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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.

Trekking Paws introduces doggy day care to the city

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
Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue takes flight at former Chippewa zoo

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.
Kitty Kare looks to move beyond rescuing

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
Facing influx of animals, humane society appeals for adoptions

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.
Thunder Bay man risks life to save his dog from drowning

Thunder Bay man risks life to save his dog from drowning

Tragedy was narrowly averted amid the broken ice near the Richardson grain terminal
Inmates are training rescue dogs at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre

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.
PAWsitively Social teaches pet owners to train their dogs

PAWsitively Social teaches pet owners to train their dogs

PAWsitively Social Canine Adventures has seven instructors and offers a variety of different classes
Thunder Dog Rescue aims to find the perfect match

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.
The Dog Classroom takes new approach to puppy school

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
New OPP K-9 team assigned to Thunder Bay

New OPP K-9 team assigned to Thunder Bay

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