MART - Maritime Animal Response Team

08/03/2025

The MART team would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the late Mil Allison, founder of Dun Roamin Animal Rescue and, later, A Dozen Roses Animal Rescue. The world needs more rescuers and just lost one of the greats.

05/03/2025

February was a quiet month for MART! Most of the dog cases were in the northern part of the province and we had more stray cats than missing one. Luckily for us, “not busy” is a good way to be! In February we were able to reunite 6 dogs and 2 cats with their families and bring in 4 strays from the cold.

Here’s hoping the leprechaun of March is as much a good luck charm as Cupid!

19/02/2025

I’ve been remiss in tallying up our 2024 numbers! But finally, here they are. 208 missing pets returned to their families and 29 stray cats brought in from the elements!

We had some sad moments too, with a small number of animals found deceased (3 dogs, 1 cat, if memory serves. We don’t always announce it so therefore don’t always track it.). And about 12% of the cases we worked this year remain unsolved or still in progress.

24/01/2025

The very first official Stray Victim is Hoss. We had set a trap hoping he was another cat (his doppelgänger!) and he was easy to trap but not the cat we were looking for. After being posted on the community page for a couple weeks, no one came forward so it seems he has no home. We believe he once lived in a house based on his behaviour with the temporary foster but we think it’s been awhile since he trusted humans. Yesterday he went to the vet for his neuter thanks to the Oromocto SPCA and now he is settling into a foster home that Saving Paws was able to connect us with. He will spend the next few weeks, or however long it takes, learning to trust again. Our hope is that he’ll come out of his shell and eventually be able to be adopted out to a new family. Stay tuned for updates on this shy boy. This is just the beginning of the good that can come from rescues working together!

10/01/2025

Not all hero’s wear capes.

Sometimes they wear a climbing harness,ropes,and spiked boots.
I think most of us,at one point in our lives,has seen a cat up in a tree. They may be well equipped to climb,with sharp claws and a stockpile of 9 lives,but that doesn’t always mean they feel safe or confident enough to down climb.
If you ever see a kitty stuck up high in a tree please don’t assume they can get themselves down. Take time to observe them and try to coax them down with some yummy treats.
But if all else fails you could call the professionals at Advanced Arborist Tree Service Ltd. They’re safely equipped to get that precious baby down in no time at all.

05/01/2025

EXCITING PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!

I’m sure it would come as no surprise that when we are trying to find people’s lost animals, we come across a lot of other animals who need help. In some cases, we have a fairly steady stream of extra animals with each case; we were talking about one today that has resulted in an additional 16 cats being rescued!

Most cities and towns have a place where stray cats can go but when it comes to rural areas, there isn’t a set-in-stone place that will take these animals on, and with shelters struggling to keep up with the ever-growing population of animals needing their help, we’ve had more than one incident where we weren’t sure what to do with an animal.

But now, in partnership with the Oromocto SPCA and Paw & Order, MART is excited to announce a bit of a side gig, called MART SVU (the Stray Victims Unit.) The 3 organizations collaborated to raise some funds to specifically set aside to care for these stray victims and you will continue to see events throughout the year to not only continue to fund this effort but also to raise awareness about how to help prevent more pets from becoming lost, since strays are sometimes the result of pets being lost. This division will focus primarily on cats, because dogs are protected by the NBSPCA, but may include other small animals where necessary. We will endeavour to share stories with you of some of the animals that benefit from this partnership.

This doesn’t change anything about MART’s primary mission. Our main task will still be reuniting lost animals with their families. This will simply allow us to help some other animals find families along the way.

01/01/2025

In the final month of the year, we were able to assist 8 dogs, 9 cats and 1 bunny to get to safety and warmth whether in their home or with a rescue if they had no home.

Please watch our page for our annual summary and an exciting partnership announcement in the coming days!

31/12/2024

Imagine the sky suddenly exploding unexpectedly. How would you react? Run? Hide? Cry? Do whatever you can to get away from it?

