Spring Has Sprung. How can you ensure your pet’s safety?

Spring Has Sprung. How can you ensure your pet’s safety?

As the warmer weather approaches, spring adventures are upon us. Something we can probably all agree we’re in need of. While we’re out soaking up that Vitamin D, it’s important that we are aware and alert of potential threats to our fur babies too. Update Identification  Accidents can happen to anyone and it’s important all bases are covered to ensure the safety of our pets. Before heading out on an adventure, it’s crucial that all identification tags and microchip information is up to date. In the event that your pet needs help finding its way back home, your tags/microchip will make a big difference! Avoid Poison Whether in your house or outside, plants add lots of life to our environment. […]

When should I seek professional wildlife assistance?

When should I seek professional wildlife assistance?

With mating season upon us for many species, our animal services team is receiving an influx of inquiries about potentially orphaned wildlife. There are a few crucial pieces of knowledge when it comes to respecting and taking care of the wildlife in our community. Not all who Wander are Orphaned One of the first assumptions when encountering a baby animal is that it has lost its mother and needs our assistance. Although a fair thought, it is important to know that mothers often leave their babies to forage for food. During this process, it can be assumed that they have been left for good. Be sure to wait and monitor […]

Keeping things Firework Friendly

Keeping things Firework Friendly

It’s about that time to fire up the barbeque and head to the back deck! With Victoria Day around the corner, there might be some fireworks coming too. Although wonderful to celebrate with our pets by our side, fireworks often cause panic rather than enjoyment for our furry friends. Check out our best advice to keep your pet comfortable this long weekend! Small Pets Your smaller, primarily indoor friends are likely to frighten easily from loud noises. If you’re worried about loud noises scaring your small pet, consider moving their cage to a quieter, more secluded place in your home (ie. the basement). Some animals burrow when frightened so be […]