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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.

VIDEO: Canada geese joined a tai chi class in Thunder Bay

VIDEO: Canada geese joined a tai chi class in Thunder Bay

Master Peng You said his class got a good laugh out of the situation
Therapy dogs brighten days during visits

Therapy dogs brighten days during visits

The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program makes regular visits to Lakehead University, the Thunder Bay Police Service station, and local long-term care homes
Humane society finding homes for senior pets

Humane society finding homes for senior pets

The Thunder Bay & District Humane Society is highlighting the advantages of adopting older pets, who can often go overlooked, in a new Senior Sundays campaign.
Sleeping Giant Exotics provides rescue services for unique creatures

Sleeping Giant Exotics provides rescue services for unique creatures

Sleeping Giant Exotics works to care for surrendered or abandoned animals, while using their training and expertise to educate people
Barks and books a winning combo at Brodie Library

Barks and books a winning combo at Brodie Library

A ‘puppy storytime’ program at the Brodie Library is helping local kids build literacy and understand the basics of dog behaviour.
Thunder Bay man uses ingenuity to rescue a skunk

Thunder Bay man uses ingenuity to rescue a skunk

A Current River couple took pity on the animal after its head got stuck in a jar
Guardian dogs keep sheep safe at Borderlands Farm

Guardian dogs keep sheep safe at Borderlands Farm

Loyal livestock guardian dogs and a saucy barn cat named Ernie play a key role in keeping the farm animals safe and content.
Dog agility skills on display this weekend

Dog agility skills on display this weekend

Sleeping Giant Dog Sports is running its first of three events in 2023 this weekend at Chippewa Park
Golf tournament raises funds to support Murillo Mutts

Golf tournament raises funds to support Murillo Mutts

Murillo Mutts Respite Refuge partners with Janzen's Pharmacy to host an inaugural charity golf tournament at the Fort William Country Club on Monday.
City man survives plunge down Middle Falls while rescuing a dog

City man survives plunge down Middle Falls while rescuing a dog

The 21-year-old was swept over the waterfall on Sunday afternoon after helping a dog to safety.
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