their furry companions to work…

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your Dog
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your dog

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your dog If you’re not celebrating Valentine’s Day with anyone special this year, then you’re not alone. However, if you’re a dog owner, why don’t you just celebrate Valentine’s Day with your dog? Yes, it might sound silly but…

How Did Dogs Become Domesticated?
How Did Dogs Become Domesticated?

How Did Dogs Become Domesticated? Dogs were the first animal to be domesticated by humans, and they’ve been attached to the role of being our loyal companions ever since. But how did these beautiful animals become domesticated in the first place? In the…