The Pet Friendly Canada Newsletter
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April 2010
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PET QUOTES
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"There is no faith which has never yet been broken - except
that of a truly faithful dog."
(Konrad Lorenz)
"As anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length
of time well knows cats have enormous patience with the
limitations of the human kind." (Cleveland Amory)
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Featured Story: MY LASSIE
Source: PawFriendly.com - Pet Stories
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"I always wanted a collie, ever since seeing Lassie as a
little girl. So when Mom died and left me a little money
I looked for a collie puppy. I finally found one puppy,
who was born the very day Mom died. The breeder told me
she was a trouble-maker, but I didn't care.
I named her Leah. She did prove to be trouble, always
sticking that long nose where it didn't belong and
constantly escaping. But one day she proved to be my
hero.
I had been having back pain and was in and out of the
hospital for it with no results. I was laying in bed
and Leah kept poking my back with her nose and grumbling
and growling. I sent her off the bed and she would get
back up and start again..."
[Continue Reading]
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PHOTOS FROM PROUD PET PARENTS
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"Hi, I really enjoy receiving your newsletter. I would like to share these photos of my girl,
Fawna, watching TV. She loves it, especially when there are other doggies on it."
- Dianne from Brantford, Ontario
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"This is Buffy, helpin' with the washin'!"
- from Hamilton, Ontario
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"Heidi is now 11 years old and still looks like an angel. She is my best friend and trusted
companion. She comes everywhere with me and sleeps on my bed."
- Linda R.
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FOODS TO AVOID FEEDING YOUR DOG
- by Drs. Foster and Smith
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Question: Which foods could be dangerous for my dog?
Answer: Some foods which are edible for humans, and
even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs
because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only
mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe
illness, and even death. The following common food items
should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to
dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we can
not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.
- Alcoholic beverages - Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
- Baby food - Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also
result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large
amounts.
- Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources - Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive
system.
- Cat food - Generally too high in protein and fats.
- Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine - Contains
caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be
toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.
- Citrus oil extracts - Can cause vomiting.
Click here to view the whole list of foods to avoid feeding your dog.
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UPCOMING PET EVENTS
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- Now through May 2010 - German Shepherd Rescue of BC
has a fabulous Spring Fling 2010 Raffle under way.
Fabulous prizes including a Whistler Getaway Package.
Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. The draw date is
May 31, 2010. More info
- June 5, 2010 - Calgary, Alberta: the Calgary Humane
Society's 10th Annual Dog Jog! Walk or jog 2km or 5km
through beautiful Fish Creek Park in support of the
8,500 animals sheltered at the Calgary Humane Society
each year. Registration fee of $35 for adults, or $20
for teens and pups includes a t-shirt and gift bag.
More info
- June 27, 2010 - Edmonton, Alberta: the Edmonton Humane
Society's Pets in the Park event at Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Park. Don't miss your opportunity to show off your pet!
More info
- June 27, 2010 - Winnipeg, Manitoba: the Winnipeg Humane
Society's Paws in Motion - Grab a leash, a water bottle
and your furry friend!
More info
If your non-profit pet organization is holding an event,
please send us the details!
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