Time spent with an animal is never time wasted.
Who We Are
We’re here for one reason: we can’t imagine life without our furry friends.
Dog person, cat person, bird person, turtle person, pig person — if you’re an animal person, you’re one of our people.
What We Do
Our knowledgeable staff share one priority: the very best treatment for the animals we work with.
We’re proud to be a part of the community, serving friends and neighbors — whether they have two legs, or four.
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petucation | Review: The Tractive GPS Lost Dog (+ now Cat!) Tracking Device
I wanted to share my experience with the Tractive GPS Device with you. My day job is in IT. Supporting tech on a day to day basis I can tell you in all honesty that new gadgets rarely wow me. Tractive is the notable exception. Note: this is an unbiased review. Tractive has not sponsored… Read more
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2024 Ontario Low Cost Spay/Neuter, Rabies Vaccination + Microchip Clinics
A listing of low cost spay and neuter, vaccination and microchip clinics in Ontario, as well as resources for low cost pet veterinary medical and behavioural wellness. Please note this is a listing only and not a recommendation to utilize the services of any organizations mentioned. Use your discretion and research appropriately. Information is current… Read more
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Rescue Resources for Dogs + Cats (plus other companion animals and wildlife!) in Ontario Canada
I’ve put together some thoughts around reputable rescues and shelters I’m familiar with along with some notes below. Please note this is a listing only and not a recommendation to utilize the services of any organizations mentioned. Use your discretion and research appropriately. Information is current at time of writing, subject to change. Contact the… Read more
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everything poultry: a gift guide for the chicken lover, for the holidays or any time of year
What to get the chicken lover? Why more chickens of course…. But before you go running out the door in search of silkies, there’s a lot to be considered when gifting living creatures. Is the coop large enough? Are there accommodations available for new additions to be safely quarantined before introduction to the resident flock?… Read more
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amazing animals: videos
Amazing animals – some great video resourcesNature at its’ most miraculous. We’ll start you with some of my favourites: Crows – A murder of Crows Coyotes/Wolves – Meet the Coywolf Wildlife Takeover: How the Animals Reclaimed Chernobyl A Murder of Crows Meet the Coywolf Wildlife Takeover: How the Animals Reclaimed Chernobyl Do you have any… Read more
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amazing animals: crows and their cousins the ravens
Crows and ravens fall under the genus Corvus in the family Corvidae Ravens and crows are extraordinarily intelligent. I wasn’t aware of their intellectual abilities until seeing some documentaries. Their abilities are remarkable and span vast areas including compound tool making skills and alleged acts of thievery and prankster type behaviour. As well these corvids… Read more
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petucation: the myth of the free cat or a tail of two kittens
Cats and kittens are not free. While it may seem like a great deal at the time, let’s examine the costs of a “free to good home” cat vs a rescue/shelter cat. Support your local shelter and find yourself a wonderful new family member. It’s a WIN/WIN for all! You’ll find that the veterinary care… Read more
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everything poultry: preparing for winter
Here are some ideas for winterizing the coop and run as well as getting ready for winter in general. Please note this information is offered as tips and is not a recommendation to utilize the services of any organizations mentioned. Use your discretion and research appropriately. Information is current at time of writing, subject to… Read more
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everything poultry: avian veterinary resources in ontario, canada
Here is a contact list of some avian veterinarian resources for your poultry flock in Ontario, Canada Please note this is a listing only and not a recommendation to utilize the services of any organizations mentioned. Use your discretion and research appropriately. Information is current at time of writing, subject to change. Contact the organization… Read more
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Vets in Training
Renewed 2021Full details here The Humane Society of Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford and Perth present ➡️➡️➡️ the “Vets In Training” Program ⬅️⬅️⬅️. Vets in Training is a 3-tier program (JR VIT, VIT, and SR VIT) for children 7-10 years old (JR VIT), 10-14 years old (VIT) and 14+ years (SR VIT). The club is for kids… Read more
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COVID-19/Corona Virus and Your Pets | What You Need to Know
You cannot catch the Coronavirus from your pets. Yesterday, the WHO’s coronavirus myth-buster page said there was no evidence that animals such as dogs or cats could be infected with virus. Today, that section is gone. It’s a challenging time to be sure, as our new norm becomes Self Isolation and Social Distancing. But what about our… Read more
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