By Daniel Filion, feline behavior consultant at Éduchateur
February 21, 2016 – Animal Reality is proud to welcome Daniel Filion in its ranks. In joining the team of Réalité Animale, he will sign occasional chronicles. His first one takes an incisive look at some own habits to domestic cats.
By Frederic Liébart, veterinary
January 24, 2016 – Walking one’s dog when it is very cold requires the same precautions as for oneself. At a temperature below -10 degrees Celsius, your animal must be properly dressed. Bear in mind that even if he has a good size and long hair, it could also be a victim of frostbite.
By Amélie Bourdon
M.C.P. Specialist in canine behavior at Espace Chien
Member of the APDT Instructor and evaluator for the program « My Dog HAS C.L.A.S.S. »
January 6, 2016 — Buddy is a lovable Labrador. However, it is reactive when on a leash. In such a situation and at the sight of a dog, the animal expresses a heartfelt aggression when in normal time, it has the reputation of being soft.
Sylvie Lamoureux, Zootherapist member of the Association of Professional Naturopaths of Quebec (ANPQ)
Text written by François G. Cellier
January 7, 2016 – As of today, I join the Reality animal team to sign one-off chronicles. This is a golden opportunity that will allow me, as much as possible, to explain the nuances of and subtleties specific to pet therapy.
December 30, 2015 — Vast residential area where nine Balinese cats have found their niche, the ethical cattery “Under the Willow Tree” evokes the pure pleasure and an impression of never seen before. To tell all, the place is very inspiring, because it offers an environment entirely suited to the feline reality.
December 12, 2015 — Welfare of animals is refined continuously, more particularly that of dogs and cats. Day after day, the animal planet broadens its scope in their respect, thereby bringing about innovative solutions for their well-being.
Relevant evidence is Baltic, a Swedish company that makes life-jackets for humans and dogs. A few years ago, it decided to broaden its field of activity in order to satisfy another type of customers, cats.
April 28 2015 — Like an angel from heaven, Jean-Sébastien Dominique flies to the aid of animals across the country. This 27 year old man’s extraordinary sense of duty is what motivates him to volunteer for Pilots N Paws Canada, whose main purpose is to avoid euthanasia for as many animals as possible.
Pilots N Paws Canada started in 2012 in British Columbia, and follows on the footsteps of a group from the US of the same name, who indulge in similar activities. Gini Green is a handler, a volunteer rescuer and is the founder of this organization here in Canada. She saves abandoned, sick, mistreated and homeless dogs in a full time capacity. Continue reading