August 2021

The word “mutt” often has negative connotations. In fact, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word was originally used around the turn of the 20th century to describe a person as a fool. For dogs, it refers to a dog that is not purebred, or mixed-breed. Oftentimes, when people decide they want a dog, they […]

Ingredients Dogs Can & Can’t Have The crisp and cool autumn air and falling leaves bring plenty of holiday gatherings and delicious foods. Your dog will undoubtedly want to partake in the festivities, but which ingredients are safe for him to enjoy with you Find out which of your favorite fall ingredients are safe for

Does your dog walk you instead of you walking your dog? Are you leash training? Do you have a dog who you take on walks? In all of these scenarios, a harness is a much better choice than walking with leash attached to a flat collar. Walking with a harness distributes pressure from pulling over

We take care of our furred and feathered family members by feeding them the best food; giving them love and affection (even when the cat very obviously hates us for it); playing and exercising them; and yet, we often forget their mouths need care too. As pet owners, we want our pets to have the

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us. Many of us are already working from home, finding new ways to be productive and to entertain ourselves, and new methods to connect with our loved ones. For those of us who are pet owners, however, the quarantine comes with an added challenge: stocking up on essentials

Gus came to us from another shelter in Ontario. He was actually thought to have “sundown syndrome”, because of his fear at night and around shadows. We were able to find a foster, Lucy, who patiently helped him come out of his shell. We were prepped for sundown syndrome, did all of the research we

Melissa is one of CHR’s volunteers. She had this to say about her foster fail, Paloma. “Before fostering Paloma, I had previously fostered 6 dogs. I thought I had a pretty clear decision that I didn’t want to commit to having a dog forever, and I have had some pretty amazing fosters over time, but

While we’re all stuck at home trying to entertain ourselves, work remotely, keep the kids entertained, sanitize our hands – and everything else multiple times a day – there’s another member of the family that you may not be considering during the current Covid-19 crisis: our furry friends. It isn’t just people who are having

People often associate September with the start of school, football season, and Fall — it’s also Responsible Dog Ownership Month. So while you’re planning your seasonal fun, consider ways to celebrate your dog and practice your own responsible dog ownership. What does being a responsible dog owner mean to you? Is it simply providing shelter,

Fall in is full swing, and Halloween is rapidly approaching. With many of the usual festivities of the season being called into question during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it may come as a comfort to dog lovers that those miniature bumblebee, princess, and superhero outfits are still in all the pet stores and costume shops