Pet Rescue

• Abandoned dogs being found in ‘deplorable condition,’ Brampton warns

  Brampton is sounding the alarm after seeing a rise in abandoned dogs over the past few weeks, including some being found in 'deplorable condition.'

  Canada

  Apr 18
  
• Why Canadian advocates say fines for animal abandonment can be a deterrent

  As animal abandonment grows after COVID-19 and amid a cost of living crisis, communities and rescue groups are trying new methods to deter people from ditching their pets unsafely.

  Canada

  Feb 2
  
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• Canadian pet rescues ‘begging for help’ amid high costs of care

  One Alberta rescue agency says pets are being left on their front door as owners struggle to pay for the costs of pet care.

  Money

  Dec 9, 2023
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• Coughs and sore paws: How rescue organizations are saving pets from wildfires

  Pet rescue organizations are working day and night to ensure the safety of pets whose owners had to follow wildfire evacuation orders in B.C. and the N.W.T.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2023
• AARCS holiday adoption campaign has had ‘no interest’, 12 dogs await homes

  AARCS is hoping people will come forward and adopt one of their 12 dogs available for their 12 Dogs of Christmas campaign. As of Thursday, no dogs had any interest from the public.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
• ‘Christmas miracle’: Senior Chihuahua missing for 3 years reunited with B.C. family

  Delilah, who is now 13 years old, vanished from her owners' back yard three years ago, and was found shivering in a box in Richmond last week.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2022
• Rescue puppy captures hearts in new foster home

  Luca, a blind puppy, was recently taken into foster care after an altercation with a porcupine that forced the removal of one of his eyes.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
• Demand, lack of space threatening Winnipeg-based ‘pocket pets’ rescue shelter

  Popcorns and Binkies Rescue Haven specializes in rescuing unique and exotic pets.

  Canada

  May 3, 2022
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• Winnipeg animal groups connecting wildfire evacuees with left-behind pets

  Pets left behind as their owners fled wildfires in eastern Manitoba continue to be flown to the safety of Winnipeg, but the focus now shifts to reuniting others with their owners.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
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• B.C. man issues warning after family pet caught in leghold trap

  “The vet says there are no breaks or punctures thanks to his large bones and thick hide. He is going to be OK," said the dog's owner.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2021