http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:48:01 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9293 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:22:17 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9293 Today they opened the first clinic. It is not far from the actual shelter. The others will be spread out over the city, where they are needed.
The clinic will provide a number of services such as vaccinations and neutering and other general veterinary care.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/04/08/t...ueen-east/


The Toronto Humane  Society is expanding beyond being a shelter for adoptable animals. They have a food bank to help people in need keep their pets when money is an issue. They have classes in animal care. The goal  now is to keep the pets with their families even when times are tough. We understand now how important the human/animal bond is and how much both parties benefit from it. Having an affordable vet clinic is a big step forward.]]> Today they opened the first clinic. It is not far from the actual shelter. The others will be spread out over the city, where they are needed.
The clinic will provide a number of services such as vaccinations and neutering and other general veterinary care.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/04/08/t...ueen-east/


The Toronto Humane  Society is expanding beyond being a shelter for adoptable animals. They have a food bank to help people in need keep their pets when money is an issue. They have classes in animal care. The goal  now is to keep the pets with their families even when times are tough. We understand now how important the human/animal bond is and how much both parties benefit from it. Having an affordable vet clinic is a big step forward.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9270 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:25:37 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9270
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/pets...a6e7&ei=22

It changes the whole dynamic. There are a number of videos of dogs choosing people.

https://youtu.be/NTgD4r9WJxk

I love the fact that the smallest dog chose the biggest person. They both looked so happy.

https://www.tiktok.com/@babies.dogs.cats...9867622676

I love the moment when the dog sees the person they want.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3ukbO_KZo

Even better is the look on the person's face when they realize they have been chosen. They are overwhelmed with emotions. The dog has chosen them from a room full of people. They feel honoured. They will always know that their dog chose them. Instead of the dog being a thing that you choose, like you are shopping for shoes, the dog has chosen you to be their person. That creates a bond right there.You can see that people feel honored to be chosen by a dog.
I don't know who thought of doing adoptions this way, but it is brilliant. I am sure the dogs feel good about it. You can see the people feel good about it.]]>
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/pets...a6e7&ei=22

It changes the whole dynamic. There are a number of videos of dogs choosing people.

https://youtu.be/NTgD4r9WJxk

I love the fact that the smallest dog chose the biggest person. They both looked so happy.

https://www.tiktok.com/@babies.dogs.cats...9867622676

I love the moment when the dog sees the person they want.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3ukbO_KZo

Even better is the look on the person's face when they realize they have been chosen. They are overwhelmed with emotions. The dog has chosen them from a room full of people. They feel honoured. They will always know that their dog chose them. Instead of the dog being a thing that you choose, like you are shopping for shoes, the dog has chosen you to be their person. That creates a bond right there.You can see that people feel honored to be chosen by a dog.
I don't know who thought of doing adoptions this way, but it is brilliant. I am sure the dogs feel good about it. You can see the people feel good about it.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9255 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:51:05 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9255 Staff headed for home while they still could, all except for two people. Two people who got snowed in....on purpose so they could stay and care for the animals.

https://people.com/employees-spend-night...s-11929988

You have to admire the dedication of people who choose to stay with the animals. The staff who went home were snowed in at home and couldn't get back to the shelter. Those two dedicated people were all the animals had to care for them, feed them and let them know they were not alone. They were there and they were enough.
I hope they get special recognition for their dedication to animal care. I know it isn't much. but you have the total respect of the Animal Lovers Web Forum.]]> Staff headed for home while they still could, all except for two people. Two people who got snowed in....on purpose so they could stay and care for the animals.

https://people.com/employees-spend-night...s-11929988

You have to admire the dedication of people who choose to stay with the animals. The staff who went home were snowed in at home and couldn't get back to the shelter. Those two dedicated people were all the animals had to care for them, feed them and let them know they were not alone. They were there and they were enough.
I hope they get special recognition for their dedication to animal care. I know it isn't much. but you have the total respect of the Animal Lovers Web Forum.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9254 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:53:48 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9254 The Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan was called in and the Muskrat was safely rescued. 
He was stressed at first, but has calmed down and has been released to the wild.

