Pets

• Montreal company on mission to turn pet poop into compost

  The company has been collecting organic waste to use as plant fertilizer for nearly two decades. Since this spring they've started collecting something else: pet waste.

  Canada

  May 12
  
• Furry friends a barrier for rental housing, half of Manitoba pet owners report

  A survey found half of pet owners in Manitoba said they've felt like they were denied rental housing because they owned an animal.

  Canada

  Jan 21
  
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• What to know before gifting a pet this holiday season

  Before you introduce a new pet to your family or friends this holiday season, make sure you're prepared for the lifelong commitment of a new family member.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 9, 2025
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• Edmonton cat born with 6 legs recovering after surgery

  Veterinarians at Windermere Veterinary Hospital took X-rays and determined surgery would significantly improve the cat's quality of life.

  Features

  May 16, 2025
• Have a pet? They could boost your happiness as much as $120K a year

  Owning a pet can significantly boost your happiness, potentially as much as a six-figure raise, offering emotional benefits comparable to close relationships.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2025
• Animal shelters struggle to keep up with demand as food prices skyrocket for pets

  The Nova Scotia SPCA says that demand in all six locations in the province has increased, but donations remain low and there are calls to to help those in need.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2025
• Cat that had been missing for 100 days in the wilderness reunited with Jasper family

  A woman sighted Felix on her home's security camera.

  Features

  Dec 6, 2024
• Calgary pet rescue concerned by rate of animal abandonment across the province

  Staff with the Animal Rescue Foundation are concerned after two dogs were abandoned at their shelter in the middle of the night over the past two weeks.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2024
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• ‘No threat to anybody’: Man challenges fines for his off-leash dogs

  A Montreal man says since his dogs are special needs and docile, he allows them off leash in secluded areas in parks near his home, away from people. He's facing fines of $2,100.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2024
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• Peterborough and area animal shelters face capacity crunch

  Animal shelters in Peterborough, Northumberland County and Kawartha Lakes have all reported being over capacity with the number of animals up for adoption.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2024