Consent in pets: a demonstration of respect

The concept of consent, often reserved for human interactions, also finds its place in the relationship we have with our pets. Too often, we assume that animals, because they are domesticated, are always ready to receive our caresses and participate in our interactions. However, respecting their consent is an essential element in strengthening a healthy…

Fido ran away again!

You’ve put Pitou out in the yard to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, while you take a quiet moment to finish the dishes. You find Pitou strangely quiet for a dog who is normally very playful and vocal when playing outside. A quick look outside, and no more dog! That’s when panic sets in….

10 December 2024

Allergies

What is it really? Between 2 and 15% of humans are allergic to cats . Cats (and to a lesser extent dogs) produce proteins in their oil glands, saliva, hair and skin flakes that, when inhaled, create an inflammatory reaction similar to that created by pollen that causes hay fever or asthma. The protein can…

10 December 2024

Gift ideas for Christmas

Don’t know what to get your pet or an animal-loving friend for Christmas? Here are some ideas that might inspire you: For a human who loves animals: Our calendar : $15 + taxes (all funds go to our animals) To get it, you can come directly to the shelter (1470 rue de Coulomb in Boucherville)…

10 December 2024

Testimonial: why do I give to Proanima?

Here is the testimony of one of our loyal and generous donors: “ I donate to Proanima because I deeply love animals. They are generally very direct and unfiltered with humans. Also, no matter our physique or our little flaws, no matter our salary or our social status, no matter what can sometimes seem so…

10 December 2024

Capture-Sterilize-Release-Hold

In 2018, Proanima implemented a CSRM (Capture, Sterilization, Release, and Maintenance) program for stray cats belonging to colonies. This program helps control feline overpopulation in the territories of Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. In partnership with our client cities, the shelter hopes to improve the fate of community cats through this process. What is this ?…

10 December 2024

Holiday season: how to prevent stress in your pets?

Even though we are all very excited about Christmas coming up, we must not forget that for our pets, it is above all a stressful and exhausting time. And, with any stressful situation also comes an increased risk of bites. But why are there more risks of bites during the holidays? It is the accumulation…

10 December 2024

Proanima: why this change?

On September 25, we changed our identity. Services Animaliers de la Rive-Sud proudly became Proanima, after several months of work by our communications team. But what are the reasons for this change? Find out in detail here why this development is taking place: Why did we decide to change our name? To better represent the…

10 December 2024

Need farms and stables!

This is a call to all: we need to find large spaces to place several cats that cannot live normally in a house. We receive many cats that cannot really adapt to life in a house. These cats are often too active to stay indoors or are not very socialized to humans, without being aggressive….

10 December 2024

Regulations implementing the new provincial law on the supervision of dogs.

Since March 3, law P38-002 has been in force. Owners/guardians will have until June 3, 2020 to register their dog in accordance with the law. Listen here in detail to the intervention of the president of the AMVQ on Radio Canada. Here is a sheet developed by the AMVQ summarizing the main regulations for dog…

10 December 2024

Proanima welcomes Animal Shelter

We were delighted to welcome back to our premises the film crew of Refuge Animal , a show broadcast on the TVA network. The show will air at Proanima starting Monday, February 3 at 7 p.m. on TVA , every Monday for 9 episodes . Many stories, both beautiful and poignant, will show the reality…

10 December 2024

How my pet contributes to my well-being

We asked you a while ago how your pet contributes to your well-being during the pandemic. Here are your best testimonies: I live alone with my little Émile, I work from home 5 days a week for more than 2 months … he is the only living being that I can cuddle so he is…

10 December 2024