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Allergies: how to live with an animal

You just adopted a cute kitten and suddenly your eyes start to sting. You sneeze more and more and you react a lot in the presence of the animal. You may be allergic to your new companion! Pet allergies are one of the leading reasons for shelter surrenders. It is estimated that between 2 and…

10 December 2024

I found a baby squirrel!

Urban cohabitation with wild animals is often very difficult for them. You have probably already observed squirrel nests in unusual places like on balconies or on the edge of a window. Mother squirrels must set up their nests to bring their young to safety, but forests are razed to make way for streets, leafy trees…

10 December 2024

What I Should Know Before Adopting a Rabbit

Many families decide to adopt a rabbit because the animal seems to have fewer needs than a cat or dog. It is also an animal that is often requested by children, especially when it is not possible to have a larger animal at home or if family members are allergic to cats and dogs. But…

10 December 2024

Warning: heat = danger!

Summer is just around the corner and we can already see a significant increase in temperatures. We would like to remind the public of the dangers and the right actions to take in order to take care of animals. Heat + car = danger! Every summer, many dogs die in cars. It is time to…

10 December 2024

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Learn more about the opossum

Due to climate change, we are seeing it more and more in our regions of Quebec and on our lands. The Virginia opossum ( Didelphis virginiana ) is the only marsupial in Canada. It belongs to one of the three families of marsupials native to the Americas. Description The Virginia opossum is about the size…

10 December 2024

Choosing a Dog Breed: Fashion VS Dog Needs

In recent years, certain dog breeds have been all the rage with adopters: the Australian Shepherd, the Border Collie, the Husky and Doodle-type crosses are the public’s favorites. But is it really a good idea to choose a Doodle when you don’t know all of its characteristics or an Australian Shepherd when you’re not a…

10 December 2024

Gift ideas for your pet!

Would you like to give your pet a gift but you have no ideas? Here are several suggestions:   A bowl or interactive toy: there are several that allow your pet to work to eat. An excellent mental exercise that will promote your companion’s energy expenditure while offering him a great activity for thinking and…

10 December 2024

Back to school essentials

The holidays are over and back to school is already here! So it’s the right time to think about our four-legged friend and assess his needs. So here are our 5 essentials for the start of the school year: 1. Behavior and education courses Back to school means getting back into the daily routine, so…

10 December 2024

WAR IN UKRAINE: PROANIMA WELCOMES REFUGEE ANIMALS

Our entire team declares itself ready to welcome and temporarily house the animals of Ukrainian refugees who will arrive in Quebec to flee the war. We offer to take care of their animals as well as to offer them food, while they find a more stable solution. It should also be noted that, for the…

10 December 2024

How to Prepare for Your Dog’s Golden Years

It’s the inevitable eventuality that every animal lover fears: aging. Time flies by so quickly and a dog’s life seems to go by in the blink of an eye. Ten years, twelve years, sixteen years… It’s not long enough! However, despite the short time our dogs spend with us, each one leaves its mark on…

10 December 2024

4 things to know to take good care of your pet rat

Domestic rats are endearing, curious, intelligent and clean animals. Despite their short lifespan, between 2 and 3 years, they make very good pets. As part of the large rodent family, the domestic rat requires special care, very different from a cat or a dog. Thinking about adopting a pet rat? Read these four tips to…

10 December 2024

Assistance during emergency

The essential part of our mission with animals is to offer services and help to their humans in order to prevent abandonment as much as possible. We are aware that each of us can experience a difficult time or find ourselves in an emergency situation. And in this context, stress and distress increase when we…

10 December 2024