Finding Fido

Pet Detectives in the Globe and Mail

Lori — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:11:47 +0000

Pet Detective is a new column in the Globe and Mail written by Amberly McAteer. She answers questions on health and behaviour problems of our four-legged friends. The first column responded to the question “Should I buy a purebred pup, or rescue a dog?” Questions which are published anonymously can be sent to petquestions@globeandmail.com

Penn Vet study finds pet store puppies come with increased risk

Lori — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:25 +0000

In the first large-scale study of its kind, University of Pennsylvania researchers have found evidence that puppies purchased from pet stores show an increased prevalence for behavioral problems as adults. Read more to find out why adoption is the best option.

‘Behind the Scenes’ of the Choose Adoption stamp photoshoot

davidd — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:05:27 +0000

Have a look at how some of the animals had to be ‘wrangled’ to get the final shots for the stamps. Click Here

“Choose Adoption” stamp

Lori — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:11:54 +0000

Utilizing the power and reach of Canada Post to raise the profile of animal adoption!

We are proud to announce that our submission of “Choose adoption” has been chosen as one of the special commemorative 2013 Canada Post stamp sets. This is no small feat as in a given year Canada Post will receive more than 300 proposed topics to consider!

The “Choose adoption” 5-stamp set will be launched on April 22^nd 2013. These beautiful stamps promote the importance of animal adoption and feature compelling images of shelter animals. For the past few months the CFHS has worked closely with Canada Post providing background information in support of the stamp set that will encourage Canadians to adopt a pet and reduce the number of unwanted animals in Canada.

Pre-order stamps now to promote adoption and support the CFHS.

To order your booklets (10 stamps in each booklet) or for more information click here. Each booklet costs $12.00, which includes the cost of the stamps and shipping/handling.

Kingston bans the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores!

Lori — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:44 +0000

On February 5th 2013 Kingston, Ontario became the third city in Ontario to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores and became the only city in the province to ban the sale of rabbits. Other bans currently exist in Mississauga, Toronto and Richmond.

Fortunately many pet stores are ceasing to sell dogs and cats and instead operating “satellite adoption centres” which help local shelters find forever homes for adoptable animals.

To learn more about pet stores that sell dogs click here.

It’s even easier to adopt an animal in Regina!

Lori — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:15:40 +0000

Pat’s Pets has recently become one of six satellite adoption centres that is helping the Regina Humane Society (RHS) find forever homes for animals in the city. Petcetera has been working with the RHS for the past decade to adopt animals. Pat’s Pets is the latest in a list of pet store chains and individual stores that are no longer selling animals, but rather, working with SPCAs or humane societies to adopt shelter pets and helping to end pet overpopulation in Canada. Read more about the story here.

Myles & Lulu

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:52:51 +0000

At the beach

Both of my fur babies are rescues. Myles. a chocolate lab/pit bull mix was being beaten as a puppy. I took him away when the owner wasnt home. One week later he was diagnosed with parvo. He is now 4yrs old. Lulu, a pekinese was left in an abandoned house at 2 months old. She is now 3yrs old. Why people do horrible things to animals is beyond me. They are my precious children and I can’t imagine my life without them.

From Woofstock

davidd — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:22:14 +0000

An inspiring rescue story!An inspiring story

Finding Fido Goes On Tour!

shelaghm — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:06:53 +0000

We may be coming to your town! Finding Fido’s main sponsor, Fido Solutions, is launching its FidoCARES Tour in April – Click ‘Read More’ to see the Tour Schedule. The kick-off event is at Dundas Square in downtown Toronto on April 12th. Canadian Federation of Humane Societies staff will be there to talk to the public about puppy mills, responsible dog ownership and what you need to know to find your new Fido. Hope to see you there!

FidoCARES Tour Sked

WHEN	EVENT	WHERE	TIMES
Thursday, April 12	FidoCARES Tour Official Launch	Yonge-Dundas Square, Downtown Toronto	6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday May 5	The Byward Market	55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa	9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri/Sat June 1-2	Streetsville Bread & Honey Festival	355 Church Street, Mississauga, ON	4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun
Sat/Sun June 9-10	Woofstock	Market Lane Park, Toronto	10:00 am -8:00 Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun
Friday, June 15	Barkham	200 Main Street, Markham, ON	3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat/Sun June 30-July 1	Canada Day Celebration	Rideau Street, Ottawa	9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Rowdy the Rescue

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:42:56 +0000

What a little love and patience can do!

Well…I had one Yorkie. I didn’t want any more dogs. Our life was planned, organized and peaceful. Then I got an email from Okanagan Small Dog Rescue – a Yorkie needed transport and possible foster care. “It will only be a couple weeks” An abandoned Yorkie lived in a drug house with backyard breeders, exposed to drugs, smoke, and then left in a Trailer Park in the middle of winter. I picked up a skinny, very smelly, shrieking little dog – and wondered what in the world am I doing? I made a committment that day and I would never turn back. We have had our Rowdy boy for 2 years now and we love him to bits! Not to say we haven’t had our ‘moments’ and we have been tested, but nothing more than we can handle. We are proud of that, and proud of our little guy! We need to stop ‘Backyard Breeding’!