pomeranian rescue

• 'Help Is Four Feet Away' Dogs Key Part of Search and Rescue

Many of us would assume that this unit is funded by the government. This isn't so. It's a non-profit agency. They're continually in need of new funds for basic support such as transportation, leashes, vests and food. And they also seek new recruits. Just because some of the members are firefighters or paramedics doesn't mean volunteers have to have a service background. Any fit person willing to follow the training program could qualify. Don't have a dog? Don't worry. Dogs can be provided for you. Just don't expect a pug or pomeranian. "Not all dogs can make it," says [Gerry Desjardins]. Even though Desjardins has a giving nature, you might not want to be one of his neighbours. When most neighbors need help, they ask each other for a cup of sugar or an egg. Not Desjardins. He "borrows n...

• Winnipeg Free Press
• October 15, 2009

• Little Baby, Big Problem

They think the dog is rebelling, which is not the case... the dog is confused by all the changes in routine and disruptions to their schedule. The parents are frustrated and sleep-deprived and, in the midst of being challenged by parenting, they don't have the energy or time to devote to training the dog. We want to help families prepare in advance. "If you bring home a baby and then suddenly try to train a dog not to go on a certain piece of furniture or play with certain toys, it is stressful for you and the dog," says [Juli Wilson]. "But if you prepare the dog ahead of time for the change in routine, and set boundaries for what the dog is allowed and not allowed to do, and have basic obedience under control, the dog will be settled into this routine by the time the baby arrives. Th...

..., Having Hope at Home, to Darcy's Animal Rescue Centre. If you purchase tickets ($25 for students/... . -- Shawna Musto, Winnipeg. Baxter. Pomeranian mix / 11 weeks. This is Baxter. He looks sweet and...

• Winnipeg Free Press
• August 26, 2009