https://www.discovermoosejaw.com/article...-moose-jaw

It sounds like this is just another day for the wildlife volunteers  of the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan. They get a lot of calls and they safely rescue many animals each year.

https://www.wrsos.org/

They have backup from the Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and the Moose jaw Animal Clinic. There is a lot of wildlife in that area so it is a good thing that there are so any dedicated people willing to help them.]]> The Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan was called in and the Muskrat was safely rescued. 
He was stressed at first, but has calmed down and has been released to the wild.

https://www.discovermoosejaw.com/article...-moose-jaw

It sounds like this is just another day for the wildlife volunteers  of the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan. They get a lot of calls and they safely rescue many animals each year.

https://www.wrsos.org/

They have backup from the Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and the Moose jaw Animal Clinic. There is a lot of wildlife in that area so it is a good thing that there are so any dedicated people willing to help them.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9246 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:22:55 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9246 They just had an experience of someone dropping off a lot of stuff when the shelter was not receiving items. It was a truckload of stuff and it was all garbage. 
Seriously, it was garbage. It will cost the shelter money to dispose of the garbage.

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/loca...e-12007880

It wasn't really a donation. They were using the shelter for free garbage disposal of things they didn't want to pay to get rid of.
It ended up costing the shelter. That is a terrible thing to do. If you can't help the shelter, at least leave them alone.
They don't need that kind of help.

It goes without saying, but I will say it anyhow, don't drop off junk at any other charity. 
They don't want garbage, they don't need garbage. They certainly don't want to pay to get rid of your garbage.]]> They just had an experience of someone dropping off a lot of stuff when the shelter was not receiving items. It was a truckload of stuff and it was all garbage. 
Seriously, it was garbage. It will cost the shelter money to dispose of the garbage.

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/loca...e-12007880

It wasn't really a donation. They were using the shelter for free garbage disposal of things they didn't want to pay to get rid of.
It ended up costing the shelter. That is a terrible thing to do. If you can't help the shelter, at least leave them alone.
They don't need that kind of help.

It goes without saying, but I will say it anyhow, don't drop off junk at any other charity. 
They don't want garbage, they don't need garbage. They certainly don't want to pay to get rid of your garbage.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9071 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:37:04 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9071 The shelter has long outgrown its building and is in the process of relocating. The hope is to build a whole new facility suited to their current needs and future programs. This donation will definitely help with that.

https://www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvil...9cf9b.html

This is a tremendous gift at a time when the shelter really needs it. Animal shelters are all being strained by increasing animal surrenders. 
Costs have increased. Many shelters are in aging buildings that no longer meet their needs. For one shelter the dream of a better building has become more possible.
Thank you to the generosity of Klaus Bytzek.]]> The shelter has long outgrown its building and is in the process of relocating. The hope is to build a whole new facility suited to their current needs and future programs. This donation will definitely help with that.

https://www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvil...9cf9b.html

This is a tremendous gift at a time when the shelter really needs it. Animal shelters are all being strained by increasing animal surrenders. 
Costs have increased. Many shelters are in aging buildings that no longer meet their needs. For one shelter the dream of a better building has become more possible.
Thank you to the generosity of Klaus Bytzek.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9023 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:20:42 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9023 In the Toronto area there is the Parrot Sanctuary.

https://www.parrotsanctuary.ca/index.html

They are a rescue that deals with parrots. Many different kinds of parrots, but parrots.
Parrots can be tricky to look after. They can live a long time. Not everyone can do it.
Parrots are beautiful and it can seem like a good idea to get one. When it doesn't work out, a group like the parrot sanctuary 
has to be there to provide for the bird and try to rehome it. They are fairly overwhelmed by surrenders right now, as are most  kinds of shelters.
With a little help from the public they will carry on and look after unwanted parrots. It's fortunate there is such a place as the Parrot Sanctuary.]]> In the Toronto area there is the Parrot Sanctuary.

