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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.

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
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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
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'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
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Unquestionable love: 'Goat' won't be slowed by mobility issues

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
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Service dogs open up whole new world to Barrie teen with autism

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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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