Meet this month's featured Animatch adoptees
Meet Praline, Ozzy, Brandi, and Jeffrey, some of the pups searching for their perfect match; a family who will love them unconditionally.
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Hannah Johnston
- Oct 9
- 2 min
Animatch's October adoptees are here; and as adorable as ever!
This roster of adorable pups are ready for a second shot at life with new, loving owners who will commit to a lifetime companion.
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Hannah Johnston
- Sep 29
- 1 min
The new Kirkland dog park is now open!
Pet parents in Kirkland are thrilled to witness the opening of a new dog run next to the Parc des Bénévoles football field.
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West Island News
- Aug 29
- 2 min
Are you looking to adopt? You could give these Animatch doggos their fur-ever homes.
Check out these four beautiful dogs in need of fur-ever homes. Animatch reminds you to adopt, don't shop!
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Hannah Johnston
- Aug 1
- 2 min
This month's Animatch adoptees are ready for their fur-ever homes
Meet Daisy, Ti-Pou, Belka and Yojik. They are some of the Animatch adoptees in search of their fur-ever homes.
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Morgan Weinmeister
- May 26
- 2 min
Canada's dangerous roadside zoo is upon us
Animal welfare laws pertaining to wildlife in Canada are currently largely a patchwork of provincial and municipal bylaws.
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Rhonda Massad
- May 19
- 2 min
Biodome welcomes 3 new lynx cubs
The Montréal Biodôme welcomed three lynx cubs on May 1st. The kittens and their mother are doing well.
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Morgan Weinmeister
- May 9
- 3 min
Here are the furry friends looking for their forever home this month at Animatch
This month's group of Animatch dogs includes a high-energy pup, a senior golden retriever, and a bonded duo from Armenia.
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Madyson Wroblewski
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Fun activities to do this Easter weekend
A list of 4 activities to do on Easter weekend 2022.
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West Island News
- Mar 31
- 3 min
New fluffy friend: dogs for adoption at Animatch
Some cute dogs looking for a forever home!
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Madyson Wroblewski
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Gift 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.
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West Island News
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Montreal International Airport welcomes new puppy to K9 unit
The Trudeau International Airport has added Sonic, a 5-week old puppy to their K9 unit.
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Madyson Wroblewski
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Saying goodbye to a furry friend at the ecomuseum
Loki, a Lynx at the ecomuseum zoo has been put down due to health issues.
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Madyson Wroblewski
- Jan 19
- 1 min
A new dog park is arriving to Kirkland
A new dog park is being built at Benevoles park in Kirkland.
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West Island News
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Dogs up for adoption at Animatch
Animatch has four new pups up for adoption!
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Morgan Weinmeister
- Jan 6
- 4 min
Adopt don't shop: these rescues in Montreal are always seeking forever families
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!
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West Island News
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Vet 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...
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West Island News
- Dec 22, 2021
- 1 min
Vet 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...
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West Island News
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
Animatch: Dogs up for adoption
Are you looking to add a new member to your family this Christmas?
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West Island News
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
A virus among skunks is making Pincourt dogs very sick
A caution to Pincourt pet owners!
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West Island News
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Pets up for adoption at Animatch
Here are the latest doggos searching for their new family at Animatch. Are you their forever home?
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West Island News
- Nov 1, 2021
- 1 min
How the Gerry Robertson Center is using pet therapy to make vaccinations painless and cuddly
Starting November 2nd, 2021, pet therapy will be back at our population vaccination site at the Gerry-Robertson Community Center!
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Madyson Wroblewski
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
The Ecomuseum Zoo has exciting news!
An update on the bird that disappeared from the ecomuseum and their special activities.
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West Island News
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
A local family has three cats searching for a new home
A West Island family is unexpectedly searching for a new home for their three cats.
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juliannacavallaro
- Oct 20, 2021
- 3 min
Animatch’s Available Furry Friends – October 2021
Are you looking to adopt a dog? Animatch has what you are looking for.
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West Island News
- Oct 2, 2021
- 1 min
The Ecomuseum welcomes a new resident to their wolf pack
Here's what the Ecomuseum has going on this season to make your Autumn magical and memorable.
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Julianna Cavallaro
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Animatch’s Available Furry Friends – September 2021
Are you looking for a furry friend to adopt? Animatch has you covered. The West Island News is collaborating with the Animatch team to...
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West Island News
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Raccoons 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.
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West Island News
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min
BREAKING: Dog imported into Ontario from Iran tests positive for rabies, euthanized.
Dog imported into Ontario from Iran tests positive for rabies.
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West Island News
- Aug 11, 2021
- 3 min
Animatch’s Available Furry Friends – August 2021
Looking to adopt a dog in need of a home? Animatch has what you are looking for.
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West Island News
- Aug 10, 2021
- 1 min
Real-life Bambi: A new addition at the Ecomuseum
New addition at the Ecomuseum Zoo!
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Morgan Weinmeister
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
Animal sanctuaries we can get behind
Here are some animal sanctuaries you'll feel good about supporting!
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West Island News
- Jun 9, 2021
- 5 min
PR: Activities for the whole family at Montréal Space for Life
Check out these activities at Montréal Space for Life!
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Morgan Weinmeister
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
Social media platforms advertising ducklings for sale: what the duck?
Local advertisements selling ducklings online leaving parents between a rock and a hard place.
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Rhonda Massad
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
118 dogs arriving from Mexico this weekend are up for adoption
Diane Levesque, owner of Refuge Balto in Vaudreuil, is calling out to the community to help place 118 dogs coming into Trudeau Airport...
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Rhonda Massad
- Apr 29, 2021
- 6 min
It'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
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Becky Donohue
- Apr 21, 2021
- 3 min
Animatch’s Available Furry Friends – April 2021
Here are the West Island Animatch dogs up for adoption in April 2021! It's your chance to give a dog a furever home.
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West Island News
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Gargamel: Forever In Our Hearts
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...
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Rhonda Massad
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
Ticks, 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
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West Island News
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
A 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!
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West Island News
- Feb 21, 2021
- 1 min
Montreal SPCA dogs up for adoption
See all of the little protégés waiting for their furever homes and learn more about the Montreal SPCA's adoption procedures and fees.
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Becky Donohue
- Jan 31, 2021
- 4 min
Animatch’s Available Furry Friends – February 2021
Here are the Animatch dogs up for adoption in February 2021! It's your chance to give a dog a furever home.
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