Dogs
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Lethbridge Animal Shelter seeing more surrenders, fewer adoptionsBeginning late last year, officials say animals started coming in at a higher rate. Since February, the shelter has been operating at overcapacity.FeaturesMay 5
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Kingston Humane Society dealing with unprecedented numbers of dogsDuring pandemic lockdowns the Kingston Humane Society saw many pet adoptions. Now with restrictions all but gone, KHS is overflowing with animals, dogs in particular.LifestyleMay 2
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Green St. Bernard pup born to lucky litter in Armstrong, B.C.Scientists believe that biliverdin, a green pigment found in bile, leaks into the womb and it dyes the puppy before it comes out.CanadaMar 30
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Calgary animal rescues seeing surge in number of surrendered dogs"What we've actually seen is the number of (dog surrender) requests has doubled."LifestyleMar 26
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Back to work after 2 years at home? Your dog’s mental health could suffer, says Winnipeg trainerAs COVID-19 restrictions ease and many Manitobans return to the office after two years of working from home, a segment of the population might be quietly suffering — our pets.LifestyleMar 22
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Markham Ont. vet heads to Poland to help animals displaced by Ukraine war”These animals are sick and injured, dehydrated, hungry, they have burn wounds, broken bones. Have been caught in the bombings and shelling just like people,” said Dr. Redford.CanadaMar 18
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Winnipeg Animal Services overflowing with dogs looking for new homesWinnipeg Animal Services' Leland Gordon says the municipal facility at 1057 Logan Avenue is filled to the brim with dogs looking for homes.LifestyleMar 16
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Dog owners warned after puppy poisoned by cannabis, opiate in Coquitlam, B.C. parkFour-month-old Wag, a Heartland Terrier, was rushed to an emergency veterinary hospital, where he tested positive for cannabis and an opiate.CrimeMar 14
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Meet Sophie, a ‘hero’ dog who helped save her Montreal owner from flesh-eating diseaseAndrew Lee, 55, thought his dog woke him up to go outside in the middle of the night — but she alerted him to a life-threatening condition.FeaturesMar 2
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Alberta group helps provide service dogs for veterans and first respondersAn Alberta organization that provides people with service dogs is getting some much-needed support from a Calgary veterans group.HealthFeb 25
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