Foster cat Samantha sitting on chair.
Feature Stories

Being a Cat Foster Parent

My family has had cats my whole life. A few of those cats have been skittish or shy, but they loved me so my family called me “The Cat Whisperer”. I’ve grown up loving cats and got my own first cat in 2019.

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Events

Dorchester Pet Fest

Adore animals? Love the outdoors and great food? Join us for a fantastic weekend activity and support a worthy cause at Dorchester Pet Fest! 

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Client Stories

Piper and Laurie

Like far-too-many partners fleeing domestic abuse, Laurie was afraid to leave her beloved 10 year-old canine companion Piper behind, even if it meant putting her own life in jeopardy by staying.

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Client Stories

Samantha and Tippy

Trapped in a situation of constant domestic abuse, Samantha’s only moments of peace and hope came when she nuzzled Tippy’s furry head beneath her chin.

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Pet Care & Resources

Dog ate Cannabis? What to do!

We know that most dogs will eat anything they can grab! Marijuana has become increasingly accessible and popular in recent years, and reports of cannabis-induced toxicosis in pets have increased significantly in North America since 2018.

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Client Stories

Andrew and Jax

Andrew didn’t want his financial situation to stop him from being a responsible pet owner and having his beloved canine companion Jax neutered.

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Chika
Client Stories

Laurette and Chika

Chika is a beautiful 13 year-old ball of love who shares her living space with her favourite human Laurette. Laurette approached PAWS for some assistance to cover some much-needed dental work that would greatly improve Chika’s quality of life.

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