The virtual pet adoption program of Windsor Essex County Humane Society has led to lower pet-returns. With the increased demand for pets during the COVID-19 lockdown, the Humane Society has found foster homes for 2,300 animals this year. About 75
A pair of MPPs are joining forces to bring an end to the Liberal government’s 2005 ban on pit bull-style dogs. MPPs David Piccini and Rick Nicholls have asked that the ban – put in place after a Toronto man
By Amos Johnson A push by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) to involve police when investigating complaints has drawn applause from animal rights activists who see the move as a step in the right
More than 120 people attended a recent University of Windsor conference focused on the connection between humans and animals. The two-and-a-half day conference was staged by the Animals and Interpersonal Abuse Research Group, an organization run by faculty and graduate students at
By Joyce St. Antoine Windsorites will be able to apply to have feral felines spayed and neutered at no charge starting March 7. Since 2012, the free voucher program has been offered to low income families who may apply by
By Prabhsimar Kaur The Downtown Mission of Windsor estimates 50 per cent more people showed up seeking shelter during the heavy snowfall last weekend. “We had more staff on hand to make sure we could accommodate more people than expected,”
On the heels of Windsor’s first ever cat yoga at a local animal rescue mission came a two-day “PAWp up” cat cafe where people could cuddle a cat while drinking their coffee – and fill out an adoption form. For
By Alyssa Horrobin The Windsor-Essex Humane Society is extending animal control and pound service for dogs to Amherstburg. The Town of Amherstburg put out a bid for the service and Humane Society reps felt they could fill the need. The
By Angelica Haggert Fifteen dogs and seven cats. It was quite the van ride home from Texas for the Moggy Cat Rescue team. Lauren Edwards, Moggy Cat Rescue founder, was struck by the images of abandoned animals and overflowing animal
By Amos Johnson The spay and neuter voucher program is still in effect in Windsor after a successful five-year history of helping pet owners take the edge off the costs. This program is designed to help people with a low
By Mandy Matthews Whether they’re from the barnyard or the backyard, animals have been suffering through the extreme weather of January 2014. In January, new record low temperatures put Windsor’s 72-year-old record into a deep freeze when Environment Canada reported
by Hailey Trealout For a study called Reasons for Companion Animal Guardianship, 237 participants were asked why they decided to get a pet. Almost 40 per cent made loneliness the number one reason. The survey was separated by gender showing
Dogs and their owners strutted their stuff down the runway on Sept. 14 for Doggy Style, Windsor’s first dog fashion show in support of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. Organizer and local philanthropist, Jill Thompson, said dog fashion is quickly
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