The Pet Friendly Canada Newsletter
For Pets and The People Who Love Them!
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June 2008
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We welcome your pet photos! Please send them to us
and you could see them in a future issue of this newsletter.
Pet Travel Tip: Book your pet-friendly accommodations as soon
as you can to avoid disappointment! Many lodgings have just
a few pet-friendly units available and they fill up fast.
Visit www.petfriendly.ca to look for hotels, motels,
resorts and cottages for the whole family - pets included!
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PET QUOTES
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"Men cannot think like dogs... There exists a sharp
difference in the mental capacity of humans and canines.
For example, a human who is given an intricate problem
will spend all day trying to solve it, but a canine will
have the sense to give up and do something else instead."
(Corey Ford)
"Way down deep, we're all motivated by the same urges.
Cats have the courage to live by them." (Jim Davis)
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PHOTOS FROM PROUD PET PARENTS
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"This is Angel the Bichon, who is very fond of our
newest member of the family, Waffles."
- Sent in by E. Kotelniski
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"This is Willy proudly wearing his new coat..."
- Wendy S. from Moonstone, Ontario
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"Hello, this is my pride and joy, Zoeii. She is a
fawnequin Great Dane born July 26, 2006."
- Linda H. from the Durham Region in Ontario
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"I thought I would send along a great shot of our two dachshunds at Xmas. Both
are rescue dogs, one from the Canadian Rescue League and the long haired one
came from the North American Rescue Association. The smooth coat is
Brennan who is 5 and Finnegan is 2 and a half years old.
We just call them 'the Boys'."
- sent in by Bev L.
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"Here are some photos of our Wheaten, named Bailey, putting on a snow face."
- Monique B. in Hawkesbury, Ontario.
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Want to see your pet here? Send us your photos!
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BEACH ETIQUETTE FOR DOG OWNERS
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On a hot summer day, what could be better than a day at
the beach with the dog? Whether your dog enjoys chasing
the waves, running along the shoreline, or just standing
in the cool refreshing water, it's a great way to get
some fresh air and exercise.
Unfortunately, dog-friendly beaches are few and far
between. It really is a case where a few irresponsible
dog owners can ruin it for everyone else, even resulting
in municipalities banning dogs from beaches altogether.
Here are a few etiquette tips to help us all preserve
our dog-friendly beaches.
Poop and scoop - always, and right away.
Imagine stepping in dog waste... in your bare feet!
Always pick up after your dog right away, and then
dispose of the waste in a garbage bin. Please don't
leave the waste bags lying about, or assume that
dog waste will be "washed away" by the waves.
Obey leash laws.
Some dog-friendly beaches are "on-leash" only. This
helps to prevent unwanted confrontations between
dogs and other people (or pets), and is especially
common on beaches where that are lots of kids present.
Have your dog under control at all times - even in
leash-free zones.
Your dog must respond reliably to your voice commands
even if the beach is off-leash. Do not allow your dog
to approach other people or pets unless invited to do
so. Not everyone welcomes an enthusiastic greeting by
a wet dog, no matter how friendly he is!
Leave treasured toys at home.
Many dogs are possessive around favorite toys, so leave
them at home to minimize territorial issues.
Monitor your dog and know when he's had enough.
Crowded beaches with lots of people and other dogs can
be exhausting, even for a high-energy pooch! If your
dog shows signs that he's tired or has just plain had
enough interaction, call it a day. Leave your dog happy
and tired and let him look forward to your next trip to
the beach!
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UPCOMING PET EVENTS
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- Spring Raffle - draw date June 8, 2008: the German
Shepherd Rescue of British Columbia holding a spring
raffle with prizes that pet lovers will really enjoy.
For more information see www.gsrbc.com/raffle.htm.
- Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Victoria, BC: The Big Heart Rescue Society
is holding their 3rd Annual Spring Gala, Dinner, Dance & Auction at the
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa. For tickets and more info
visit www.bigheartrescue.com.
- Sunday, June 22, 2008 - Calgary, Alberta: The Calgary
Humane Society is holding their annual "Dog Jog and More".
More info
- Sunday July 6, 2008 - Saskatoon, SK: Saskatoon Pets in the Park -
music, food, silent auction, trade booths,
demonstrations and the Saskatoon SPCA’s Walkathon.
Bring your leashed pets to this popular event which
raises funds for homeless animals cared for by New
Hope Dog Rescue, the Saskatoon SPCA and SCAT Street
Cat Rescue Program. More info
If your non-profit pet organization is holding an event,
please send us the details!
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