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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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Are Australian Shepherds Good Family Dogs?

Are Australian Shepherds Good Family Dogs? The Australian Shepherd offers the best of two worlds:…

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Canada’s most popular breeds

Canada’s most popular breeds Today we are going to dive into Canada’s most popular breeds…

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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…

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Why Are Pets So Important To The Homeless?

Why Are Pets So Important To The Homeless? Western societies inexorably share archetypical images tied to our collective memories. Among those images, we find the one of Le Mat, The Fool. A powerful image of a pet and a homeless, sharing a special…

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…

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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…

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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Why Fostering a Pet Is So Important (How You Can Help)

Why Fostering a Pet Is So Important (How You Can Help) We all know how heartbreaking it can be to see animals in need of care and love, or being euthanized in a shelter due to a lack of space. Unfortunately, due to…

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…

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,…

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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…

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

The Magic of Dog Companionship for LGBTQIA+ People Why we need pride – Dog Companionship for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month celebrates the beauty of LGBTQIA+ culture and community. It honours the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was the catalyst for the gay liberation…

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The Magic of Dog Companionship for LGBTQIA+ People

The Magic of Dog Companionship for LGBTQIA+ People Why we need pride – Dog Companionship for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month celebrates the beauty of LGBTQIA+ culture and community. It honours the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was the catalyst for the gay liberation…

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

Fun Tricks You Can Teach Your Dog It doesn’t take an expert trainer or dog whisperer to get your dog to perform fun tricks. With little patience and some tasty treats, most dogs learn a variety of fun tricks. The thing is, dogs…

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…

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…

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How Long Does a Dog Stay in Heat?

How Long Does a Dog Stay in Heat? Have you ever wondered what it means when your dog is in heat? The medical term is “estrus,” but most people call it “heat.” It’s the time when a female dog’s body is signalling that…