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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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Adopting a dog in Canada.

Adopting A Dog In Canada

Adopting A Dog In Canada Unfortunately, some people adopt a dog without thinking it through.…

Best breeds for first-time dog owners

Best breeds for first-time dog owners

Best breeds for first-time dog owners Searching for your first ever dog? These dogs are…

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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…

Why Every Canadian Pet Owner Needs an Emergency Plan

Why Every Canadian Pet Owner Needs an Emergency Preparedness Plan You may be surprised to know that in Canada, the policy regarding the provision of emergency aid during disasters doesn’t prioritize pets. This oversight can leave countless animals at risk during wildfires, floods,…

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

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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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…

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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…

Best dog breeds for first time owners.
Best dog breeds for first time owners

Best dog breeds for first time owners All dog owners experienced and new can agree that dogs are a ton of work. Owning a dog is a very big commitment that requires lots of time, patience, and effort. For someone who is a…