Pet Ownership
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New pet protection regulations come into effect in Quebec this weekendNew regulations for pet owners will take effect across the province on February 10. The SPCA says it's been a long time coming and supports the news laws.CanadaFeb 9
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Manitoba vets ‘spaying it forward’ with annual campaign against pet overpopulationIn an effort to cut down on unwanted pets in shelters, a half-dozen Manitoba vets will be 'spaying it forward' Wednesday, offering discounted spays and neuters for dogs and cats.LifestyleOct 30, 2023
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Is pet insurance worth it? Experts say ‘it’s all in the details’Many pet owners are hesitant about insurance, and for good reason: there are so many companies in Canada offering widely varying policies.MoneyOct 20, 2022
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City looks at removing pit bull legislation amid changes to pet ownership bylawsWinnipeg is considering making changes to its bylaws around pet ownership, including the proposed removal of breed-specific legislation that includes a ban on pit bulls.CanadaAug 13, 2021
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Fining feces: St. Albert cracking down on dog poop, irresponsible pet ownersStarting Monday in St. Albert, people caught not picking up after their pets will be fined $250. People caught without a dog poop bag can be fined $80.CrimeMar 29, 2019
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Animals deserve respect, but they are property — not peoplePets are more like family heirlooms than family members. They have an emotional significance setting them apart from other belongings, but at the end of the day, they are owned entities.CommentaryMay 26, 2017
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Metro Vancouver pet owner demands changes to rental rulesPet owners can have a tough time finding a place to rent. But as Nadia Stewart reports, one woman is calling on the province to change things.Mar 10, 2016
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The risks of owning a (really) small dogThe smallest dogs in the world weigh less than 7 pounds, and can easily slip through cracks in a fence, get stepped on or even hugged a little too hard.LifestyleApr 30, 2014
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