Montréal

We had a good group of 8 baby skunks sans mommy in our neighbourhood. I have a fair amount of experience with abandoned animals and know how to deal with them in most cases, I reassured all the neighbours and begged them to leave the animals alone but they were forever wandering into the street and approaching people. Finally, after no one seeing the mother for days and the babies dehydrated and starving the SPCA was called. They quickly picked up 7 of them and dumped them in a park blocks away, leaving behind the runt, the ill one.

and guess who's shacking up with me now? Knowing I work with animals he was brought to me bu neighbours ... the spca suggests just dumping him in the park but no one even knows where his siblings were dropped off (this is a public park filled with children) he's cold and he's hungry, i'd give him between 4-5 weeks and I'm really at a loss. I can't find a skunk rehabilitation center and last time this happened (squirrel that time) I was asked to care for him until he reached adult hood, but this isn't really possible with a skunk, he's kinda stinky.

So what to do? I have access to everything he would need, via work, and I'm willing to put in the effort, I just don't know! What are the laws? any clue?
No, I'm not dumping him in a children's park. He approaches people, one of his eyes is sealed shut much of the time( I have meds for that) and he's terribly weak.

Hello everyone,

I am looking into getting my dogs trained. I'd like your opinion about good ones, that aren't too rough against the dogs, as I'm not really for the punishing thing, I'm more into places that trains them in a more positive way.

I've tried two places in the past. One is the Ecole Brigade Canine ( http://www.ecolebrigadecanine.com/ ) and I've had a very bad experience with them, the other one I don't remember the name, but they told me that the dog I had back then was too crazy to be trained and that they never wanted to see her again. I don't want places that could actually injure my dog (first place) or say such things.

So I'm asking your input. My mother speaks mostly french, so it's a must that the training can be given in french.

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Bonjour tout le monde,

Je recherche un endroit pour faire entrainer mes chiens. J'aimerais avoir vos opinions pour de bonnes places, qui ne sont pas trop "dure" avec les chiens, car je n'aime pas trop la technique de punir le chien pour ce qu'il fait de mal, j'aime mieux celle de récompenser le bon comportement.

J'ai essayé deux places dans le passé. Une est l'école Brigade Canine ( http://www.ecolebrigadecanine.com/ ) et j'ai eu une très mauvaise expérience, j'ai fait gardé un de mes chiens dans le passé, il est revenu blessé et on a du le faire endormir après à peine quelques semaines, la deuxième, je ne me souviens pas exactement le nom, mais ils m'ont dit que mon chien était trop fou pour être entrainé et qu'ils ne voulaient jamais la revoir. Je ne veux pas que mes chiens se fassent blesser, ou dire de telles choses.

Donc, je vous demande vos suggestions. Merci.

Unfortunately, as I`m moving out of the country, I have to give away my darling sweetheart Enoki!!

She's about 3 years old (born in Feb 06), all black, extremely healthy (a mutt), about 9 pounds, all vaccinated etc. She's a bit shy with new people at first, but once she's used to your scenet she's extremely affectionate, sleeps in bed with you, cuddles next to you on the couch, and all that. A pretty indoor cat and keeps to herself most of the time, I would say quite she's quite low maintenance compared to the cats I had before. 

I got her from the SPCA as a kitten and really would HATE to have to give her back there. I know most people prefer to adopt kittens, but this is definitely one sweet cat to have! She's all fixed and mellowed out, etc. I'm leaving next weekend and posting here is my last resort. Please spread the word around! Contact me at priscillachen (at) gmail.com. Thanks!!

( Puppy Mill and Fur-Free Friday protests! )

WHEN: Thursday, November 27, 2008
WHERE: 2001, McGill College Avenue, Montreal, Quebec (McGill subway station)
HOUR: 12h00 (noon)

DATE: Jeudi le 27 novembre 2008
LIEU: 2001, avenue McGill College, Montréal, Québec (métro McGill)
HEURE : 12h am

*** I am not a member of the SPA, I just care about animals and would like for puppy mills to not exist.

( follow the cut for more info in french and english (sorry my french isn't better!) )
***Je ne suis pas un membre du SPA, je suis juste une fille qui veux que les usine a chiots n'existent plus.</i>


If anyone doesn't want to go alone, send me a message/comment here. I'd be more than happy to oblige.

-Alex

does anyone know of a place to get commercially prepared raw dog food in the plateau/parc-ex/villeray area? I went to Brandy's but I didn't see raw stuff there.

