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The dog is abandoned by its owner in the forest. Back view
Preventing the Unthinkable
October 28, 2021 I have written many times that my twin preoccupations throughout the pandemic have been protecting our staff... Read More
Ocra whale laying on pool platform
Profiting from Suffering
September 16, 2021 For those following this blog, it will come as no surprise Marineland disturbs me. The OHS, of course, stands... Read More
Protecting the Rescues from the Rescuers
September 24, 2020 When I started working for the Ottawa Humane Society 20 years ago, there were only a handful of local rescue... Read More
Alice the pit bull
Quebec and Pit Bulls: Another Province Looking for a Quick Fix that Doesn’t Work
May 2, 2017 Quebec has proposed new legislation to ban certain dog breeds. The focus of course, is pit bull terriers, as... Read More
Ontario needs to do better
Quebec: One Ontario: Zero
May 19, 2022 You may have heard that Quebec recently introduced some progressive changes to its Animal Welfare and Safety... Read More
Rabbits — The New Cats
May 11, 2023 They roam your house, use a litter box, are best kept indoors, should be spayed/neutered, and their homeless... Read More
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