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The different types of pet rodents

Rodents are popular pets for many reasons: they’re cute, easy to care for, and often suited to small living spaces. However, it can be difficult to choose the rodent that best suits your lifestyle and preferences. Here’s more information about these animals to help you make an informed decision. Hamsters: Hamsters are small balls of…

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10 Tips for Finding Pet-Friendly Accommodation

Finding a place to rent can be challenging enough, but it becomes even more difficult when you have a pet. In Montreal and the surrounding area, many renters encounter restrictions regarding pets in available rentals. However, with a little patience and strategy, it is entirely possible to find a place where you and your four-legged…

10 December 2024

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How to Keep Unwanted Animals Away

Living with wildlife can be a rewarding experience, but it can also pose some challenges for homeowners. What should you do if you find wild animals in your yard? How can you handle this situation in a way that is respectful of the animals and your environment? Here are some practical tips to help you….

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Activities to do with your pet this summer

Summer is finally here! Here is a list of activities you can do in the area with your pet. 1. Day at the beach For those looking to cool off, some beaches in the area are open to dogs, such as the Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park, the Magog Townships Beach or Sandy Beach in Hudson. Perfect…

10 December 2024

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Most Common Mistakes New Pet Owners Make

When adopting a pet, many new owners make mistakes that can affect the well-being of their new companion and make cohabitation more difficult. Here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Not learning enough about the animal Many new owners adopt a pet on impulse, without doing any in-depth research into…

10 December 2024

Organize a fundraising event

Want to make a difference for Proanima? We need your help! Organizing a fundraiser is a wonderful commitment to our shelter. We encourage you to set up an activity that motivates you, and we’ll guide you through the process! Steps to follow to organize an activity 1) Choose an activity that inspires you. Visit our…

3 October 2024

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What to do? Have you lost your pet?

Losing a pet is a stressful experience for both you and your animal. We want to help you find your pet as soon as possible!

19 April 2023

Puppy socialization: even before birth!

When you adopt a puppy, you already know that there will be a lot of socializing to do in the months following adoption. Exposure to different stimuli, desensitization, puppy-to-puppy socialization, etc. What you may not know is that the socialization process begins long before your mate is born, and that the people responsible for mating…

15 June 2022

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

Is That Cat Lost or Not?

You’re probably familiar with the many Facebook posts about cats wandering around in people’s yards, titled, “Is this your cat?” Rain or shine, many cats wander around our neighbourhoods. Cats are opportunists at heart, and may even go so far as to beg for food from friendly neighbours. ‼️ However, we must be careful not…

12 April 2022

How do I find a new home for my pet?

It’s never easy to have to part with your pet. First and foremost, we strongly suggest that you read our advice articles on keeping your pet in the family. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please write to us at info@proanima.com so that we can advise you properly. If you find it…

28 January 2022

3 Mistakes to Avoid to Successfully Potty Train Your Puppy

When it comes to potty training our puppies, we tend to listen to everything we hear online and from those around us. However, by doing so, we can unintentionally make things worse and slow down a puppy’s learning process. It is therefore important to know the basics of canine behaviour and to be equipped with…

28 January 2022