Pet Corner - Animal Related News and Content

Animal welfare laws pertaining to wildlife in Canada are currently largely a patchwork of provincial and municipal bylaws.

The Montréal Biodôme welcomed three lynx cubs on May 1st. The kittens and their mother are doing well.

This month's group of Animatch dogs includes a high-energy pup, a senior golden retriever, and a bonded duo from Armenia.

A list of 4 activities to do on Easter weekend 2022.

Some cute dogs looking for a forever home!

Donate or sponsor donkey at the donkey sanctuary of Canada as a gift for your loved one on Valentine's Day.

The Trudeau International Airport has added Sonic, a 5-week old puppy to their K9 unit.

Loki, a Lynx at the ecomuseum zoo has been put down due to health issues.

A new dog park is being built at Benevoles park in Kirkland.

Animatch has four new pups up for adoption!

Thankfully, in 2022, we live in a world where there's simply no need to shop for a pet when there are so many looking to be adopted!

Rhonda Massad returns with Dr. Christina Nosotti to talk about some crate training for your new puppy if you decided to gift one for the...

West Island News' Rhonda Massad sits down yet again with Dr. Christina Nosotti to talk about some holiday hazards and what behaviors to...

Are you looking to add a new member to your family this Christmas?

A caution to Pincourt pet owners!

Here are the latest doggos searching for their new family at Animatch. Are you their forever home?

Starting November 2nd, 2021, pet therapy will be back at our population vaccination site at the Gerry-Robertson Community Center!

An update on the bird that disappeared from the ecomuseum and their special activities.

A West Island family is unexpectedly searching for a new home for their three cats.

Are you looking to adopt a dog? Animatch has what you are looking for.

Here's what the Ecomuseum has going on this season to make your Autumn magical and memorable.

Are you looking for a furry friend to adopt? Animatch has you covered. The West Island News is collaborating with the Animatch team to...

When a California man made his usual stop at the bank, he had no idea he would be the witness to a furry crime.

Dog imported into Ontario from Iran tests positive for rabies.

Looking to adopt a dog in need of a home? Animatch has what you are looking for.

New addition at the Ecomuseum Zoo!

Here are some animal sanctuaries you'll feel good about supporting!

Check out these activities at Montréal Space for Life!

Local advertisements selling ducklings online leaving parents between a rock and a hard place.

Diane Levesque, owner of Refuge Balto in Vaudreuil, is calling out to the community to help place 118 dogs coming into Trudeau Airport...

About 8 years ago, Mike Grenier fell in love with his job at A Horse Tale Rescue, a shelter in Hudson, providing horses with a safe and lovi

Here are the West Island Animatch dogs up for adoption in April 2021! It's your chance to give a dog a furever home.

The Ecomuseum Bids Adieu To The Majestic Grey Wolf It is with deep sadness that West Island News must report the passing of Gargamel, the...

Prevention: your dog’s best form of defence against Ticks and Fleas

West Island News is happy to share that The Zoo de Granby's Amur leopard, Hope, gave birth to 2 cubs just last Friday!

See all of the little protégés waiting for their furever homes and learn more about the Montreal SPCA's adoption procedures and fees.

Here are the Animatch dogs up for adoption in February 2021! It's your chance to give a dog a furever home.

Helping your pet maintain the organs which enable them to sense and be happy in the world is a priority. Read on to find out how you can rec

having a pet dog can provide you with necessary emotional comfort and solace. After all, human beings are social animals,

As of 2016, there are more than one million dogs in Quebec. This means one in four Quebec households includes a dog in the home.

Cats are fiercely independent creatures who virtually care for themselves. Pet parents. But as age progresses, both medical and psychologica

Medicating your pet requires you to be very responsible dosage-wise. It’s not like you can just give your animal the amount

The cannabis industry has long ago entered the lives of our animals. We have watched it slowly progress from a little known and suspicious t