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The importance of keeping your dog on a leash

In Quebec, keeping your dog on a leash in public places is not just a matter of courtesy: it is a legal obligation . This rule aims to guarantee the safety of everyone, humans and animals, and to promote harmonious cohabitation. But too many owners continue to let their dog loose in public places. Cases…

10 December 2024

Things to Think About Before Surrendering a Pet to a Shelter

Whether it is because of a move, a vacation, or problems at home, surrendering an animal is something that should be carefully considered and done as a last resort. Shelters like ours are overflowing during the summer months and the number of surrenders takes up a lot of our resources. It is therefore important to…

12 April 2022

Services Animaliers Rive-Sud becomes Proanima

On September 25, Services Animaliers Rive-Sud (SARS) unveiled its new identity at an event attended by dignitaries, donors, board members, volunteers, employees and the media. Our organization, which came into being in 2012, has opted for a new name, logo and slogan to reflect the evolution of its mission and services to citizens since its…

25 September 2019