Chien chez le vétérinaire

Preventing diseases and health problems in our animals

As veterinary costs continue to rise, it’s important for pet owners to be proactive in preventing medical issues. Here are some tips to help keep your pets healthy. 1. A balanced diet Nutrition is the cornerstone of animal health. It is crucial to provide your pet with quality food, adapted to its species, age, weight…

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First aid kit for your pet: the essentials

Whether you’re at home or traveling, a well-stocked first aid kit will allow you to react quickly and effectively to an emergency situation. Here is a list of essential items to put in your kit: 1. Bandages and dressings Bandages are essential to protect wounds and prevent infection. It is important to have bandages of…

Chien avec un collier et une médaille

Identifying your animal: an essential step!

Identifying your pet is an essential protective measure to ensure its safety and facilitate its return home in the event of a runaway. At Proanima, very few lost animals have identification and are claimed by their owner. The municipal license: a guarantee of security The municipal license, in the form of a medal, is a…

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New Partnership with the City of Montreal

We take great pride in announcing our new partnership with the City of Montreal in assuming the animal management responsibilities throughout the entirety of the City of Montreal. As of January 2026, we will operate a new shelter in the East End of Montreal with the eventual opening of a second shelter to be located…

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