Thank you.

hey all,

so I just moved a few blocks east of papineau.  With in the first couple of days there was a cat who kept on coming to see me.  I talked to my landlord and I'm pretty sure now that this cat used to live here and was left by the previous tenants.  I started to feel bad cause of the cold, and now here he is beside me.

so a few things

on the off chance that this cat is actually someones, I've found him (not fixed so I can tell its a him).  He's blakck and has white paws and a white strp down his tummy. Also has a white chin.  Still have his claws, and this cat is more dog like than cat.  Likes to sit beside people and be petted.

On the chance that no one claims this cat, I was wondering how much it would cost me to take him to a vet, get him fixed and all checked out.  I'm not really in a great position with money, so if there is a wikked cool we check yer cat for free program that would rock.  Also, on that note, I'm slightly allergic to cats.  As much as I'm starting to love the guy he makes me itch n sneeze.. so if anyone out there is looking for a wikked cat (I've named him WizVamp the wonder cat, as he looks like a mix of wizard and vampire..) That might be cool too.

Not to sure what my next steps should be.  I'm thinking I'll post some posters around where I live to see if he does live around here, but after that... not to sure what to do with the guy.  I don't want to take him to a shelter cause all the no kill ones that I can find are full and I'm not so into the idea of him being killed if no one wants him.

Any advice would rock

thanks

rj

 Hey everyone!

I saw quite a few posts a while ago about kittens for sale (or possibly being given away free of charge). However, I'm not sure if all those kittens now have homes. A friend asked me last night if I knew of a kitten who needed a home, and so I am just following up on those posts. Are there any still available? I know, go to a shelter... but I'm exploring this alternative first. Or, of course, if there are any other people who have kittens they need to give away.

You can email me at ohthememories@hotmail.com

Thanks!

Hellooo Montrealers!

I hope everyone enjoyed the clean brisk air today. It was a beautiful day!

Anyways, I'm sure some of you's have heard about Rosie Animal Adoption because it has been in the newspaper and news lately. I was reading the Hour today at school and came across yet another article on the place and was once again bothered by the fact that they aren't getting enough donations. So me being the great animal lover I am, I decided that I wanted to do something about this issue. I want to raise money to donate to the organization but I don't know the best way to go about doing this in this fair city. I once helped to raise 2500$ for mix 96s shave to save at my high school but that was throughout a long period of time. My original plan was to find 1000 people to donate at least 10$ each. Not much to ask for I thought but I need some advice on how to achieve this here. 

Any input would be great!

Ty

Hello everyone,

I've seen a lot of people posting ads for kittens to adopt on here, so I thought I'd give this a try. I'm looking to adopt a kitten between the ages of 4-6 months old.

( Read more... )
If you can recommend any good cat shelters, I'd be more than happy to hear about that too, in case  we don't find anything this way.

Hello,
I might have a strange question here. I really miss my dog back home and my landlord doesn't let us have pets. I was wondering if there's a place where I can go play with dogs and not just look at them through a cage?

Thanks!

First of all, thanks Montreal for helping me out with my kittens...  They have all found happy safe homes that love them like crazy :) 

I really have to give away the mom cat however.  We are moving from a 7.5 with a basement to a small 4.5 and there is just no way we can have 3 cats.  It would be especially unfair to this cat, who is an outdoor cat, to be stuck in this landlocked apartment all day.  She is a very independant cat who doesn`t need a lot of cuddles, just food and to be let out.  She doesn`t really get along well with other cats so someone with no other pets would be ideal.  She is very sweet, she`s just not overly affectionate and friendly (at least not with me).  I will add some pictures this weekend when I can, but she is a 2 or 3 year old Blue Russian who has had 2 litters of kittens,  and I am getting her fixed next Tuesday.  She likes to be outside, and stays out for long periods, and she`s really not demanding.  If you know anyone who would be interested, I really don`t want to have to take her to a shelter or something.  Like I said though, she deserves a place where she will have access to an outside world and not have other pets to contend with.

Thanks!

I have an abandoned cat who's in need of a house to live in. She has been abandoned this summer in my backstreet, and since then, she's always coming at my house for food. Now that it's getting colder outside, I want to find an owner who could have her. I'll bring her to the veterinary this week to have her check-up. Otherwise, she's a very affectionate cat and clean. She's sociable with other cats, but prefers the company of humans. Comment if you have an interest in having her!

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J'ai une chatte abandonnée qui s'est  vite faufilée dans notre demeure, surtout par ces temps froids. J'ai déjà des chats mais je ne peux me permettre d'en avoir une de plus. d'où pourquoi je veux lui trouver un logis et un nouveau propriétaire qui serait intéressé. Je l'amène chez le vétérinaire cette semaine pour avoir un avis sur son état de santé. Sinon, elle paraît en pleine forme, est super affectueuse avec les humains, et s'entend correctement avec les autres chats. Commentez si jamais vous êtes intéressés!