https://www.parrotsanctuary.ca/index.html

They are a rescue that deals with parrots. Many different kinds of parrots, but parrots.
Parrots can be tricky to look after. They can live a long time. Not everyone can do it.
Parrots are beautiful and it can seem like a good idea to get one. When it doesn't work out, a group like the parrot sanctuary 
has to be there to provide for the bird and try to rehome it. They are fairly overwhelmed by surrenders right now, as are most  kinds of shelters.
With a little help from the public they will carry on and look after unwanted parrots. It's fortunate there is such a place as the Parrot Sanctuary.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9007 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:54:57 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9007 Since 2017 they have rescued more than 600 animals.

https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/...60107-0778

This is an everyone wins situation. All those animals were rescued because of this group. All that recycling was gathered processed because of this group.
They are starting to need more money than they can gain from selling recycling. Hopefully the community will come together to help them.]]> Since 2017 they have rescued more than 600 animals.

https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/...60107-0778

This is an everyone wins situation. All those animals were rescued because of this group. All that recycling was gathered processed because of this group.
They are starting to need more money than they can gain from selling recycling. Hopefully the community will come together to help them.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9003 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:34:23 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9003
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-wild...ue-heroes/

Animals really get into  everything and get stuck. Why would a fox climb into the engine of a van?
Animal have good sight. How do they keep getting tangled in nets. When they go out on a rescue, they never know what they are going to find. 
Somehow they always manage to rescue the animal. Animal rescuers are amazing people.]]>
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-wild...ue-heroes/

Animals really get into  everything and get stuck. Why would a fox climb into the engine of a van?
Animal have good sight. How do they keep getting tangled in nets. When they go out on a rescue, they never know what they are going to find. 
Somehow they always manage to rescue the animal. Animal rescuers are amazing people.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8983 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:06:56 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8983 They old dogs and dogs with health issues. They have a staff of 50 volunteers that have taken in hundreds of dogs. Many come from kill shelters and this really is their last chance. They take northern dogs. All the dogs live in foster homes until they are ready for adoption. After adoption they will still be there for the dog in its new home, offering the new owners any help they need.


https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-ne...e-11667440

This is a dog rescue that is really needed. Too many dogs are lost because they can't cope with shelter life or they have had a bad start. Having someone who believes in them and wants to help, makes all the difference. We need all the shelters and rescues we have now and we need more rescues like this one.]]> They old dogs and dogs with health issues. They have a staff of 50 volunteers that have taken in hundreds of dogs. Many come from kill shelters and this really is their last chance. They take northern dogs. All the dogs live in foster homes until they are ready for adoption. After adoption they will still be there for the dog in its new home, offering the new owners any help they need.


https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-ne...e-11667440

This is a dog rescue that is really needed. Too many dogs are lost because they can't cope with shelter life or they have had a bad start. Having someone who believes in them and wants to help, makes all the difference. We need all the shelters and rescues we have now and we need more rescues like this one.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8969 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:40:40 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8969 An endangered species program has brought their number up to 500. Hatching even one chick helps the whole species.
The parents were thought to be infertile, but they surprized everyone by hatching out and caring for a chick.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...ew-zealand

They are such an unusual looking bird. You can see the dinosaur connection in this very ancient species.
This is another conservation effort that is working. They have gone from presumed to be extinct to having 500 birds.
Someday, maybe they can occupy their whole original territory. That would be an amazing success.]]> An endangered species program has brought their number up to 500. Hatching even one chick helps the whole species.
The parents were thought to be infertile, but they surprized everyone by hatching out and caring for a chick.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...ew-zealand

They are such an unusual looking bird. You can see the dinosaur connection in this very ancient species.
This is another conservation effort that is working. They have gone from presumed to be extinct to having 500 birds.
Someday, maybe they can occupy their whole original territory. That would be an amazing success.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8918 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:50:06 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8918 Many places have pet food banks. Winnipeg Humane society is one of them. In April of this year they had 88 people come to them and in October 301 people needed help. If I search shelters in other cities, I am going to see the same results.
With Christmas coming The Winnipeg Humane Society is doing special hampers for cats and dogs. They want to fill them with food, treats and toys. 
Even pets who "use" the food bank deserve something special for Christmas.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/...-bank-use/

