animal

Nova Scotia

Dartmouth animal shelter at capacity after receiving two dozen cats from single home

Two dozen cats and kittens rescued from one home have Bide Awhile Animal Shelter Society in Dartmouth, N.S., at capacity.…

Read More »
Health

86-year-old retiring nurse recalls stretcher races, animal crackers and keeping it light for the team

Kathy Skinner, a nurse for 65 years who has worked in both Canada and the U.S., says she’s discovered a…

Read More »
Tech

Animal advocates ask CFIA to immediately ban flights of live horse shipments to Japan

Animal rights advocates who followed four recent shipments of live horses for slaughter from Canada to Japan are calling on…

Read More »
Canada

Outcast alpacas form unlikely bond at B.C. animal sanctuary

Gemmy the alpaca has spent most of her life alone, rejected by other animals because of her blindness, according to…

Read More »
Canada

Animal rights activists thrilled after parts of Ontario agriculture law deemed unconstitutional

Animal advocates are celebrating after parts of a controversial Ontario agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job…

Read More »
Tech

Hundreds of photos show animal behaviour during COVID-19 lockdowns

A massive survey analyzing animal behaviour during COVID-19 lockdowns has provided new insight into how humans can better co-exist with…

Read More »
Canada

Oh deer! Animal breaks into Ontario rec centre and jumps into its pool

Francesco Siino said he was at his son’s Sunday afternoon swimming lesson when a deer smashed its way into a…

Read More »
Health

Alaskapox death brings attention to small animal virus

For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the…

Read More »
Tech

‘It’s the ultimate revenge’: Sask. animal shelter launches ‘Neuter Your Ex’ fundraiser

A Saskatchewan animal shelter that’s raising money for spaying and neutering cats is offering some furry vengeance to irate exes.  …

Read More »
Nova Scotia

Cats, dogs and 1 rabbit moved from CBRM animal shelter over fears roof could collapse

The Nova Scotia SPCA says its Cape Breton Shelter is in the process of clearing out over concerns its roof could…

Read More »
Back to top button