I have 4 kittens to give away, as early as next Sunday if possible. Details below the cut.

( KITTENS! )

An adult male cat without a collar just jumped through my window and is for the moment occupying my living room, much to the chagrin of my resident feline. So if you're missing a buddy he may still be here.
Send me a message people.

Hi,
My dog's vet is retiring next week and we need to find a new vet. Does anyone know a good vet out in the west island? Thanks

Hey everybody,
This morning I found a dead mouse in my bus shelter (along with a litter of baby mice), and I don't know who to call. I know you're supposed to report it somewhere... but I don't know who to call. Any ideas? (And I live in Pierrefonds)
Thanks

Salut,
Ce matin, j'ai trouve un sourris mort dans mon arbi d'autobus (avec des petites bebes), et je ne connais pas qui d'appeler. Je connai qu'on doit appeler quelqu'un... mais je ne sais pas qui. Idees? (Et j'habit a Pierrefonds)
Merci!

My cat just fractured her leg and needs surgery or a 'cast'. I brought her to the Emergency Clinic and they said it would cost well over 2000$. Are there any other vets out there who do this type of surgery at a more affordable cost? Thanks for any help.

( found | trouvé : kitty near marché Atwater- photo )

you guys gotta help me out. is it legal to have/own a live rooster in the city, specifically in the suburbs? I mean, seriously. a friggin' rooster. I have no idea where to look for this info, and no time right now on my way to work.

please help, I want my sleep back.

Can anyone suggest a decent an affordable place that shaves/trims pet (cat) hair?
I'm in Verdun, but work on the plateau so anywhere in between would be great.

*please no hate emails - I'm doing this because i love my kitty, he's shedding like and I'm allergic to his fuzz. he gets more cuddles with less hair! :P

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable bird breeder in the area? I'm looking specifically for a breeder of Senegal parrots, Conure parrots (of any kind), or Quaker parrots. I'd prefer to buy from a breeder instead of a pet store, and to ideally get a recommendation from someone who's either bought from the breeder or knows one personally instead of taking a chance on a listing like Kijiji.

Thanks!




Merci!

An open letter to dog owners in Montreal:

( Dear Dog Owners, )

 Hello everyone, 

I know this has been posted here, but the computer I`m on is not desplaying past pages when I press the `previous 30` button, so I apologize in advance...

There is an injured pigion in an allyway on Ave. Des Pins and Ste. Laurent. It looked like it was in pretty bad shape, but there was no blood and from what I can tell it could be well on its way to recovery if it just got some help. 
I have called a couple of animal emergency services and I also dialed the SPCA. One of them answered and said that since there is no sight of blood they won`t be taking action. I left messages with the others because no one answered, but I haven`t heard anything back...

Anyone know a place I can call that will actually care?

Thanks!

a friend of mine is having a cat emergency. if you think that you may be able to help out, please comment/contact me. thank you.


( adopt some cats? )

WHEN : Sunday, March 30, 2008 ; 2:00pm - 4:00pm

WHERE : Phillips Square ; 1250 Place Phillips (orner of Ste-Catherine and Union)

We hope to see you there!


( Why we need to act )



Please let your voice be heard.

Canadians for Effective Animal Cruelty Legislation
http://www.againstanimalcruelty.ca/

I need some legal advice or legal aid. My neighbour is an old woman with a lot of time and a fair amount of money; she's been complaining that my dogs bark all day and all night and, despite the fact that I've kept her informed on my progress (like buying an anti-bark system, trying different methods to keep them from barking, and now calling someone from Bark Busters to come help me with their separation anxiety problem), she's now threatening to take me to court.

Her 40-year-old son, who lives with her, came knocking at my door at midnight last night (?!) to inform me that she gets legal aid with her insurance and she's been seriously discussing calling and filing a lawsuit. Now, my problem is that I don't have money to go to court, and I've gone to speak with her repeatedly to ask about the progress with my dogs and to update her on the actions I'm taking to resolve the issue but she's shown herself to be very uncooperative in that respect, even going so far as to accuse me of being negligent towards my dogs. Now it's true that, for the past few months, my mother and brother and I have ended up with major scheduling conflicts so sometimes the dogs are left home alone for many hours, but usually if we're going to be gone for more than eight hours at a time, my brother does come home in the middle of the day to let them out and make sure they have fresh water and stuff, plus it's not like my dogs don't get toys or activities while we're gone, or exercise or food or water. This is not a long-term arrangement; it's just temporary bad scheduling. It's not like my dogs are ill or unhappy, they just have separation anxiety (which is a common problem in many dogs, especially considering that for mine, one dog was abused as a puppy before we got her, and the other is used to having a human around all the time; neither of them barks when left alone but when together, they encourage each other to howl).

