6 tips for properly socializing your kitten

For your little companion to become a sociable and well-behaved adult, it is crucial to devote time to his socialization and education. Here are some tips for successfully completing this essential step. 1. Understand the kitten’s needs Kittens learn the most between their 2nd and 9th week of life. This is when their brains are…

13 February 2025

Chien s'ennuie

Signs Your Pet Is Bored

Just like humans, pets can suffer from boredom. A bored pet can develop unwanted behaviors and even suffer from mental or physical health problems. But how can you recognize these signs? Here are the most common indicators to look out for. 1. Destructive behaviors One of the most obvious signs of boredom is destruction of…

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

April: Autism Month

Testimony of a volunteer, mother of an autistic child. In 2018, being autistic is not easy. In the school or health networks, we have a narrow vision of autism. Being autistic is a condition, it is not the definition of the human being who has it. My boy does not fit into the narrow definition…

10 December 2024

A day in the life of a shelter animal health technician.

My name is Amélie, I have been working at Proanima for almost two years, and I am pleased to show you a day in my life as an animal health technician in a shelter environment. Today, I am starting a new day of work at Proanima. It is Wednesday, it is currently 11:00 a.m., and…

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