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Pets & Animals
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
.
Treasured family pets have more options through doggy daycares
'They are no longer just the pets — they are their babies, they’re kids, so they invest in them like they would their own children,' says Kelly Johnson from Ruff Haus
Mar 13, 2024 7:00 PM
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Dogs brought in to fight back against poachers in Africa
'There's so much work to be done, but we change the world by protecting its resources,' says Elise Claridge, a head trainer with Simcoe County branch
Feb 20, 2024 12:00 PM
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Horse-powered smiles: Barrie man's 'inheritance' brings joy
'Our one-hour walks can turn into three-hour talks as everyone wants to chat, ask questions and take pictures,' says owner of Oreo and Ember
Jan 26, 2024 7:30 AM
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Boarding facilities mean even family dog gets 'happy howliday'
Many pets are taking winter vacations, too, so visit to dog boarding facilities suggests the image of the kennel has changed
Dec 27, 2023 7:30 PM
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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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