This video is so heartwarming. Two beagles are reunited with their dad after he spent 7 months in Afghanistan. They are so excited!
The Ontario SPCA “Weekend to Save Pets” Features Friends for Life!™ Walk-a-Thons in 18 Communities.
photo by Liz Bradley of elizabeth&jane photography
On Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, animal lovers in 18 communities across Ontario will participate in the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Friends for Life!™ walk-a-thon presented by Iams® Dog & Cat Foods.
Designed to raise funds and awareness for the protection and care of all animals in Ontario, the walk-a-thon is part of the “Weekend to Save Pets”.
Go online at www.friendsforlifewalk.ca to register for an event, gather sponsors and walk for the thousands of animals in desperate need of care right across the province.
More Than a Walk in the Park
This year’s Friends for Life! walk-a-thon is Co-Chaired by Tanya Kim, co-anchor of CTV’s ETALK, and Dave Salmoni, host and producer of several Animal Planet and Discovery Planet programs. “Dave and I will be walking in the Toronto event, and we will be joined by Daisy, this year’s Provincial ‘Spokesanimal’,” says Tanya. “Daisy was rescued from an abusive environment and the Ontario SPCA has now given her a second chance at life with a family who loves her. That’s what it’s all about.”
“The Ontario SPCA simply cannot help needy animals without the support of animal lovers across the province,” says Marc Ralsky, Director of Community and Donor Development for the Ontario SPCA. “Last year’s inaugural walk-a-thon raised nearly $400,000, and I invite everyone to help us make this year’s event even bigger and better. I thank you, but more importantly, and the animals thank you for leaving a lasting pawprint on the province.”
IAMS is the presenting sponsor for the 2013 Friends for Life! walk-a-thon, with additional support provided by provincial sponsors PJ’s Pets, Petculture, Oliver Pets & Co., and Bank of Montreal. There will be awards for outstanding fundraising efforts, and every registered walker is also eligible to earn individual rewards. For more details on the walk, please contact the Ontario SPCA at 1.888.668.7722 ext 360 or via email atwalk@ospca.on.ca.
Check out Spokesdog Daisy and other four-legged friends on the Ontario SPCA YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/OntarioSPCA
Ottawa Dog of the Week for May 20th, 2013
Hi, my name is Loki. I’m an 11-month old parti Poodle (parti meaning more than one colour.) Although both my parents were full miniatures, as the “runt” of the litter, I’m more an oversized toy. I really like to rock the scuffy look, but my fur confuses some people so they don’t believe I’m a real Poodle, and this hurts my feelings sometimes. I am of fine pedigree and want everyone to know it!
Ottawa Dog of the Week for May/20.13
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The photos taken at Westfest 2012 at Masters n Dogs are now ready to be downloaded. Thanks to the dogs and their humans who participated!
If you had a photo taken at Westfest 2012 at Masters n Dogs, please follow these instructions to pick it up:
* Click here to open the album
* Find your dog and click the photo to make it bigger
* Above the photo there will be a down-facing arrow icon - click on the icon to download your photo!
Liz Bradley is a dog lover who lives in Ottawa, Ontario with her husband, Thomas, and their three little girls, Paddington, Corduroy and Wellington. Paddington is a Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie) and was born in September 2006 - she's a ball of energy and both Thomas and Liz love her to bits. Corduroy is a Malshi (Maltese/Shih Tzu) and was born in January 2008 - she is bold, determined and will lick you constantly if you let her. Wellington, our newest addition, is a one-year-old ShihTzu/Yorkie mix who we rescued in March from Animatch. She is full of energy and her favourite things are bananas, her Kong Wubba toy and curling up on her humans for a nap.
Liz has many sides to her including, photographer and graphic designer... ...read more
