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Looking for a new dog companion? You could get one for free from the Windsor/Essex Humane Society

An adoption promotion is happening this week as the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society (WECHS) nears shelter capacity. From July 6 to 8, the WECHS will be hosting their biggest dog adoption promo of the year. The organization says dogs that have been available for more than 30 days, who weigh more than 100 lbs. and …

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Georgian Triangle Humane Society preparing for annual ‘Walk for Pets’ fundraiser

Animal lovers will unite alongside their furry friends for a cause very close to their hearts later this month. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is preparing for its 11th annual Walk for Pets. The fundraiser brings in about 10 per cent of the organization’s yearly fundraising targets and is a critical way to spread …

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No barking sign at Montreal dog park; fines of up to $2,000

Some Montreal dog owners were stunned this week to learn the dog park they’ve been taking their furry friends to have suddenly outlawed barking. Violators could be fined between $500 and $2,000, according to a new sign posted on the gate to the park at the corner of Jean-Talon Street and Provencher Boulevard in Montreal’s …

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The pet I’ll never forget: every night I would sing to Cackles the goose. Then tragedy struck | Life and style

Cackles was not technically a pet, I suppose, and certainly not the border collie I desperately craved, but she was my favorite goose. She was physically difficult to pet, but I tried my best, stroking her long, muscular neck. I sang to her nightly while she sat there quacking along. Or quacking in protest. It …

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Pet owners are advised to keep dogs and cats away from dead birds

Dr. Nicole Jewett, a Fredericton-area veterinarian, said people should keep their animals away from any dead birds. (Submitted by Dr. Nicole Jewett/Douglas Animal Hospital) With geese and other wild birds returning to the region every day, New Brunswick dog and cat owners should be aware of the risk of avian influenza, says the registrar of …

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Toronto Humane Society searches for owner of abandoned dog

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Dog With Lopsided Face Finds Loving Family Who Drove More Than 2,500 Miles to Save Him

Sherry Lankston was doing her usual social media scroll in her Seattle-area home before bed one evening when she spotted him: a young-looking husky named Harvey with a lopsided smile that melted her heart. Even though she wasn’t really looking to add a second dog to their household — they already have one dog and …

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Valley News – Drive Free or Die? NH considers restricting pets in cars

Published: 1/25/2023 10:05:18 AM Modified: 1/25/2023 10:04:52 AM New Hampshire is the only state that allows adults to drive without wearing seatbelts. Want to use your dog instead? Go for it, for now. While the state currently has no lapdog-related laws, the Legislature is considering a bill that would make it illegal for someone to …

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