Shelters recognize how much good pets bring into people's lives and they are working to keep people and pets together.
If you need help, shelters are glad to be of assistance. If you want to help and are in a position to help, your local humane society or rescue group would love to have your help. You can give money, it is always welcome. You can give supplies, also welcome. You can give your time as a volunteer. Anything you can do will help get us through the rough times. We need our pets and our pets need us.]]> Many places have pet food banks. Winnipeg Humane society is one of them. In April of this year they had 88 people come to them and in October 301 people needed help. If I search shelters in other cities, I am going to see the same results.
With Christmas coming The Winnipeg Humane Society is doing special hampers for cats and dogs. They want to fill them with food, treats and toys. 
Even pets who "use" the food bank deserve something special for Christmas.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/...-bank-use/

Shelters recognize how much good pets bring into people's lives and they are working to keep people and pets together.
If you need help, shelters are glad to be of assistance. If you want to help and are in a position to help, your local humane society or rescue group would love to have your help. You can give money, it is always welcome. You can give supplies, also welcome. You can give your time as a volunteer. Anything you can do will help get us through the rough times. We need our pets and our pets need us.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8871 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:11:14 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8871 Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Rosseau, Ontario took the lions in and provided them with temporary care.
Three of the lions are now at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota. The rest of the lions will live out their lives at Turpentine Creek Wildlife refuge in Arkansas.


https://www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/article/ne...sanctuary/

The cats are safe now and being well looked after, but this really highlights how much we need to regulate roadside zoos. 
Animals like lions are not being cared for properly. They are just being exploited for the money they can bring in.
Canada was bringing in legislation to deal with exotic animals and roadside zoos. Sadly it didn't pass before the election. The whole process has to be started again.

It is wonderful that there are sanctuaries and refuges that can take these animals in,  but they should never have been there in the first place.]]> Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Rosseau, Ontario took the lions in and provided them with temporary care.
Three of the lions are now at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota. The rest of the lions will live out their lives at Turpentine Creek Wildlife refuge in Arkansas.


https://www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/article/ne...sanctuary/

The cats are safe now and being well looked after, but this really highlights how much we need to regulate roadside zoos. 
Animals like lions are not being cared for properly. They are just being exploited for the money they can bring in.
Canada was bringing in legislation to deal with exotic animals and roadside zoos. Sadly it didn't pass before the election. The whole process has to be started again.

It is wonderful that there are sanctuaries and refuges that can take these animals in,  but they should never have been there in the first place.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8861 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:29:05 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8861 Four of the donkeys were kept together and have been transferred to Bransby Horses. There with the help of older donkeys, they are learning to be donkeys.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0krx9g928o

It is good to know that after a big rescue like that, animals go on to have good lives. The four young donkeys have everything they need and more.
From a life of neglect and squalor, they live with peace, fun and abundance.]]> Four of the donkeys were kept together and have been transferred to Bransby Horses. There with the help of older donkeys, they are learning to be donkeys.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0krx9g928o

It is good to know that after a big rescue like that, animals go on to have good lives. The four young donkeys have everything they need and more.
From a life of neglect and squalor, they live with peace, fun and abundance.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:19:15 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8852 Since they don't always check the parcel box, the puppies were at risk of not being found in time. If someone plans to drop off an animal like that they should alert the shelter to check the box. Fortunately the puppies are doing well and can be adopted in about8 weeks.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/lo...drop-offs/

That could have ended badly. The puppies could have been in the box for days. The weather could have turned cold or hot unexpectedly. 
Just leaving animals like that is too risky. If you really can't keep a pet, at  least give it a chance. Either bring it right to the shelter or at least let the shelter know where the animal is. Too much depends on luck when you just leave an animal out of sight in a drop box.]]> Since they don't always check the parcel box, the puppies were at risk of not being found in time. If someone plans to drop off an animal like that they should alert the shelter to check the box. Fortunately the puppies are doing well and can be adopted in about8 weeks.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/lo...drop-offs/

That could have ended badly. The puppies could have been in the box for days. The weather could have turned cold or hot unexpectedly. 
Just leaving animals like that is too risky. If you really can't keep a pet, at  least give it a chance. Either bring it right to the shelter or at least let the shelter know where the animal is. Too much depends on luck when you just leave an animal out of sight in a drop box.]]>