February 2015
BEING A FOSTER PET PARENT CAN SAVE A LIFE
A big thank you to Kristin Calis, a writer with a local newspaper. Kristen covers Pickering and writes a pet column for the Metroland Media Group’s Durham Region Division. “There are many benefits to being a foster pet parent, and I have read that it’s actually one of the best ways in which an animal lover can volunteer to help homeless pets.” Kristin recently
BLACK CATS: WICKED OR WONDERFUL?
By Nomi Berger For centuries, black cats were revered. Then, in the blink of a great, green eye, their fortunes were reversed. What changed history’s good luck charm into a symbol of all things bad? Is it similar to a child’s game of broken telephone, where the message mouthed at the beginning is mangled at the end? Or is it more a case of
FOREVER HOME: NOW WHAT?
By Nomi Berger Be an informed adopter and make your new dog’s entry into your world as pleasurable as possible. If this is your first dog, establish yourself with a vet or register your new dog with your established vet. Then apply for the appropriate licenses, etc., required in your area. Remember that a dog’s true personality may not reveal itself for several weeks.
JANUARY ADOPTIONS
Congratulations to Talia, Theo, Peaches, Shyla and 2 of Willow’s adorable kittens. They have found their ‘furever’ homes.