pets & animals

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking long-term foster homes for female dogs in its breeding program. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind breeds golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers. At this time, they are currently seeking long-term foster homes for female breeding dogs, which are fully trained adult dogs, specifically selected from the guide dog program for breeding purposes, to produce future guide dogs. ...

_ (A version of this article originally appeared on the Awesome Ottawa web site.) _ April’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Graeme Peterson, to support community beekeeping, as well as demonstration and education, by the Ottawa Community Beekeepers . ...

Vakazoo Inc. announced the launch of a unique online reservation platform that allows Canadian pet owners to book hotels and pet care services more effectively and take advantage of the best deals available. The company has been focusing on developing a presence in the Quebec, British-Columbia, Alberta and Ontario markets, but plans to expand to additional provinces and cities across the country before entering the US market later this year. ...

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is soon expecting new litters of puppies. Within weeks, these puppies will need loving homes for a long-term volunteer commitment of 12-18 months. All food and veterinary expenses are provided. The pups require homes to learn what it takes to be a ‘good dog’ before entering into formal training to become a guide dog or assistance dog for someone in need. ...

You can support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind while showing that special someone that you care for Valentine’s Day this year. The Puppy Love for Valentine’s Day fundraiser offers fresh red roses with 100% of the proceeds directed towards the training of guide dogs. ...

The goats at the Constance Creek Wildlife Refuge in Dunrobin love feasting on old Christmas trees. From their Facebook page : _ Drop off your trees at CCWR! The goats enjoy nibbling away every needle and piece of bark … they get a welcome change of diet, vitamin C and natural deworming! ...

The City is holding a photography contest in conjunction with the upcoming Wildlife Speaker Series event. Winter is for the Birds, the fourth and final event in this series, takes place on Tuesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive. ...

[caption id=“attachment_6555” align=“alignright” width=“960”] Sophie the Pug[/caption] _ (This post originally appeared on Rose’s Cantina on November 4.) _ On Sunday, Scott went to the dog park with the pug Sophie and the lab Finnigan in tow. He was going to take some photos of the hounds against the backdrop of the wonderful burnt orange leaves and brilliant red Sumacs. ...

We have many lovely kittens and mature felines that are ready for adoption and looking for a second chance in life. These felines have had terrible pasts and have been rescued, brought back to health and are now ready to give all of their appreciation, love and affection to a new, caring family that will give them the life they deserve. ...

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, is issuing a challenge to all Canadians: dare someone to give with you! ** Dare2Give ** , the latest in the ** My Giving Moment campaign ** , is an opportunity for Canadians to dare their friends, family and colleagues to donate or volunteer with them. ...