By MARNA GALE This is Norman. He was a collaborative effort. Two dog rescue groups raising him up so he can stand on mountains! All that up-raising (including cutie pie posts on Instagram!) has resulted in an impressive fan club, a wardrobe to die for, and too many toys to mention…even if he doesn’t quite […]
Category: Pet of the Month
Princess the cat needs a home ASAP
“My name is Princess. I may not have a brightly coloured coat but there’s nothing more classic than black! And I may be a few hairballs older than a kitten, but I still have my moments of madness and mischief! Most importantly, I’m not too old for love! I can prove it if you let […]
This is the story of Alice in Wonderland…the rescue dog version
Peer through the looking glass and you’ll see the similarities between the real Alice in Wonderland and the adorable 10-month-old Husky mix pictured here. They share much the same “muchness”! They’re both brimming with curiosity, adventure and wild imagination. Such qualities are highly valued by any self-respecting storybook character determined to win your affections and […]
Pet of the Month: Here’s to the unfailing foster parents
Look at us! We made it through the January blahs and now we’re happily tumbling head over heels through the sappy sweet Month of Love. Let’s go walking in the dog-park, hand-in-paw, and do a little reminiscing. While we’re at it, I’ll throw in some heart-warming updates for all the pets I featured in 2017. […]
Pet of the Month: After a rough start, Tres takes off
According to the Chinese Zodiac, we’re entering the Year of the Dog. This suits our first featured pet of 2018 perfectly. Everything is new and exciting for the one-year-old Labrador retriever mix, including his latest mode of transportation. He may have arrived in Canada quite conventionally, thanks to a team of rescue transport drivers, but […]
Pet of the Month: A Mac made in heaven
It’s hard to believe only a month ago, one might have mistaken Little Mac, aka Mr. Velvet, for a baby elephant. The roughly 10-year-old beagle was practically fur-less from the waist down, the result of a severe yeast and bacterial infection combined with a thyroid condition left untreated for years. These immune disorders also resulted […]
This puppy named Joy doesn’t let her paralysis slow her down
It might be a bit early for Christmas carols, but it’s never too early for a little Joy in your life. The six-month-old Maltese/Shih-tzu mix shining brightly before your eyes is living up to her joyful name with every wonky step she takes. Despite what you’re about to learn regarding Joy’s beginnings, she’s been living […]
Beagle buddies remind us of what’s important
They say we’re connected now more than ever, thanks to the technological explosion of our times. There are so many ways to “connect” online, whether it’s with your next door neighbour or someone clear across the ocean. I still think the world needs more porch swings. Although, these two beagles are just as happy connecting […]
Tiny Beatrice boasts a big heart
Before I tell you all about this adorable little fluff-ball, I have other good news from her caregivers at Sheba’s Haven Rescue. In my last article showcasing the heavenly Haven nestled just north of Kingston, I confessed that one of our beagles residing there was a bit of a kleptomaniac. It seemed among the many […]
There’s a reason they call him Tarzan!
I’m moving at the end of this month which means there’s plenty of packing on the agenda. However, ‘procrastination’ has somehow made its way to the top of my To Do List. I keep telling myself to stop monkeying around, but I’ve got way too much in common with my Pet of the Month. So […]