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Winnipeg Animal Services invites community to Christmas Day open house – Winnipeg

Winnipeg Animal Services are inviting people to the shelter on Christmas Day to hang out with the pups that aren’t fortunate enough to have a “fureverhome.” The open house will be held from noon until 2 p.m. “People can come down, they can play with our dogs give our dogs …

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Two dogs die in River Heights house fire – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two dogs died in a house fire on Cordova Street in Winnipeg Sunday afternoon. Around 1:22 p.m. fire crews responded to a two-storey fire in the 700 block of Cordova Street in the city’s River Heights neighbourhood, a news release says. Firefighters …

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Winnipeg Animal Services overwhelmed with dogs in need as pet surrenders rise – Winnipeg

Rising costs are leaving people in a difficult position where they are having to surrender their pets, according to Winnipeg Animal Services, who say they are overwhelmed with dogs who have been surrendered. Manager Leland Gordon says before the pandemic they were usually taking care of around 20 pups at …

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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 …

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Toronto Blue Jays menu at Rogers Centre will feature poutine hot dogs among new items

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays fans can expect a raft of changes at the Rogers Centre for the upcoming season to include an adventurous new menu at some stands featuring a poutine hot dog among other items. The Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto has …

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Owner says dog seriously injured in Markham, Ont. hit and run

Dog owner David Ying says he witnessed his dog being struck by a vehicle over the weekend along a busy stretch in Markham, Ont. The Toronto man says they were in the area of 16 Avenue and Ninth Line at around 6 p.m. when his one and a half year-old …

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Growing dog populations an issue in some Ontario remote communities, shelters under pressure

Phoebe Sutherland rushed last week to capture a stray dog that nipped an elder in her community of Moose Cree First Nation. It was the latest instance of issues springing from a growing population of dogs on the island at the southern tip of James Bay after veterinary services that …

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Winnipeg’s Most Unwanted Dog: Animal Services takes new approach to adoption during influx of dogs – Winnipeg

Facing an influx of dogs, Winnipeg’s Animal Services has turned to a a novel idea to find homes for their pups. They’re going with an honesty-is the-best-policy approach to help connect their harder-to-adopt dogs with the perfect owner, explains Animal Services general manager, Leland Gordon. Read more: Winnipeg Animal Services …

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