My cat is bored, do you think it would be better if I found him a friend?

“Should I adopt a second cat?” is a question we often hear at the shelter. Before moving in this direction, ask yourself these two questions:   Why do you think your cat seems bored? ” Because he sleeps all the time…” We often find that our cat sleeps a lot and we think he needs…

11 August 2020

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Your pets’ dental health

Did you know that oral disease is one of the main health problems encountered by pets? While these diseases may seem harmless and targeted to one part of the body, they can create a great deal of discomfort, severe pain and cause illness and infection elsewhere in the body, spread by the blood. At the…

11 August 2020

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Old age is not a disease!

Here’s a riddle: which type of animal is the most difficult to adopt, despite being well-behaved and healthy? Older animals! We receive animals from a few weeks old to 20 years old at the shelter, but it’s definitely the older ones that have the most difficulty finding a family. By the way, how old is…

10 August 2020

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Animal mourning

The human-animal relationship Whether due to illness, a fatal accident or a sudden incident, the loss of a pet is a very difficult time. Our pets are an integral part of our daily lives and bring us a lot of warmth. Grief is experienced differently by each person, and will have different meanings depending on…

10 July 2020

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How to build a stray cat shelter

During winter, temperatures can drop very low and very quickly. These extreme conditions can make daily life and survival difficult for stray cats. Have you seen a kitty around your home? Would you like to help her and give her warmth and security during the winter? Here are a few steps to help you build…

7 April 2020

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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

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Anxiety is also present in our canine and feline friends!

Anxiety is very common these days! Many animals experience anxiety when they arrive at the shelter. In a matter of moments, these animals lose all their bearings: environment, people, routine, etc. Here are some signs of anxiety: Excessive barking or meowing Destructive behavior in dogs Self-harm Remains motionless, hides or flees on contact Diarrhea Rapid…

30 April 2019

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I’d love to have a pet in my life! Les bonnes questions à se poser avant l’adoption.

  First of all, ask yourself if you’re really ready for it. Avoid impulsive love at first sight. Ask yourself the right questions : Do I have time for her? And how much time per day. Do I have the budget for pet care? What happens if something goes wrong? (An animal needs maintenance and…

25 March 2019

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Oh no, I’ve lost my pet!

What to do when you lose your pet. 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…

5 February 2019

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