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Pets & Animals
These stories about local pets, animals and animal lovers in Barrie. are made possible through the continued support of
Simcoe Block
as part of our
Community Leaders Program
.
Cured through drug trial, 'odd fellow' finds new home as barn cat
Levi came to Barrie’s Street Cats Rescue last January and things weren't looking good, but he's since been taken in by Ralphy’s Retreat Animal Sanctuary
Nov 28, 2023 7:30 PM
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Community fundraisers make 'huge difference' for Barrie SPCA
Friday Night Social happening this week at Waterfront Fitness and Pilates Studio; 'We are very big on helping out the animals,' says organizer
Oct 25, 2023 7:00 PM
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Pet-care seminars keeping furry friends safe, one school at a time
OSPCA’s AnimalSmart program looking for volunteers to go into schools and teach kids more about humane treatment of animals
Sep 29, 2023 7:00 PM
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National Police Dog Championships unleashed in Barrie this week
Police canine teams from across Canada are in the city the next few days ahead of Saturday's free, public event at Sadlon Arena
Sep 5, 2023 7:00 PM
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Ever heard of an aquatic veterinarian? Barrie has one
'I’ve always enjoyed fish and I decided that I might as well start treating them,' says Dr. Paul Manesis, who works at Allandale Veterinary Hospital
Aug 24, 2023 7:00 PM
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'Happy dog': Sick, abandoned puppy gets 'new leash on life'
'Hurley has an adoption lined up and will be leaving his foster home soon to join his new family,' says Outrun Animal Rehabilitation Center official
Jul 26, 2023 7:00 PM
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Unquestionable love: 'Goat' won't be slowed by mobility issues
Rebecca Thivierge's canine companion, who's 13, suffers from arthritis and a neurological disorder that has rendered his back legs useless
Jun 29, 2023 7:00 PM
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Service dogs open up whole new world to Barrie teen with autism
'Since the dogs have come into our lives, it’s been great. We’ve travelled to Europe and we’ve gone to Disneyland. He’s gained so much independence just having the dogs with him,' says boy's father
Jun 12, 2023 7:00 PM
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'Intense training': Search and rescue dogs on track for takeoff
Barrie-based Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue partnering with Canadian Wings and Rescue on Tuesday to get dogs acclimatized to air travel
May 15, 2023 7:00 PM
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Barrie boy becomes caregiver for family's diabetic cat
'I thought it was pretty amazing, because some adults can’t do it. I was impressed when I was told that he is doing it all,' local vet says of Taylor Green's skills
Apr 17, 2023 7:00 PM
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