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Emma Dempsey Gillespie
Aug 1996 – Aug 31st, 2012 We adopted Emma from the SPCA in January of 1997. She had been abandoned twice before she came to live with us. How lucky we were to have her as a member of our family for 15 1/2 years! She will be missed but will always be forever in […]
Read MoreThomas Ryan-Benedict
November 1993 – September 17, 2012 Thomas was our love bug and purr monster! There never was a happier and more social kitty cat. He loved strawberries, blueberries, and moving the furniture. His deep motor boat purr and beautiful white whiskers were his best features. You filled our hearts and lives for 18+ years and […]
Read MoreNorthwood and PetFocus: A Pet-Friendly Partnership
Dozens of residents and tenants of Northwood enjoy the benefits of pet ownership and now many of those pets will benefit from a new partnership with PetFocus Veterinary Group. The partnership will see a team from PetFocus’ Woodbury Veterinary Hospital location come to Northwood at the Harbour to offer complimentary health screening, deworming and vaccinations […]
Read More“Tails on the Rails” Event to Mark the Launch of Cleaner Trails Campaign
A partnership of PetFocus (Westwood Hills) and SMBARTA Use of the SMB Rails to Trails corridor has increased – hikers, bikers and equestrians are all enjoying the trails and the number of people out with their furry canine companions is also growing. This is good news… except that where there are dogs, there are often […]
Read MoreThe Truth About Pet Food By-Products
By-Product: A secondary product produced in addition to the principle product, according to the AAFCO Official Publication 2008. Myth: Pet foods containing ingredients listed as “by-products” are inferior. Truth: By-products are common ingredients in both human and pet food. A by-product is simple something produced in the making of something else. By-products come from many […]
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