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Dog days at the garden breaks the rules at the Botanical Garden in St. John's for one day every month.
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Dog days at the garden

October 29, 2026 Noah Johnston 0

A monthly event breaks the rule against pets at Memorial University Botanical Garden

Lifestyles

The dog days of winter: How to keep your dog active and safe during extreme cold weather

February 12, 2026 Rachel 0

Keeping dogs active outside during the winter months is challenging. But luckily, there are ways to work around it.

Image shows friendship bracelets made by students at the fundraiser.
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Academy Canada fundraising for Greyhound Pets NL

February 13, 2025 Caeleigh Hiscock 0

Academy Canada’s veterinary assistant and receptionist students are raising money for a local rescue group, highlighting the importance of student outreach.

A six month old puppy sitting on the floor of a pet bakery. The puppy is small to medium sized with light brown fur.
Featured

Puppy love – Tails wagging for Valentine’s Day

January 30, 2025 Madeline Westcott 0

Boou Bakery + Pet Shop in Conception Bay South is throwing a Valentine’s party for furry friends on Feb. 13. 

Ivan Morgan, a volunteer at Heavenly Creatures, says they work hard to make sure pets are well-matched to the adoptive family. He says the generosity of donors and volunteers at Christmas is heartening.
Lifestyles

Things to consider before getting a new pet at Christmas

December 2, 2021 Alex Wicks 0

A new pet can be exciting for a whole family, but it’s important to consider all the possibilities before bringing a new pet into your home at Christmastime.

Audio

‘It affects us monthly’: Veterinarians address mental health

March 22, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Causes and solutions for vets’ mental health problems and high suicide rates still being researched.

Audio

Corner Brook resident concerned with close calls on walking trails

March 15, 2021 Kyle Brookings 0

Mayor says city will patrol trails if there are complaints

Province

Newfoundland dogs making a splash in Europe

November 8, 2018 Cameron Kilfoy 0

A training camp in England specializes in training provincial namesake for rescue operations.

Lifestyles

Essential oils and the effects for pets

February 16, 2018 Beth Penney 0

Pet owners everywhere are discussing the potential effects that essential oils can have on their furry friends.

Featured

Winter pet safety isn’t far-fetched

November 23, 2017 Victoria Plowman 0

With low temperatures and icy weather fast approaching, many pet owners are unaware of things they should be doing to take care of their animals.

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