Two new partnerships for Proanima

We are pleased to announce two new animal management partnerships: the municipality of Saint-Valentin , for a period of 3 years, and the municipality of Venise-en-Québec for a period of 5 years. Our organization is proud to already have six cities and municipalities among its partners. (Boucherville, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Alexandre and Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu). We are…

10 December 2024

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Mika and Rookie, inseparable brothers

Discover the wonderful story of two Husky brothers who spent several months at the shelter: “Mika and Rookie, 2 brothers who lived in a house with their mother were abandoned at the shelter because they had argued together. The reason for this argument is unknown. When they arrived, they were in 2 separate enclosures, each…

10 December 2024

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Canola and Maximus, two extraordinary destinies

Canola, the scent of trauma In June, Nancy, our counsellor, received a call from a couple from Longueuil who had found a little cat lying in front of their house. They said she looked like she had fallen out of a swimming pool because her fur was all wet. Since she wasn’t moving, they put…

10 December 2024

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Walking: an olfactory odyssey

Walking your dog: an essential activity The importance of taking walks with your dog is something that most owners agree with. And it’s absolutely true: walking your dog is very important , not only for their physical health, but also for their mental health. Taking regular walks with your dog can help him stay in…

10 December 2024

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Proanima offers help to women victims of violence

Since the start of the pandemic, Proanima has been offering temporary accommodation for pets belonging to women who are experiencing this problem and who are leaving the marital home for a women’s shelter. To this end, we collaborate with several organizations and women’s shelters, including Le Carrefour pour elle in Longueuil and Maison Hina in…

10 December 2024

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3 reasons why the dog “zigs” and what to do.

This may be annoying behavior but it is completely normal! A male or female dog, sterilized or not, can “zig” or ride and here is why: Stress or overexcitement If your dog finds himself in a stressful situation or becomes overexcited, he may start to mount an object, another dog, or even a human. Mounting…

10 December 2024

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Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu joins Proanima

We are proud to announce an animal management partnership with the municipality of Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, starting March 1 , 2021. Proanima, whose role is to raise awareness among humans about respect and animal welfare, was chosen with the aim of offering effective, ethical and responsible animal management to their citizens. Proanima already has contracts with nine…

10 December 2024

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Everything you need to know about feline AIDS

Has your cat contracted feline AIDS? Are you considering adopting a cat with this disease? Here are 8 questions/answers to help you understand: 1. What is FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)? AIDS in cats is an immunodeficiency disease. It is a virus that progressively weakens the immune system. This pathology mainly infects T lymphocytes (white blood…

10 December 2024

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I found kittens, what should I do?

Have you found one or more kittens outside? You will find here many useful suggestions. Here is a diagram of the first steps to follow: After checking, you have decided to take care of it? Here are several steps to follow: 1. Install it(them) in a safe space Put the kitten in an isolated room,…

10 December 2024

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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

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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

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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

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