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Spotlight: Search and Rescue Dogs of Ontario by Dave Walker

 Dave Walker-’Wile E.’, Marianne Ivancsics-’Bliss’, Ray Lau-’Ace’, Hetty Abma-’Ryker’ The Search and Rescue Dogs of Ontario (SAR) have provided a unique and valuable service to many communities across Ontario since 2004 in the search for lost or missing persons at no cost to requesting police agencies. They are Volunteer SAR Canine members of the…

The War on Winter Weight

At this stage of the winter season, Mother Nature has us in a death grip with her sub-zero temperatures. As a result, we spend a large portion of our time indoors. The byproduct of this decreased activity often ends in the one thing most of us dread – the winter weight gain. This applies to pets…

Winter Pet Safety – Protecting Your Dog

It is now December, and despite many of us stuck in denial, winter is here. Every season presents it’s own unique challenges, but winter is arguably the season that creates the most inconvenience for pet owners. When one thinks about pet safety in cold weather, many concerns arise: How do I keep my dog warm?…