That’s what fireworks are like for your pets. Do them a favour and don’t take them to fireworks. Not on NYE or ever. Better yet, don’t do fireworks.

25/12/2024

Shout out to all the animal rescues, animal caretakers, pet boarding facilities, veterinarians, vet techs and assistants who are spending some portion of their day feeding animals, cleaning up p**p, walking dogs and otherwise giving their love to animals while most of the world is sitting in pyjamas and drinking cocoa with their families on Christmas Day. We see you and we appreciate you!

24/12/2024

The MART team would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday season and remind you that in the midst of all the hustle and bustle there are some things you can do to keep your furry family members safe.

The activity can be scary for them. If people are coming and going frequently or you have guests over, give them a quiet place to go and something to do. Crate your dogs if they are a flight risk or nervous. Exercise them ahead of visitors so they’re tired. Don’t let them be at or near the door when you answer it!

If you’re travelling, keep animals in crates in your vehicle or at the very least, for dogs, tethered in the car. Leash them before opening any doors and for cats, just don’t let them out until you’re inside. Label the crate with the words “in the event of an emergency, DO NOT OPEN” and put an emergency contact number.

Remember, while the festivities might be fun for you, they aren’t necessarily fun for your pets. So keep them safe, enjoy your family and friends without them and if all else fails, you know where to find us!

27/11/2024

EEEK! We're pretty excited that our calendars are ready to start being ordered!

Here's how this will work. Click the link and fill out the form to place your order. Once your submit your order, e-transfer the payment to [email protected]. We will send you a confirmation email within 48 hours of receiving your payment.

We are hoping to place two orders: one before December 25th and one after. If you are picking up the calendar, we will notify you of the location when they are ready. If they are being mailed, you will get them in the mail once they are printed (hopefully the Canada Post strike is over by then!)

Our goal is for you to be able to get them before Christmas or before the New Year depending on when you order. Please follow this link to place your order: https://forms.gle/XEEHYMxdar64dMnF6

25/11/2024

Update - he’s been found safe! He was checking out someone’s garage and got stuck in there. And the fence has been fixed! :)

This guy got away with his brother yesterday when their fence blew down. They were seen several times and his brother since has returned home but he’s still out there. He’s been seen most recently near the Westmorland street bridge. Although he’s friendly , we are asking people NOT TO CHASE OR CALL OUT TO HIM! Because he’s been chased a few times already, and because he’s in a high traffic area, he may bolt and that can be incredibly dangerous! Please just call the number if you see him.

23/11/2024

Have you been out to Paw and Order to see us yet? It’s a happening spot! Here until 2:00 or until the people stop showing up! Don’t miss out!

23/11/2024

23/11/2024

Did you make an ornament with us at Pawlooza? We are here at Paw and Order having our fundraiser. Come and get your ornament, check out the dog art, the auction items and have some hot chocolate with us!

19/11/2024

Heads up! Are you coming to see us at Paw & Order this weekend? The Mactaquac Dam will be closed on Saturday, according to 511. But not to worry! We’ve mapped it out and for most people, it only adds a small amount of time to your travel!

Coming from New Maryland or Oromocto? Cross the bridge at Westmorland St. It will take you 2-3 minutes extra to get there.

Woodstock? Cross in Nackawic and you’ll be 2 minutes extra.

Hanwell? It’s only 2 more minutes to cross at Westmorland street.

Harvey/ Upper Kingsclear? I’m sorry it’s an extra 25 minutes but I promise you it’s worth the drive!

Downtown Fredericton or Fredericton north? It’s always been shorter to take the north side route through Douglas!

18/11/2024

SANTA PIC DAY! Come see us at Paw & Order this Saturday, November 23rd from 10am - 2pm. We will have hot chocolate, a silent auction, pup cups, dog art and all the funds raised will be matched by Paw & Order and donated to MART so we can continue to reunite lost pets with their families!

Did you make an ornament with us at Pawlooza? Come pick it up this Saturday and check out what we have going on. And meet the MART team!

Paw & Order is located at 800 Tripp Settlement Rd.