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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
.
'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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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
Mar 21, 2023 7:00 PM
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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
Feb 23, 2023 7:00 PM
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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
Jan 26, 2023 7:00 PM
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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
Dec 19, 2022 7:00 PM
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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
Nov 28, 2022 7:00 PM
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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
Oct 17, 2022 7:00 PM
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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
Sep 19, 2022 7:00 PM
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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
Aug 23, 2022 7:00 PM
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