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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

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
Dogs brought in to fight back against poachers in Africa

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
Horse-powered smiles: Barrie man's 'inheritance' brings joy

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
Boarding facilities mean even family dog gets 'happy howliday'

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
Cured through drug trial, 'odd fellow' finds new home as barn cat

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
Community fundraisers make 'huge difference' for Barrie SPCA

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
Pet-care seminars keeping furry friends safe, one school at a time

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
National Police Dog Championships unleashed in Barrie this week

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
Ever heard of an aquatic veterinarian? Barrie has one

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
'Happy dog': Sick, abandoned puppy gets 'new leash on life'

'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