Pets & Animals

These stories about stories about local pets, animals and animal lovers in and around Barrie are made possible through the continued support of Simcoe Block as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Cool cats welcome summer at Furry Friends Animal Shelter

The sweltering heat had become 'unbearable,' but board member and volunteer says community support was 'very, very gratifying'

May 23, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

From food to toys, computer whiz unleashes new store for pets (6 photos)

'Customers showing us pictures of their horses, dogs, or cats. It’s the lovely part of retail, meeting people,' says Tack N Bark owner

Apr 25, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Pet food bank's growth purring along, adding more pick-up spots (4 photos)

'We’re not a big, elaborate setup; we’re just a small group of residents who collect products and do what we can,' says founder Erin Sanderson

Mar 28, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Stuart the 3-legged clinic cat shuffles off into retirement (6 photos)

Now that Stuart is approaching 12 years of age, it’s time to hand the reins of resident mascot to new arrivals — enter Pinky and Forest

Feb 22, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

'Fuzzy partner': Pet owners to the rescue! (10 photos)

'I don’t wish any animal to be outside on a day like today. It’s nice to take them off the street and give them a home. And they pay us back in so many ways, too', says Barrie resident

Jan 25, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >