Animal welfare
10-year-old Belleville boy donates $2,000 to animal welfare charities
Kashton Weinber gives half of the proceeds from the sale of his hand-crafted driftwood products to local animal welfare agencies. Continue reading
Quebec provincial police make arrest in Eastern Townships dog attack
Quebec provincial police made the arrest last week. Continue reading
Montreal pet store owners lose bid to suspend rules forcing them to sell animals from shelters
The bylaw went into effect in July and says pet stores are only allowed to sell animals from refuges and veterinary clinics. Continue reading
SPCA animal wellness trailer to help combat pet overpopulation
By Mike Postovit Videographer
The new SPCA mobile animal wellness services trailer is in Brockville for a two-day spay-and-neuter clinic. Continue reading
Okanagan fawn euthanized after veterinarian unable to find licensed sanctuary for its recovery
Time has run out for baby Gilbert, an injured fawn brought to a veterinary clinic in West Kelowna. Continue reading
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Protesters demand end to chuckwagon races, rally outside Alberta premier’s office
Six horses died competing in the chuckwagon races at this year’s Calgary Stampede. Continue reading
3 more horses euthanized at Calgary Stampede’s chuckwagon races Sunday
The Calgary Stampede called the incident “upsetting” and said it will be initiating a thorough review process surrounding chuckwagon safety following the recent deaths. Continue reading
Horse injured at Calgary Stampede’s ‘half mile of hell’ Friday night
Another horse was injured at the Calgary Stampede’s chuckwagon races on Friday night on a track often referred to as the “half mile of hell.” Continue reading
Chuckwagon driver fined, disqualified after 3rd horse death at Calgary Stampede
Chuckwagon driver Chad Harden has been fined and disqualified following the death of a third horse at the 2019 GMC Rangeland Derby. Continue reading
Dog attack sends Quebec woman to hospital in critical condition
When the police arrived, the dogs were on the loose without a leash and the owner wasn’t there. Continue reading