Aug 17, 2011 - The CEO of the Humane Society of Canada says it's good business for pet stores to not sell puppies saying it's good for the dogs because local animal shelters and rescue groups were faced with the burden of unwanted pets and now the responsibility is back on the owners.
April 2, 2011 Toronto Star - McMaster University researchers have developed a vaccine that treats the roughly 10 per cent of the population with allergies to cats. To read the article click here.
The Humane Society of Canada would like to congratulate the Nova Scotia Vet Medical Association for its decision to end the practice of docking and cropping dog's ears for purely cosmetic purposes. Starting April 1, 2010, Nova Scotia joins New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador in banning such surgical practices.
USA Today - October 28, 2009 - Looking for the latest medical advice on pets? WebMD has launched a new extension of their site devoted to pet health, covering a wide range of topics.
CNN - Oct 22, 2009 - Meet Bailey. She's a registered therapy dog, but you won't find her in hospitals or nursing homes. Instead, Bailey makes weekly visits to libraries and schools. She sits quietly or snuggles up to kids as they read her a book. And no, she's not napping, and the kids don't have treats in their pockets. She's actually helping these children learn to read.