What is an X-pen and why is it a good idea?
An X-pen is a pen for rabbits (or puppies) that gives them room to move about freely and safely. Everything they need i…
What to Expect When Adopting a Guinea Pig
What to Expect When Adopting a Guinea Pig
What an exciting time! Adopting a new friend can be a big responsibility and…
What to Expect When Adopting a Bird
What to Expect When Adopting a Bird
What an exciting time! Adopting a new friend can be a big responsibility and we wa…
Does my guinea pig need exercise?
As pet parents, we want to ensure our animal companions lead happy, healthy lives. One question that often arises is wh…
Fleas and ticks
Fleas
What are fleas?
Fleas are small, parasitic insects that feed by sucking blood from mammals and birds. All f…
Taking your newly adopted cat home – tips to help with the transition
Finding the purrfect friend to share a life with is an exciting feeling, especially when you get to take your newly ado…
Why microchip?
Each year thousands of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by shelters and humane societies across North America. …
Transformative cleft palate surgery changes life for abandoned puppy
When animal control services discovered a helpless puppy roaming a parking lot in Ajax, they brought him to the Humane …
Tips to keep your dog warm on winter walks
Walks can be the best part of a dog’s day, but with temperatures low in the wintertime, how cold is too cold for your…
4 animal accounts you need to follow in 2024
It’s already 2024 – can you believe it?!—and we are living in an increasingly digital world where anyone can beco…
A purrfect match: FIV positive cat and widow find joy and healing together
Fred’s story is one of joy and mutual healing. No one could have anticipated the instant bond between a loveable oran…
9 things to know before adopting a cat
You’re thinking of adopting a cat. You’ve looked at your local animal centre to find your perfect match and now you…