Pets & Animals

These stories about local Pets, Animals and people behind the animal scene are made possible through the continued support of the First Nation Housing Professional Association as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Trekking Paws introduces doggy day care to the city

Trekking Paws can accommodate 10 dogs at its May Street site, with clients coming in all shapes and sizes

May 29, 2023 12:24 PM Read more >

Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue takes flight at former Chippewa zoo

The Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue has launched a 50/50 draw as it works to revamp the former Chippewa Park Zoo to rehabilitate a range of wild animals.

May 18, 2023 4:54 PM Read more >

Kitty Kare looks to move beyond rescuing

The cat rescue was founded in 2010 by a group who had been volunteering at the city's animal services department

May 9, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Facing influx of animals, humane society appeals for adoptions

The Thunder Bay and District Humane Society has launched a call-out for adoptions, saying an influx of animals has left it nearing capacity.

May 4, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay man risks life to save his dog from drowning

Tragedy was narrowly averted amid the broken ice near the Richardson grain terminal

Apr 10, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Inmates are training rescue dogs at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre

Four fostered dogs have been paired with four specifically-chosen inmates to learn how to walk on a lead, ignore distractions, and obey commands.

Mar 27, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

PAWsitively Social teaches pet owners to train their dogs

PAWsitively Social Canine Adventures has seven instructors and offers a variety of different classes

Mar 22, 2023 2:29 PM Read more >

Thunder Dog Rescue aims to find the perfect match

Rebecca Estey founded Thunder Dog Rescue, keeping in mind the importance of finding the right potential pet owners for the right dogs.

Mar 9, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >

The Dog Classroom takes new approach to puppy school

After a long career as a registered vet technician, Ann-Marie Mayes started organizing puppy schools, which led to her creating The Dog Classroom

Feb 22, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

New OPP K-9 team assigned to Thunder Bay

Const. Amy Sloan and Edo, a Belgian Malinois, are now working out of the city

Feb 8, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

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