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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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Spending Canada Day with your dog.

Spending Canada Day with your Dog

Spending Canada Day with your Dog With Canada Day right around the corner, Canadians alike…

The five love languages of dogs.

The Five Love Languages of Dogs

The Five Love Languages of Dogs Gary Chapman’s take on the five languages that define…

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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…

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…

Ways To Prevent Pet Surrendering

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…

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 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…

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Holiday movies to watch with your dog

Holiday movies to watch with your dog Grab the popcorn and create a dog-themed movie marathon with these 10 classic holiday movies to watch with your dog! Nothing says Christmas more than curling up on the couch, grabbing your cosiest blanket and watching…

Dog-friendly ways to decorate for the holidays

Dog-friendly ways to decorate for the holidays From avoiding toxic plants to tossing the tinsel, here are the top dog-friendly ways to decorate for the holidays this season. Whether you like to go all out with lights, Christmas trees, stockings and more, or…

Caring for your dog’s skin this winter

Caring for your dog’s skin this winter As humans, our skin needs more hydration during the colder months, but did you know your pup’s skin also needs some extra love this time of year? It’s no secret that the colder weather can wreak…

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Canada's most popular breeds
Canada’s most popular breeds
Holiday movies to watch with your dog.

Holiday movies to watch with your dog

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Protect your dog's skin this winter

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Making homemade dog food

Making homemade dog food

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Introducing a puppy to the older dog

Introducing a puppy to the older dog

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Canada's most popular breeds

Canada’s most popular breeds

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Which dog breeds originated in Canada?

Which Dog Breeds Originated in Canada?

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winter trails for small dogs

Winter trails for small dogs

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Halloween safety and your dog

Halloween safety and your dog

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Pet friendly Vancouver attractions

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Holiday movies to watch with your dog.
Holiday movies to watch with your dog

Holiday movies to watch with your dog Grab the popcorn and create a dog-themed movie marathon with these 10 classic holiday movies to watch with your dog! Nothing says Christmas more than curling up on the couch, grabbing your cosiest blanket and watching…

Dog friendly ways to decorate for the holidays
Dog-friendly ways to decorate for the holidays

Dog-friendly ways to decorate for the holidays From avoiding toxic plants to tossing the tinsel, here are the top dog-friendly ways to decorate for the holidays this season. Whether you like to go all out with lights, Christmas trees, stockings and more, or…

Protect your dog's skin this winter
Caring for your dog’s skin this winter

Caring for your dog’s skin this winter As humans, our skin needs more hydration during the colder months, but did you know your pup’s skin also needs some extra love this time of year? It’s no secret that the colder weather can wreak…

Making homemade dog food
Making homemade dog food

Making homemade dog food Whether you want to switch your pup to a more natural diet or save some money, mixing up their meals is the way to go. The great thing about cooking for your dog is knowing exactly what they’re eating.…

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Making homemade dog food
Making homemade dog food

Making homemade dog food Whether you want to switch your pup to a more natural diet or save some money, mixing up their meals is the way to go. The great thing about cooking for your dog is knowing exactly what they’re eating.…

Canada's most popular breeds
Canada’s most popular breeds

Canada’s most popular breeds Today we are going to dive into Canada’s most popular breeds when it comes to dogs and cats. New reports suggest the mixed breed dog is number one and the domestic shorthair takes first place for cats. The 2023…

Which dog breeds originated in Canada?
Which Dog Breeds Originated in Canada?

Which Dog Breeds Originated in Canada? If you know anything about Canada, you’ll understand that it is an extremely chilly country. So when we think about dog breeds that originated from Canada, you’ll see a pattern: they all tend to be quite fluffy…

winter trails for small dogs
Winter trails for small dogs

Winter trails for small dogs These Vancouver area trails are ideal for small breeds and are even more beautiful in the winter months. In this blog post we will go over various winter trails for small dogs. If your favourite hiking companion happens…

Halloween safety and your dog
Halloween safety and your dog

Halloween safety and your dog Spooky season can be really fun for most of us – but remember some parts of Halloween can be terrifying for pets. That’s why we’ve pulled together some tips regarding Halloween safety and your dog, to help make…

Pet friendly Vancouver attractions
Dog friendly Vancouver attractions

Dog friendly Vancouver attractions We’ve all seen guides to top Vancouver tourist attractions. There are hundreds of them in books and online, so how can we bring you something you haven’t seen a thousand times before? Well, we thought we’d try something a…

The Real Reasons Black Cats Don’t Get Adopted

The Real Reasons Black Cats Don’t Get Adopted The Animal Food Bank is recognizing the black cat and the historical superstitions associated with these mysterious but lovable creatures and the real reasons black cats don’t get adopted. If you walk into your local…

Dog friendly Canada Day BBQ
Dog friendly Canada Day BBQ

Dog friendly Canada Day BBQ The weather is heating up and with Canada Day just around the corner, it’s time to get planning on how to celebrate one of our favourite days of the year. If you have a backyard or a patio,…