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Thank you
… to Connie Genge Dempster and Ellen and Wallace Dempster from Nameless Cove to tell us about and help us with a stray cat that had a coyote snare around her neck. We removed it and the cat is in … Continue reading
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…. to Terry Smith from Raleigh for building mobile cat shelters for our group Help the Strays St.Anthony and Area. Terry, you are just terrific – and a talented carpenter to boot! Terry not only built five shelters, he also … Continue reading
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Photo of the Week
by Bettina Lori, Norris Point
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Interview of the Week
… with Barb Genge, Main Brook Barb Genge is the owner of the legendary Tuckamore Lodge in Main Brook. She has guests from all over the world. And she has a group of stray cats that she takes care … Continue reading
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Pet Owner of the Week
Allison Compton from St. Lunaire-Griquet Allison got Neko, a female Jack Russel Terrier mix, eleven years ago. Neko came from Goose Bay. “We got a dog because I was afraid of dogs”, says Allison. “When I was in Kindergarten, a … Continue reading
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Courtney Cunard from Brig Bay
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Interview of the Week
… with Paul S. Tucker A Soldier Defending the Defenceless Paul S. Tucker is a Canadian soldier stationed in Belgium with the Canadian Forces in support of NATO. Paul grew up in a military family that moved around a lot. … Continue reading
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Memorial
Farewell to beautiful Bo Lesley Hillier from St.Lunaire-Griquet writes: “Bo, a beautiful Siberian Husky, was born December 10th, 1998. Throughout his life he gave us so much love and enjoyment. He was great company and loved going on hikes and … Continue reading
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Pet Owner of the Week
Isabelle Schmelzer from Corner Brook Isabelle with her male German Shepherd Kapvik. Isabelle writes: “Kapvik turned 7 in October. His name means ‘wolverine’..when he came to live with me I was working on a wolverine study in Labrador. Kapvik was … Continue reading
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Pet Owner of the Week
Kaya Tucker, Noddy Bay Kaya from Noddy Bay has had pet rooster Micky (4 years old) since he was a baby.
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Photo of the Week
by Stephanie Decker, L`Anse aux Meadows Stephanie writes about her pet: “Kiwi is a 5 year old Budgie…she is definitely no “bird brain”, she has lots of personality, energy and just all around a happy little budgie wanting attention.”
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Interview of the Week
with Terry Smith from Raleigh How did Chester become the famous Post Office Cat from Raleigh? He was a kitten from a friend down the road and our second cat. The post office in Raleigh is attached to my … Continue reading
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… Veterinarian Dr. John Earle and Bonnie Harris, shelter manager for the SPCA in Gander, for coming all the way to St. Anthony to attend to our pets!
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Pet Owner of the Week
Wade Eddison, St. Anthony Wade Eddison from St. Anthony has been the owner of Jackson, a male Jack Russel terrier, for a year and a half. His family got Jackson, two and a half years old, from the SPCA.
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… from Phyllis Bungay, St. Anthony Some like it hot! Phyllis writes about her cat: “Rosie is 35 lbs and she will be 13 in December ………She loves to sleep with a pillow and blanket and is very much spoiled.”
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Interview with Dr. John Earle
Veterinarian Dr. John Earle visited St. Anthony with his mobile clinic for a week. Dr. Earle, you live and work in Zurich/Ontario in a vet clinic. What made you come here? My family is from Labrador, from Forteau and L`Anse … Continue reading
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Interview of the Week
… with Caryn Smith from Pasadena Hi Caryn, why did you take your dog as far as Switzerland for training? My dog Cypher is training to be a certified Search and Rescue dog. Our training coordinator is Swiss Canadian Bettina … Continue reading
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Photos of Vet Visit
Here are some pictures taken while Dr. John Earle and his assistant Bonnie Harris were visiting St. Anthony. The visit was very successfull. See also article in the latest edition of the Northern Pen. An interview with Dr. Earle will … Continue reading
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How chocolate lab Reese got finally better Stephanie Hancock-Hedderson, now living in Corner Brook, writes about her pet: “Her name is Reese, and she is a 6 year old chocolate lab. In our opinion she is the best dog … Continue reading
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Pet Owner of the Week
Audrey Noble from Straitsview Miskey is, according to Audrey, a female short-haired American White cat, approximately 18 months old. Audrey has had her since Miskey was found at the airport of St. Anthony with two other abandoned siblings. “A friend … Continue reading
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by Kristi Sheppard, St. Lunaire-Griquet Kristi writes about her pet: “This is my puppy Sam. He is the sweetest, most friendly, people-loving little dog you’ll meet and a real poster for the camera. He’s seven years old now, but … Continue reading
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… to Lesley Hillier from St.Lunaire-Griquet for being such a good foster mother to the now adopted dog Buddy (new name Bandit).
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The Beagle Tragedy in NL
Interview of the Week … with Samantha Keats, St. Anthony What is the great tragedy with Beagles in Newfoundland? Beagles are hunting dogs but when the hunting season is over, many of them are left to themselves in pens and … Continue reading
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Photo of the Week
Abby, guarding the Cell Phone
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Pet Owner of the Week
Gail and Mason Sexton Gail and Mason Sexton from St. Anthony with their female Chocolate Labrador Retriever Raya who is a little over 4 years old. They have had Raya for “four troublesome years, since October 2008. She was born … Continue reading
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Buddy has found a new home
Update: Buddy has found a new home! Good news! Buddy, the Husky mix, has already found a good home. Emily and Marc Bastarache in St. Anthony adopted Buddy (now called Bandit). Their beloved Husky died recently. They have … Continue reading
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Pet owner of the Week
Austin Bridger, Straitsview His tomcat Mel, a tabby, is today not quite one year old. Austin has had Mel since October 16, 2011.
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Visit at the SPCA Goose Bay
Think big: The dream of a new SPCA shelter in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Shelter manager Lee Hill: “Most donations come from out of town” Text and photos: Bernadette Calonego You find the SPCA shelter in Goose Bay (Labrador) … Continue reading
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Interview with Angie Bussey
… with Angie Bussey, born and raised in St.Lunaire-Griquet Angie, you have participated in a huge and dramatic cat rescue action in Corner Brook. Can you tell us more about it? I am a volunteer for the SPCA and Scaredy … Continue reading
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Photo of the Week
We will feature a special photo every week here. Send us your best, funniest, cutest photo you have of your pet!
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