Many happy tails with Freedom Dog Rescue

 ABOVE: Milou is a seven-year-old Lhasa/Bichon cross currently awaiting her fur-ever home. (PHOTO: SARAH POTHIER PHOTOGRAPHY) With all the green space in Ottawa, the city really suits dog ownership. A furry companion forces you to get outside for a walk, meet neighbours, then cuddle up at the end of the day. Most people who look

The Top 25 People in the Capital: 21-25

 Photo by Valerie Keeler This year we teamed up with Crusoe, the Celebrity Dachshund, to sniff out the top dogs in the city that are actually people. Crusoe got his game face on and scouted out Ottawans that are the ones to watch. They are the best that the capital has

Golf Goes to the Dogs at the 2nd Annual Just Fore Dogs Golf Tournament

 On September 10th, 2017, the Cedarhill Golf & Country Club will be going to the dogs! The Just Fore Dogs Golf Tournament is back for it’s second year, raising much needed funds for homeless dogs in Ottawa. This year, proceeds will go towards helping two local rescues, Freedom Dog Rescue

Rock & Rescue 2017

 Photos by Emily Jefferies Friday night Ottawa Dog Rescue and Freedom Dog Rescue hosted another Rock & Rescue event for the year. Pet owners and supporters came to enjoy local live music, silent and live auctions that were donated by local businesses such as Tollden Farms, Stray Dog Brewing Company,

No Bones About It: Rock & Rescue is an Event You Don’t Want to Miss!

 On Friday May 5th, one of the biggest annual animal rescue events in Ottawa is happening at the Lone Star Loft! Now in it’s 5th year, Rock & Rescue is a fantastic show featuring live music, fun auctions, and incredible people! Each year, local rescues benefit from the money raised

Paw-sitively Fun March Rescue Events!

 Each month, animal rescues in Ottawa host various events to raise funds to help animals in need. We’ve rounded up some of the many events happening around Ottawa where you can meet adoptable pets and the organization supporting them, peruse handmade goods, and donate to a good cause. Are we

OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Toby

 Meet Toby, a 5-year-old Sharpei mix who is this week’s OLM Pet of the Week! Toby is cute as a button and is up for adoption with Freedom Dog Rescue! This sweet boy is a big snugglebug and loves to cuddle with his people. He is very playful and is

Paws Up for Fun February Events with Ottawa’s Animal Rescues

 Each month, animal rescues in Ottawa host various events to raise funds to help animals in need. We’ve rounded up some of the many events happening around Ottawa where you can meet adoptable pets and the organization supporting them, peruse handmade goods, and donate to a good cause. Are we

First Annual Just Fore Dogs Golf Tournament Benefits Homeless Dogs

 Looking for an exciting day out on the golf course? The first annual Just Fore Dogs Golf Tournament is coming up next month at Hammond Golf and Country Club. On August 13, enjoy a fun day out with friends, all while supporting two amazing local dog rescues, Freedom Dog Rescue

Rex, Pugs and Rock & Roll

 Photos supplied by Rock and Rescue Local musician Andrea Valois has two passions, music and dogs, and when you put them together the result is a rock concert that is truly bad to the bone.  Modeled after a similar event in Los Angeles, Rock and Rescue Ottawa was put together

Meet Your New BFF

 BoJangles is an awesome little eight year-young Chihuahua. Despite his epilepsy, he loves everyone and everything. BoJangles is available for adoption through Sit With Me and will be at the Greenbank location on Saturday. Looking to bring a new furry member into your family? Many animal rescues are gearing up