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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.

'Intense training': Search and rescue dogs on track for takeoff

'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
Barrie boy becomes caregiver for family's diabetic cat

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
Facebook groups among top dogs at finding missing pets

Facebook groups among top dogs at finding missing pets

One Barrie-area group boasts more than 14,000 followers and another has 6,400, so there's plenty of eyes and ears out in the community
Company's hefty donation of pet food will provide chow for OSPCA

Company's hefty donation of pet food will provide chow for OSPCA

'We’ve seen the demand for pet food increase and thanks to this generous donation, we are able to keep furry bellies full by providing pet food to food banks across the province,' says Ontario SPCA official
Thank you for being a friend: Animal shelter celebrates Golden Girl

Thank you for being a friend: Animal shelter celebrates Golden Girl

Betty White Challenge was a resounding success around the world; 'For our shelter, it raised $12,000 right out of the blue and we just want to keep that spirit going,' says local volunteer
Pets as Christmas gifts 'not the right way to go about it'

Pets as Christmas gifts 'not the right way to go about it'

Barrie Animal Centre official says better option is to come in as a family and spend time completing meet-your-match quiz to see what suits your lifestyle
Therapy dogs front and centre at recent police funeral in Barrie

Therapy dogs front and centre at recent police funeral in Barrie

Several canines from St. John Ambulance's therapy dog program were on hand at officers' funeral to try and coax even a slight smile out of people at the heartfelt ceremony
Barrie dog parks like meet-and-greet, happy hour for canines

Barrie dog parks like meet-and-greet, happy hour for canines

'He seems to pick out the girl dogs, even though he’s fixed. And then he behaves like he’s not in the best mood, like today, and we leave,' Tucker's owner says at south-end park
Caring for elderly pets means 'honouring the bond' created

Caring for elderly pets means 'honouring the bond' created

'To the dog, the owners are everything — guardian, teacher, playmate — and reward us with love and loyalty that few other things can,' says Barrie dog owner
Much to Fred's delight, this Barrie vet makes house calls

Much to Fred's delight, this Barrie vet makes house calls

'Animals get stressed going to a vet. I think that not having that car ride, for a lot of cats especially, is key,' says Dr. Felicia Uriarte