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An emaciated dog found in B.C.’s Southern Interior is recovering and will soon be up for adoption. The BC SPCA says Fish, a nine-year-old Labrador retriever mix, was found in a remote area east of Enderby. “He was bone thin and covered in sores,” the animal protection agency. “Luckily, a …
Read More »Toronto police mourn loss of beloved service dog: ‘It’s shocking’
Flags remain at half-mast outside Toronto Police Service buildings, as members grieve the loss of two-year-old PSD Bingo. The German Shepherd joined the force last year, and after undergoing 16 weeks of rigorous training, he graduated. Toronto police say Bingo is the first service dog they have lost in the …
Read More »Procession held for Toronto police dog Bingo killed in the line of duty – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A procession was held on Thursday morning to honour a fallen K9 who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week. Toronto police said it’s the first service dog they’ve lost on the job. Bingo, a two-year-old German Shepherd, was …
Read More »Leduc, Alta. dog attacks causing concern amongst community – Edmonton
A group of dogs in Leduc, Alta., that have been responsible for several attacks recently are causing concern amongst the community. One of the attack victims was seven-year-old Hudson, who was playing in his front yard in Bridgeport Tuesday when three large dogs ran toward him. One bit him and …
Read More »Ontario dog bite victims say government laws ‘toothless’ after vicious attacks
Two women connected with separate but similar dog attacks on two different southern Ontario trails concur that getting justice through municipal authorities has been a “nightmare.” Tamara Dufour and Leanne Schmidt are convinced two attacks, which come almost a year apart, involve the same dogs and owner, who may have …
Read More »Dog attack in Burlington, Ont. leaves 2 with serious injuries
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three people in Burlington, Ont., have been injured in a dog attack, local police say. A spokesperson for Halton Regional Police told Global News officers were called to a home on Caplan Court around 3:30 p.m. They arrived to find a “highly …
Read More »‘A sport of cruelty’: Ex-conservation officers against Ontario hunting dog expansion
Two former Ontario conservation officers are imploring the province to reverse plans to expand a sport that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens. Rick Maw and Wayne Lintack say the dog sport, often referred to as training and trialing, is cruel to …
Read More »BC Search Dog Association seasonal training begins in Osoyoos, B.C.
Dogs are known for their unique abilities and strong noses, and search and rescue groups around the province are taking advantage of that and refreshing the pup’s skills ahead of the summer. The BC Search Dog Association (BCSDA) is proving that dogs are more than just man’s best friend. “Dogs …
Read More »Police launch investigation after dog walker in King, Ont. finds body – Toronto
An investigation led by homicide detectives has been triggered in York Region after a dog walker found the body of an unidentified man in King, Ont., police say. York Regional Police said a call came just before 8 a.m. on Sunday morning to report a body found on a trail northwest …
Read More »Ottawa firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice, officials say – Ottawa
OTTAWA — Officials say firefighters rescued a dog that fell through the ice in an Ottawa park on Saturday morning. They say someone called 911 at about 10:40 a.m. to report that the dog had gone through the ice at Andrew Hayden Park. They say 911 dispatchers pinpointed the caller’s …
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