Pets & Animals

These stories about local pets, animals and animal lovers in Sudbury are made possible through the continued support of House of Broadloom as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Pets & Animals: 3 semi-unusual pets and why people love them

Ever considered getting a bird, reptile or pig?

Nov 13, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Taking the fright out of Halloween for your pets

The spooky season is fun but can raise a few issues for pet owners. Dr. Courtney Andrews provides some tips on safety, costumes and anxiety

Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Vet offers advice after Ontario sees 1st rabies death in 57 years

Sudbury.com’s veterinary expert, Dr. Courtney Andrews, discusses the risk of rabies to pets and people and provides insights into the disease, how to avoid it and vaccination against it

Oct 4, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Rescued barred owl returned to the wilds of Windy Lake

A barred owlet was rescued from the side of the road in late May, taken care of by The Owl Foundation in southern Ontario, flown back north by Canadian Wings of Rescue and released into the wild last week by Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre volunteers

Sep 17, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Leptospirosis, blastomycosis and cyanobacteria, oh my!

Getting out into nature with pets is fun and healthy, but owners should be aware of three illnesses in particular that animals (and people!) can pick up out in the wild

Sep 4, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Take part virtually in ‘Pawsitive Strides’ fundraiser

National virtual walkathon supports SPCAs and humane societies across Canada

Aug 20, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Why getting pet insurance just makes sense

Insurance can be ‘a great sense of relief when you find yourself at an emergency clinic,’ says veterinarian Dr. Courtney Andrews

Aug 6, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Sudbury artist takes pet portrait commissions

‘Some people are so moved, and they cry’ upon receiving their pet’s portrait, says artist Sue Lampinen

Jul 23, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Pets & Animals: So your pet ate something it shouldn’t have

Marijuana and Xylitol are fine for people, but not so much for dogs and cats — here’s what to do if your furry friend munches on products containing them

Jul 12, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Pets & Animals: Introducing Her Worship Minousse the Pet Mayor

Sudbury cat, who happens to belong to Sudbury poet laureate Alex Tétreault, won the Panache bookstore’s ‘pet mayor’ contest

Jun 27, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

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