Entries by Carol

Rescued Wildlife – Better off dead?

David Greene’s recent article on Pet Connection, detailing the seizure of an ‘illegal’ Finch rescued by Philadelphia woman Patti Mattrick, reminded me of an all too similar situation here in Ontario. Goose Goose the Canada Goose was rescued by the Ward family, of Dream Acres Farm in Perkinsfield, Ontario. Goose Goose had an ‘angel wing’ […]

Pug Summer

You know how I’m constantly lecturing about how Frenchies don’t/can’t swim? From now on, I’m just going to post this video – listen to it once, and the song will be embedded in your brain forever. That should take care of the pesky ‘no swimming Pugs or Frenchies’ issue.

Quebec Newborn Killed in Dog Attack

One of the three huskies that was in the house at the time of the incident is seen with its owner Monday night. (CBC) A very sad and disturbing story out of Quebec. From CBC News: A newborn baby is dead after being attacked by a dog, Quebec provincial police say. The attack happened in […]

Pug Rescue Alert – Vote for Ten!

Charlotte Creeley sent this to the French Bulldog mailing lists: Pam Mayes is the founder/inspiration of Pug Rescue of Alabama- http://www.alabamapugrescue.org She is the one who provides me with a constant reminder of how extraordinary our roles are as rescuers. We make the difference between life and death for some dogs, and for Pam, there […]

Ode to a Silver Sports Car

Little silver sports car, flying up Highway Six, Blazing past school buses, horse drawn buggies, kids on bikes. In such a hurry to get to wherever you’re going, sick of being stuck behind all of us yokels. We’ve all learned to slow down and appreciate the hills, the streams and the Mennonite buggies. Of course, […]