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Critter Chatter - Lorraine Houston
Since August, dear Drake has been waiting for adoption at the animal shelter; his home is a long time coming.

The handsome four-year-old neutered male, long-haired feline was originally admitted...


November's adoptive pets are waiting for you under one roof at the Toronto Animal Services South shelter, located on the CNE grounds.

Meet Jack - he's a friendly, quiet, lovable little Jack Russell...


It's that time again - the night that brings out ghosts, goblins and other frightening creatures. It's All Hallow's Eve, a most magical night for children of all ages. For pets however, it can be...

Did you know that October is Fundraise for Farley month?

A charitable organization that was established in 2002 by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, the Farley Foundation was created to...


Dear Critter Chatter,

Recently our senior dog had to have dental surgery and as a result was left with only a few teeth. He is now on soft food and our cat has taken to this new wet dog food and...


Few Canadians are aware that Quebec, famous for its unique and fascinating historical and cultural heritage, has another, less desirable reputation: it is well known among animal advocates as the...

Dear Critter Chatter,

My neighbour is live-trapping squirrels in his backyard and driving them to the golf course about five kilometres away and letting them go. I have told him many times he should...


Because of the timing of our vacation in August, I did not feature the pets of the month column.

The North York animal shelter is calling for readers to visit the facility and meet two special...


We are thinking about getting a second dog. We have a 2-year-old Labrador that is neutered and loves to play with other dogs at the off-leash park. My husband wants to get another large dog, but I...

Dear Critter Chatter,

I am a senior living alone in North York with my older Labrador-shepherd mix named Samson. Last week he had seizures for the first time around 11 p.m. just as we were getting...


Dear Critter Chatter:

I was told by my daughter that I have to get a licence for my dog. I am a senior who used to live in Scarborough and I thought I had a "lifetime" license for Holly...


This month's pets come from two independent rescue organizations; Action Volunteers for Animals (AVA), based in Unionville, and Pugalug Rescue in Toronto.

From the feedback I have received over...


I've been e-mailed a number of upcoming spring fundraisers and events that you can attend to support organizations that help animals in need. There seems to be something for everyone so you can...

Dear Critter Chatter

After several days of my dog having disgusting diarrhea I called my vet and then took in a stool sample for analysis. Turns out she has giardia and could have contracted it...


Dear Critter Chatter:

We adopted a year-old Labrador mix named Howie in January and he's a true gem. However, this past weekend we were out in the backyard raking twigs, preparing the garden for...


Dear Critter Chatter,

Is it true that council is considering budget cuts that would affect injured wildlife? I also heard that if the proposed budget goes through, people who can't keep their dogs...


February is National Pet Dental Health Month and it's a good reminder about just how important this topic is.

Poor oral hygiene can cause unnecessary pain and discomfort and is an area of health...


January is Adopt-a-Rescued-Bird Month and each year thousands of birds are relinquished to shelters when their owners decide they no longer want them.

"People know that dogs and cats end up...


Here's wishing all Mirror readers a safe and happy 2008.

Over the holidays I was searching web sites for animal-related information and stumbled across a page that offered some remarkable quotes...


Dear Critter Chatter,

We adopted a shy hound mix in October from a local shelter. She was beginning to blossom and become more confident with our family until the holidays. Admittedly, we had a...


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