For the Love of Pets Pet sitting & Pet Care services

21/01/2025

Extreme cold is here!

Limit your furry companion's outdoor time and watch for signs of cold stress like shivering or paw-lifting. Wipe paws after walks to remove salt and chemicals, and never leave pets in a cold car, as they can quickly develop hypothermia.

If you’re concerned about an animal left outside, call Provincial Animal Welfare Services at 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625) immediately. For emergencies, call 911.

Stay warm and visit ontariospca.ca for more cold weather pet safety tips.

12/01/2025

After 23 years, it’s time to get our website revamped 😊

09/01/2025

Update: the dogs have been found safe and sound and are now home.

Thank you for your help!

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Have you seen my friends?

We were on a fantastic adventure last night in the area of Farmers Way and Piperville Road.

By-law picked me up and took this great picture of me, but my two buddies (boxer mix) escaped into the woods and it's really cold.

Please call 3-1-1 if you spot them so By-law can help them too! Ottawa and Valley Lost Pet Network

30/12/2024

Kudos to the brave 🙏

12/12/2024

SPCA de l'Outaouais

🎄🎅 𝗢𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲́𝗲𝘀! 🎅🎄

Les fêtes approchent à grands pas, et on a une mission spéciale pour vous : trouver 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗲̈𝗹 𝗼𝘂 𝗱'𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 pour nos futurs pensionnaires! ❄️🐾✨

Que ce soit un nom inspiré par la magie de Noël, un personnage des fêtes, ou un mot évoquant l'hiver, on est ouverts à toutes vos suggestions! 🎁🌟

Partagez vos idées en commentaires et aidez-nous à offrir un nom tout doux à nos petits protégés! 🐾🎶

On a hâte de voir vos propositions! 🎉💖

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🎄🎅 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀! 🎅🎄

The holidays are fast approaching, and we've got a special mission for you: come up with 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 for our future boarders! ❄️🐾✨

Whether it's a name inspired by the magic of Christmas, a holiday character, or a word evoking winter, we're open to all your suggestions! 🎁🌟

Share your ideas in the comments and help us give our little charges a sweet name! 🐾🎶

We can't wait to see your suggestions! 🎉💖

12/12/2024

Keep your cats indoors!

The temperature is expected to plummet tonight. The cold weather can pose dangers to your pet, especially cats who are allowed to roam.

Angel, a stray cat who was found lost and alone outdoors, was brought to the OHS so she could get the warmth, shelter, food and care she needed.

If you find a stray cat outdoors in the cold, call us at 613-725-3166 ext. 223 to ensure the cat can return home safely. If the cat is in danger, call Ottawa By-Law Services at 3-1-1.

For more information on what to do if you find a stray animal, visit: https://ow.ly/yknY50UpUQV

10/12/2024

Taking your dog to an off-leash park?

Remember – you must keep your dog under control at all times.

Out of respect for everyone using the park, please keep your dog within sight and under voice control at all times.

More info about dogs in : https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/animals-and-pets/dogs -39bd3baf-75b5-4a40-8b09-f1e6654ba1f6

02/12/2024

Urgent

😻😻😻 WE HAVE A FOSTER TO ADOPT PLACEMENT FOR THE LITTLE BOY !!! YAY 😻😻😻 !!!

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*** EXTREMELY URGENT !!! ***

Hello Friends ,

Once again we are in the middle of a rodeo and once again a cat desperately needs your help !

I'll try to make the long story short . A kitty boy was surrendered by his owner to another rescue group . Their foster cancelled the last minute . We took over the kitty's care so he didn't need to go to a shelter . But our foster family can't handle him . The kitty is super sweet and loving but he is really hyper and demands attention around the clock . He just has too much energy. To make the things worse , he has been let to roam while owned and he constantly wants to go outside .

We need a placement for him IMMEDIATELY. He is fully vetted - neutered , with his shots up to date , treated for parasites upon intake and kept strictly indoors since . Perfectly healthy .

He would do best in a household with a catio where he can play and burn this extra energy . Walks on harness are a possibility as well . He would like a young energetic ( preferably female ) cat as a playmate also . We don't know how he is with dogs .

Is there anyone willing to give him a chance in life ???
It sounds pathetic but in his situation a catio could save him . We are willing to drive him to his new place even if it's far , as long as it's the right spot for him .

Please spread the word around and contact us ASAP if you could help him !!! I won't post his picture here (respecting the request of the other rescue ) but I'll send it to you in the Messenger , together with other details .

Thank you so much for your help ❤!!!

29/11/2024

Winter Dog Walking Update 🐾

Starting December 1, dog-walking in Gatineau Park will be limited to the 4 designated winter hiking trails. Why?

1️⃣ Conservation: Even leashed dogs can stress wildlife, especially as they struggle to survive harsh winter conditions.

2️⃣ Winter Recreation: Dogs aren’t allowed on cross-country ski, snowshoe, or snow bike trails. They can damage the trail quality, leave waste behind, and their tracks can make skiing unsafe.

Here are the dog-friendly winter trails (December 1 to April 14):

📍 Sugarbush Trail (Chelsea, Gatineau Park Visitor Centre)
📍 Lauriault Trail (Mackenzie King Estate, P6)
📍 Pioneers Trail (Hull sector of Gatineau, P3)
📍 Capital Pathway (Hull sector of Gatineau, P1/P3)

Remember to always keep your dog leash and to stay on official, marked trails.

More info: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/dog-walking?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social



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20/11/2024

𝗢𝗻 𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗤-𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗻'𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲́𝘁𝗲́ 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲́𝗲 🙀🥰💗

Avec son look de petite British Shorthair et son caractère tranquille, on aurait cru qu’elle partirait en moins de deux 😺

Q-Tip est une minette adorable qui mérite un foyer doux et apaisant. Elle apprécie la quiétude et aura besoin d’une famille patiente qui lui laissera le temps de s’installer à son rythme. 🏡✨

Côté santé, Q-Tip a un peu de tartre, une légère gingivite et quelques dents manquantes. Une visite chez le vétérinaire pour établir un bon plan d’entretien dentaire serait idéale pour elle. 🩺🦷

Vous êtes prêts à offrir à Q-Tip le foyer calme et aimant dont elle rêve? Venez la rencontrer! 😻

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𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗤-𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘁 🙀🥰💗

With her British Shorthair looks and her quiet personality, we thought she'd be gone in no time 😺

Q-Tip is an adorable little girl who deserves a gentle, soothing home. She appreciates peace and quiet and will need a patient family who will give her time to settle in at her own pace. 🏡✨

On the health side, Q-Tip has a little tartar, mild gingivitis and a few missing teeth. A visit to the vet to establish a good dental maintenance plan would be ideal for her. 🩺🦷

Are you ready to give Q-Tip the calm, loving home she dreams of? Come and meet her! 😻

15/11/2024

Help Papineau Homeless Cats please share 🙏

Please share , guys 🙏 ! Beautiful SWEET PEA needs to find a forever loving home of her own 💖 .

Thank you for the fabulous poster , Miranda ☺️ !!!

02/11/2024

The Gentle Barn

02/11/2024

Gatineau Park Parc de la Gatineau

Still down for more dog-walking on the trails?

Though not quite the tail end of fall, your leashed pet can use most trails until November 30:

🐶 Remember – dogs aren’t allowed on trails with a ‘K’ (King Mountain, Pink Lake, Luskville)

💩 Pick up after your dog and dispose of the bag in a garbage can

Enjoy the in-between season with your furry friend: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/blog/gatineau-parks-in-between-season?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

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