Sophie’s Dog Adoption

The Shelter Challenge is back on The Animal Rescue Site, and Sophie’s Dog Adoption could share some of the winnings.  So do the right thing, and go click EVERY DAY until July 26, 2009.

So go on the site:

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces#shelterVoteSection_header

and vote for Sophie’s Dog Adoption

Thanks for your support, and don’t hesitate to send to all your contacts who care about animals.

Missing Dog — REWARD

Bumjug went missing on the evening of September 4th. She was found a few days later and then may have been given to a young couple/family in the Pointe-aux-Trembles area. She may have been renamed Winnie by the person who originally found her. She can be identified by a tattoo in her right ear. If you think that you may have her please contact us to confirm her tattoo. We will cover any expenses incurred and assist the family who has her in finding a new dog for their family. Please help us find Bumjug. Her owner is a young man from Winnipeg who has stayed in Montreal to find his best friend. If you have seen her or know of her whereabouts please contact us.
Dog Information:
Name Bumjug
Breed German Shepard /mixed
Age 7+ months
Sex Spayed female
Color Black and tan
Markings/ Distinguishing Characteristics
Tan eyebrows, floppy ears; has an ear tattoo. Was wearing a collar with silver license tag from Winnipeg MB and red heart tag
Hair Medium

Contact Information:
If you have seen Bumjug or know where she might be please contact:
Phone 514-295-1244 or
514-523-5052
E-Mail angibusby@yahoo.ca

Marc-Andre Laporte, 59, was found guilty of two counts of animal cruelty at the St. Jerome courthouse, following the seizure of 97 fox terriers in November 2005 from his Blainville puppy mill.

When police raided the property, they found dogs matted in feces feeding on dogs’ carcasses and stronger dogs preying on weaker ones.

On Feb. 22, 2008 he will be sentenced and at the same hearing, the judge is to decide if Laporte is to get any of the 18 fox terriers that he has refused to surrender back. When selecting these dogs, Laporte referred to them as his ‘best producers’.

WE CANNOT ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/no-dogs-for-laporte

Signatures now stand at over to 1500! If you haven’t signed yet or told all your friends to sign, please do it now. You can also add your bark to the cause & pick up a link button for your website or blog at http://rvrg.com/no-dogs-for-laporte.html

By: Stanley Popovich

Everybody deals with stress and anxiety, however some people sometimes take it out on their pets. Instead of taking your problems and frustrations out on your pets or other animals, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their stress, anxieties, and fears.

When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with anxiety, the first thing you can do is to break the task into a series of smaller steps. For example, changing careers can be a stressful situation. In order to help manage this task, try to divide this goal into a series of smaller steps and do each of these tasks one at a time. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success. This is a lot more effective then taking your frustrations out on your pet.

Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at once. Instead of taking it out on your dog or cat, a person should take a deep breathe and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get your mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. This mental timeout can help you refocus on your current situation.

In dealing with your anxieties, a person should learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of focusing on exaggerated assumptions that may or may not happen, focus on the present and take it one day at a time.

Sometimes, it helps to be able to talk to someone about our stressful situations. Talking to a trusted friend, counsellor, or clergyman can not only make us feel better, but they might be able to give you additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. This is a lot more effective than yelling at your dog or cat.

It is not easy to deal with our stressful problems, however taking our frustrations out on your pets or other people will not make the problem go away. When things are not going right, try to remember to treat your pet in the way you would want to be treated.

By: Stanley Popovich

There are many advantages to adopting a dog or cat. Adopting a pet can be a great way to reduce our every day stresses and anxieties. In addition, there are many other reasons why adopting a dog or cat can be important in your life.

For instance, pets can help us to relax and help us to focus on the good things in our lives. This can be very helpful when we are overwhelmed by the stresses and anxieties of our lives. Playing with our pets can help reduce our fears and anxieties in any situation.

Pets can get our minds off of our problems. A person could do an activity with their pet or other animals that will give them a fresh perspective on things. Spending time with animals will get your mind off of the problem and give you the energy to do other things. Most importantly, playing with animals will give you the self-confidence that you can cope and that you can get through a stressful day.

Spending time with a pet can reduce loneliness and can be a great source of companionship. A pet can help us to feel better. Also many people talk to their pets and this can help us to get their problems out in the open. Animals can be of good company to all of us and can prevent the fear of being alone during our troubles.

Taking care of dog or cat can be a great way to increase our happiness and self-confidence. There are many animals out there who could benefit from your time and talents. Doing something that will help your pet or other animals can give you a source of pride and accomplishment.

Pets are 100 percent faithful and will be by your side through the good and bad times. Everybody deals with anxieties, stresses and other life problems, and it is during those times when you need someone by your side to talk too. People in our lives come and go, but your pet will never leave you regardless how bad your problems may be.

There are also many different breeds of dogs and cats we can choose from which can accommodate our life styles. If you want a certain type of pet that will suite your life style, all you have to do is talk to a pet expert or a veterinarian. These people will work with you to determine what type of dog to get that will fit in with your household.

By adopting a pet, you will be saving a life; a life of an animal that could very well become your best friend. A pet will love you unconditionally during his or her lifetime. Don’t let a few obstacles prevent you from gaining a faithful companion in your life. Adopting a pet can be beneficial to your health and be one of the best things that you can do in your life.