Morgan WeinmeisterMay 262 minCanada's dangerous roadside zoo is upon usAnimal welfare laws pertaining to wildlife in Canada are currently largely a patchwork of provincial and municipal bylaws.
Rhonda MassadMay 192 minBiodome welcomes 3 new lynx cubsThe Montréal Biodôme welcomed three lynx cubs on May 1st. The kittens and their mother are doing well.
Morgan WeinmeisterMay 93 minHere are the furry friends looking for their forever home this month at AnimatchThis month's group of Animatch dogs includes a high-energy pup, a senior golden retriever, and a bonded duo from Armenia.
Madyson WroblewskiApr 112 minFun activities to do this Easter weekendA list of 4 activities to do on Easter weekend 2022.
West Island NewsMar 313 minNew fluffy friend: dogs for adoption at AnimatchSome cute dogs looking for a forever home!
Madyson WroblewskiFeb 21 minGift your loved one a donkey for Valentine's Day!Donate or sponsor donkey at the donkey sanctuary of Canada as a gift for your loved one on Valentine's Day.
West Island NewsFeb 11 minMontreal International Airport welcomes new puppy to K9 unitThe Trudeau International Airport has added Sonic, a 5-week old puppy to their K9 unit.
Madyson WroblewskiJan 241 minSaying goodbye to a furry friend at the ecomuseum Loki, a Lynx at the ecomuseum zoo has been put down due to health issues.
Madyson WroblewskiJan 191 minA new dog park is arriving to Kirkland A new dog park is being built at Benevoles park in Kirkland.
West Island NewsJan 192 minDogs up for adoption at AnimatchAnimatch has four new pups up for adoption!
Morgan WeinmeisterJan 64 minAdopt don't shop: these rescues in Montreal are always seeking forever familiesThankfully, 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!
West Island NewsJan 41 minVet Mobile Plus - Crate training and your new puppy.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 NewsDec 22, 20211 minVet Mobile Plus - Holiday Hazards and what to look out for.West Island News' Rhonda Massad sits down yet again with Dr. Christina Nosotti to talk about some holiday hazards and what behaviors to...
West Island NewsDec 14, 20213 minAnimatch: Dogs up for adoptionAre you looking to add a new member to your family this Christmas?
West Island NewsDec 7, 20211 minA virus among skunks is making Pincourt dogs very sickA caution to Pincourt pet owners!
West Island NewsNov 17, 20212 minPets up for adoption at AnimatchHere are the latest doggos searching for their new family at Animatch. Are you their forever home?
West Island NewsNov 1, 20211 minHow the Gerry Robertson Center is using pet therapy to make vaccinations painless and cuddlyStarting November 2nd, 2021, pet therapy will be back at our population vaccination site at the Gerry-Robertson Community Center!
Madyson WroblewskiOct 28, 20211 minThe Ecomuseum Zoo has exciting news!An update on the bird that disappeared from the ecomuseum and their special activities.
West Island NewsOct 22, 20211 minA local family has three cats searching for a new homeA West Island family is unexpectedly searching for a new home for their three cats.
juliannacavallaroOct 20, 20213 minAnimatch’s Available Furry Friends – October 2021Are you looking to adopt a dog? Animatch has what you are looking for.
West Island NewsOct 2, 20211 minThe Ecomuseum welcomes a new resident to their wolf packHere's what the Ecomuseum has going on this season to make your Autumn magical and memorable.
Julianna CavallaroSep 21, 20212 minAnimatch’s Available Furry Friends – September 2021Are you looking for a furry friend to adopt? Animatch has you covered. The West Island News is collaborating with the Animatch team to...
West Island NewsSep 14, 20211 minRaccoons break into a California bank!When a California man made his usual stop at the bank, he had no idea he would be the witness to a furry crime.
West Island NewsAug 21, 20211 minBREAKING: Dog imported into Ontario from Iran tests positive for rabies, euthanized.Dog imported into Ontario from Iran tests positive for rabies.
West Island NewsAug 11, 20213 minAnimatch’s Available Furry Friends – August 2021Looking to adopt a dog in need of a home? Animatch has what you are looking for.
West Island NewsAug 10, 20211 minReal-life Bambi: A new addition at the EcomuseumNew addition at the Ecomuseum Zoo!
Morgan WeinmeisterJun 18, 20213 minAnimal sanctuaries we can get behindHere are some animal sanctuaries you'll feel good about supporting!
West Island NewsJun 9, 20215 minPR: Activities for the whole family at Montréal Space for LifeCheck out these activities at Montréal Space for Life!
Morgan WeinmeisterJun 4, 20213 minSocial media platforms advertising ducklings for sale: what the duck?Local advertisements selling ducklings online leaving parents between a rock and a hard place.
Rhonda MassadMay 11, 20211 min118 dogs arriving from Mexico this weekend are up for adoptionDiane Levesque, owner of Refuge Balto in Vaudreuil, is calling out to the community to help place 118 dogs coming into Trudeau Airport...
Rhonda MassadApr 29, 20216 minIt's Time For A Load Of Crap.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
Becky DonohueApr 21, 20213 minAnimatch’s Available Furry Friends – April 2021Here are the West Island Animatch dogs up for adoption in April 2021! It's your chance to give a dog a furever home.
West Island NewsApr 2, 20212 minGargamel: Forever In Our HeartsThe Ecomuseum Bids Adieu To The Majestic Grey Wolf It is with deep sadness that West Island News must report the passing of Gargamel, the...
Rhonda MassadMar 17, 20212 minTicks, Fleas and Mosquitoes, Oh My! Vet Mobile Plus explains how to protect your fur baby Prevention: your dog’s best form of defence against Ticks and Fleas
West Island NewsMar 11, 20211 minA Miracle At Zoo De Granby!West Island News is happy to share that The Zoo de Granby's Amur leopard, Hope, gave birth to 2 cubs just last Friday!
West Island NewsFeb 21, 20211 minMontreal SPCA dogs up for adoptionSee all of the little protégés waiting for their furever homes and learn more about the Montreal SPCA's adoption procedures and fees.
Becky DonohueJan 31, 20214 minAnimatch’s Available Furry Friends – February 2021Here are the Animatch dogs up for adoption in February 2021! It's your chance to give a dog a furever home.
Rhonda MassadDec 27, 20203 minThe Health of Your Cat’s and Dog’s Eyes, Ears, and MouthHelping 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
Rhonda MassadSep 15, 20202 min5 Ways You Can Enhance The Wellbeing Of Your Pet Doghaving a pet dog can provide you with necessary emotional comfort and solace. After all, human beings are social animals,
West Island NewsSep 9, 20202 minBoarding Your Pets? Keep These Must-Dos in Mind!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.
Rhonda MassadAug 11, 20204 minCBD Oil For Cats Suffering Feline Senile DementiaCats are fiercely independent creatures who virtually care for themselves. Pet parents. But as age progresses, both medical and psychologica
Rhonda MassadAug 5, 20204 minCBD Oil Dog Treats: How To Get The Dosage RightMedicating your pet requires you to be very responsible dosage-wise. It’s not like you can just give your animal the amount
West Island NewsJul 18, 20203 minCBD Oil For Horses: 3 Most Frequently Asked Questions AnsweredThe cannabis industry has long ago entered the lives of our animals. We have watched it slowly progress from a little known and suspicious t