Have you ever thought about becoming a foster home for a rescue animal, but felt discouraged because you weren’t sure what exactly it entailed? We chatted with Laura Pelkey from Riverview Rescues to find out just what the foster process is like. The first step is to fill out an Read more…
When choosing Veterinary care for your furry or feathered family member, is availability to Emergency Services something you consider? The reason some clinics and Animal Hospitals have higher fees than others might be because of the extra services they offer. Did you know there are only a few local veterinarians Read more…
Everyone loves their pet; however, not everyone can afford the full cost of spay or neuter services. This article summarizes local low-cost spay-neuter services available to residents of Petawawa and the surrounding area. While the focus is on cats, the services available also relate to dogs. Why should you spay Read more…
We all know the importance of keeping our pet’s nails trimmed, but sometimes life makes it challenging to ensure this happens regularly. Getting out to have this vital task completed can be a significant challenge if you are trying to juggle a young family and your spouse is deployed. One Read more…
There is always a discussion – often a heated one – about whether or not cats should be kept strictly indoors or if they should be allowed to roam and climb trees, catch rodents and be in the fresh air. This post outlines some of the arguments for each side Read more…
As a girl from rural Nova Scotia, hearing the howls and catching glimpses of coyotes is a pretty common thing for me; however, I recognize that Petawawa is a diverse community due to the abundance of Canadian Forces members and families. People who live here have come from all over Read more…
When does online pet registration go into effect? On the first business day of 2020, all pet owners will be able to register their pet via an online registration process, 365 days of the year. The option to register your pets in person at the Town Office will still be Read more…
C.B.D. for the D.O.G.? We’ve heard for a while now that medicinal marijuana and cannabis oil can be beneficial for our health, specifically in terms of pain management, anxiety, and nausea, so it stands to reason that it could do the same for our pets, right? Research The jury seems Read more…
“Training four legged warriors to guide and protect those in need.” If you’ve seen a working dog in a vest in Petawawa recently, it’s likely one of the calm, well mannered pups who has graduated from the local organization Watch My 6 Service Dogs. Who Are They A not-for-profit Read more…