Educating owners on the best way to take care of their aging animals was one of the many activities as part of the third annual Cat Day. Cat Day offered various opportunities for claw trimming, microchipping and even had cats available for adoption from local rescue Last Chance Cat Ranch. Local veterinarian Dr. Kate Lupton…
The dogs days are over… for now
As a week of stress is almost over as final exams wrap up this week. Students are taking a break to see some wagging tails at Lethbridge College . Steve Seto dug in on this report.
Holiday pet adoption
As the holiday season nears closer people are hunting for the perfect gift to see someone’s face light up with joy on Chrstmas morning. Some of us may think it is the perfect time to bring in a furry friend into the family. But Steve Seto reports that it may not be as merry an…
Montreal pit bull ban brings concern to Western Canada
Tucker and Max, Cody Neale’s two pit bulls, sit for their photo to be taken. In Canada and the USA over the past 32 years, an average of 106 injuries per year have occurred from a pit bull. Since they are known as dogs with bad temperaments, they are currently banned in Montreal. What does the…
A call to change Canada’s Service Dog Act
A local woman is working with the city to ensure no one has to face losing an emotional support animal due to housing restrictions like she did. Single mom and university student Monica Stetar lost her emotional support animal Kiera a Siberian husky, after her landlord said she violated the leases no pet clause. Now…
Working to reclassify emotional support animals
A local woman is working with the city and advocating change to the Service Dog Act. She’s hoping to get emotional service animals (ESA) classified and is hoping no one else has to loose their ESA due to housing restrictions.
Emotional support animals
A local woman is working with the City of Lethbridge hoping to get emotional support animals classified under the Service Dog Act.
Pet owners struggle to find affordable rentals
Finding an ideal home to rent in Lethbridge can be challenging, but pet owners say high costs due to extra fees are making it impossible to find affordable rentals. The Residential Tenancies Act in Alberta says landlords can decide if animals are allowed in their properties or not. The act also allows landlords to charge…
Pets for presents
Playful puppies and cute kittens are someone’s idea of the perfect present for friends and family this holiday season. With their fluffy fur and tiny tails, they can be hard to resist. Meagan Williams looks at why you should think twice about giving pets as a gift this Christmas.
“Pet Pondering” is new trend at library
By Morgen Dietz Attention pet lovers, this contest at the Library might be for you. The Buchanan Library is hosting an event entitled “Pondering Pets”. The event consists of taking photos of your pet and writing at caption of what the pet is thinking about. You can then submit the photo via email, Twitter, Facebook…