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Yearly Archives for 2021

man outdoors turned around holding a puppy
March 11, 2021 A quick look online tells me something has changed. Today on Kijiji, there are miniature dachshund puppies... Read More
Small bird standing on a snowy branch
March 4, 2021 Despite strict public health measures in place across Ontario, animal rehabilitation centres, like the Ottawa... Read More
February 25, 2021 As I write this, it’s February 23 — World Spay Day. How are we marking the date? Through service to our... Read More
Dog and cat laying on the floor with dog laying head on cat's body
February 18, 2021 In late January, Prescott, Ontario Town Council voted to make cats equal to dogs. The way they have done it... Read More
February 11, 2021 COVID-19 has impacted the OHS and most shelters in North America. For a variety of pandemic-related reasons,... Read More
Boy now button faded into a sad puppy
February 5, 2021 I’ve been writing a lot lately about people acquiring pets during the pandemic. While I am still not... Read More
January 28, 2021 Earlier in the month, I wrote about the increased demand for pets during the health crisis and concerns that... Read More
January 21, 2021 As an essential worker, I come to work each day and have throughout the health crisis. I feel safe doing so... Read More
January 14, 2021 Dewey 1898-1910 He was only a cat but he was human enough to be a great comfort in hours of loneliness and... Read More
Sick dog panting in cage
January 7, 2021 There continues to be a regular flood of media concern about the “pandemic puppy” phenomenon. If you... Read More