I'm assuming that if she takes me to court, it'll be civil court but I don't know if it's small claims or not because I don't know what she intends to sue me for; I checked the government websites and it seems to me that small claims is only for business transactions and things like that? I don't even know what she could take me to court for. I don't know if she wants to make me give my dogs up, or if she wants to sue me for emotional distress, or if she's going to try to cite negligence or something in order to have my dogs taken away from me. I've been told that in small claims court, it's possible to request a meeting with a mediator as an alternative to going to court, but I need to know if this would be an option in my case.

Another problem is that our house belongs to my mother and the animals are registered under her name because she paid their licenses, but they are not her animals. She is not responsible for them or this situation; she's never even at our house anymore. If the court says that my neighbours have to file a lawsuit against her, I'm going to lose my dogs because she really couldn't care less, she doesn't even want me to keep our second dog anyway. I need my neighbours to be dealing with me. Is this going to be a problem if the dogs are licensed under her name? Can I call the licensing office or whatever and have them changed to be registered under my name, or does it work based on who owns the property, or what?

I've already informed my neighbour that the dog trainer is coming on Sunday and she was very rude about it and implied that I was lying to her; I offered to have him come over so that she could meet him and she was again very rude. I'm doing my best to be understanding and respectful of her feelings as well as to solve the problem as quickly as possible, but I think she has her mind set on getting my dogs taken away from me and she won't be satisfied any other way. Obviously, any animal-lover will see where my problem lies: I refuse to get rid of my second dog because she would be euthanised, she's too old to be taken into a shelter and the whole reason I adopted her in the first place was a last resort because she couldn't find another home (not to mention, I LOVE HER?) but at the same time, I'm afraid that if I have to go to court, I may end up losing her regardless of the fact that since being informed of the problem, I have been working to get it fixed, in a series of escalating methods.

Unfortunately, I didn't keep receipts or anything for the anti-bark system or the things I bought, because I didn't realize that the situation would ever get this far. I don't know what grounds my neighbour can sue me on, since the only proof she has are testimonials from herself and my other neighbours (we live in a townhouse so their houses are both attached to mine) and possibly her son, plus maybe she can call on the fact that she filed a police complaint (we had the police come to our house to warn us that if it happened again, we could get ticketed, and I thanked them and told them that I had been informed of the problem and was working towards a solution but that I would continue to keep in contact with my neighbour to check on the progress of the situation). Whereas, on my side, I have my brother and mother who can vouch for the fact that I have been working to remedy the problem, and I have my dog trainer who can say that I did contact him to ask for his help and that I am working on it to the best of my ability. But what it comes down to is that it's her word against mine, and I don't know how far either of us can get in a court of law based solely on word against word.

I need to find out what the animal by-laws are in Quebec (I live on the South Shore, if it makes a difference), what she could sue me for, what my options are and how I can protect and/or prepare myself. What could the court rule? I assume that they would probably say that I have to fix the problem by such a deadline or else the dogs will be taken away, is this a fair assumption? Where can I call to get this information? What else can I do?

i haven't seen this vet mentioned anywhere, but in case anyone needs an emergency vet and can't get all the way to lachine, there's Dr. Gosselin Yves in brossard. open 24 hours, and a vet there till 2 am. i had to bring my cat there last night after he started breathing through his mouth and they did all they could, but we ultimately had to put him down.

it's on 7415 taschereau boulevard, across from the reno depot, right off of rome boulevard. the number is 450 656 3660

edit: thanks, all. he was 12, and i've had him as i was turning 8 and he was a few months, so it hit hard.

Hello everyone,

Anyone here know of a place I can board my kitty for  a few days (4-5)?
I'm looking specifically for a professional agency or a vet that offers a short term boarding option because I don't want leave him with a random person. Price is not much of an issue, as long as he's safe.
I've already been on Craigslist, but like I said I'd rather a vet than someone off the internet.
I live in the Lower Plateau, so preferably somewhere near (plateau/downtown...)

Thanks in advance for any information/concerns.

Have any of you used Bark Busters dog trainers for help with your dog's behavioural problems? I'm at my wit's end with my two dogs and something needs to be done; so far, Bark Busters seems like a miracle solution but with such a steep price-tag, I'm still a little hesitant. I'm prepared to pay for quality, but I need to feel sure that their services are as high-quality as they seem. I'd love to hear some feedback from anyone in the area who has experience with the company and their training.