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Interview of the Week

… with Debbie Humby from St.Lunaire-Griquet   Debbie, who is capable of becoming a foster mother for cats? Anybody, as long as you have a love of cats and the patience and time to put in it. How did you … Continue reading

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Pet Owner of the Week

 

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Interview of the Week

… with Linda Wilkoff from St.Lunaire-Griquet It is the merit of Linda`s dog Sydney that she and her husband Mark have settled in St. Lunaire-Griquet. Originally, this American couple wanted to go on a trip to Alaska in 2002. But … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

…by Vicky Squires from Noddy Bay

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Interview of the Week

… with Bonnie Earle-Harris, manager of the SPCA shelter in Gander The big city of Calgary has it and the progressive town of Gander has it: a licence for cats and their owners. Bonnie, how much do people pay for … Continue reading

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Pet Owner of the Week

Hayley Newell, St. Anthony Hayley has had her bunny Fuzzy since August 2011. It is a female bunny, almost two years old and its breed is called Mini Fuzzy Lop Eared.

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Photo of the Week

… by Sherry Keats from Gloverdale  

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Animal Protection Law

Excerpt of the new Animal Protection Act in Newfoundland and Labrador Dog Care 4. A dog shall be provided with the following: (a) clean, fresh, unfrozen drinking water, at all times; (b) sufficient quantity and quality of food to allow … Continue reading

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Interview of the Week

… with Sherry Perry Keats from Glovertown Sherry, on Facebook, you are very active and outspoken about animal cruelty. Where does your passion for animal protection come from? I am a nurse by profession. So naturally, the caring nature is … Continue reading

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Scratching cats

How to prevent cats from scratching your furniture   We will post here some advice for pet owners who need help in a tricky but very normal situation. If you have some advice, too, let us know! This is what … Continue reading

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Pet Owner of the Week

Treena and Roy Ricks from St. Anthony Treena and Roy have had Habs, a Miniature Blue Beagle, for not even three weeks! Habs is a little over 12 weeks old and a male.

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Photo of the Week

… by Gerry Ryall, St. Anthony There is a story to this picture. Heather Chafe from St. Anthony writes: “This picture was taken with an old camera around 6 years ago in Whitbourne. That was my grandparents’ dog, Buffy, who … Continue reading

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Thank you

… to Mark from Quirpon who brought microwavable heating pads for stray cats from the U.S. because we cannot get them in Canada. He even offered to pay duty on them because he saw the pictures of animals on the … Continue reading

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Ruben, a sweet loyal dog Trina Andrews Ricks from St. Anthony writes: “Ruben was a terrier mix, and was born in May 2002. Ruben was a sweet loyal dog, who loved everyone who paid him any attention, but especially his … Continue reading

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Pet Store in Vancouver

Here are some photos of a fancy pet store in the former Olympic Village in Vancouver The pet world is upside down: luxury on one hand, abandoned pets on the other hand. More balance would be good. (All photos by … Continue reading

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Pet Owner of the Week

Leanne Roberts, St.Anthony

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Interview of the Week with singer Anita Best from Norris Point   Is it true that one of your cats had to be rescued from the roof of a pub? Yes, it`s true! People in an office saw my cat … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

from Peggy Smith, Raleigh “What on earth is this on my porch?”

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Pet Owner of the Week

Earnest Pilgrim from St. Lunaire-Griquet Earnest Pilgrim has had Shadow, a black lab mix, for five years. Shadow is approximately 10 years old, he is a neutered male.

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Photo of the Week

by Isabelle Schmelzer from Corner Brook

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Interview of the Week

… with Emily Beckett, St. Anthony   Emily and Marc Bastarache from St. Anthony adopted Kanuk, a Husky/Lab mix, a few months ago. Recently they adopted another dog, Storm, a Siberian Husky.     Emily, how come you and Marc … Continue reading

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Pet Owner of the Week

Christine Hedderson, Noddy Bay Christine has had Willow, a female cat, since November 2011. Willow was a stray kitten. Thank you, Christine, for taking in this kitten!

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Interview of the Week

with Bettina Lori from Norris Point Moderator of the radio show “Pets and Beyond” on the Northern Peninsula: “Pets and Beyond” every Monday at 5 p.m. Bettina Lori is co-owner of the hotel Neddie´s Harbour Inn in Norris Point, she … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

by Stephanie Hancock-Hedderson from Corner Brook   Stephanie writes: “It’s my sister`s dog. Her name is Maggie and she’s a Brittany spaniel. Just a pup at 9 months… She’s hiding under the couch.”

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Interview of the Week

… with Kieran Knudsen from St. Lunaire-Griquet Kieran Knudsen, co-owner of the Dark Tickle store in St. Lunaire-Griquet (www.darktickle.com) and his wife Stacey are the proud owners of two Newfoundland dogs. These impressive dogs, it seems, promote his business almost … Continue reading

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Tanner needs a home!

  Tanner is looking for a loving home Tanner lost his home because his owners moved house and could not have him anymore. Tanner is in a foster home right now but he needs a permanent home. He is fixed, … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

by Chris Humby, St. Lunaire-Griquet This is Eddie, a 7-month-old tom cat. His owner Chris Humby says about him: “Nothing like a well trained cat!”

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Pet Owner of the Week

Neyda Galvez, St.Lunaire-Griquet Neyda has had Luna, a female Golden Retriever (6 years old) “since she was born”, she says. “I saw her before her eyes opened.” Neyda put a pink necklace on her so that nobody else would take … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

by Kathleen Tucker, Ship Cove   Len Tucker found Finnigan completely emaciated on Raleigh Road. He took him home. Whenever Len goes for a walk, Finnigan follows him like a dog.

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Pet Owner of the Week

Curtis Blake from Straitsview Curtis got Tilly, a female dog that is part lab, six years ago from the SPCA in Grandfalls-Windsor. Tilly was an abused dog but Curtis and Faye Blake made Tilly trust her new owners. Great job, … Continue reading

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