Category: Pets & Animals
Local happenings for Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving is the first family gathering of the autumn season and Canadians have a lot to be thankful for. Celebrate the kick-off of autumn by making new memories with family…
A dog-friendly festival like no other – October West Beer Fest
Do you enjoy local small brewery craft beers? On October 19th opportunity knocks! The 2nd Annual October West Beer Fest is coming to Kanata. This festival is an independent craft…
A few fun events happening in Stittsville this weekend
Where did September go – seems like it just flew by with so much to do and so many events to take in. Here is a bit of a wrap-up…
Updated: Support Responsible Dog Owners of Canada through FundScrip campaign
Responsible Dog Owners of Canada (RDOC) is a registered, non-profit, national organization comprised of volunteers who believe that responsibility, respect and recognition are fundamental components of dog ownership. They are…
Fernbank Road’s hidden oasis for the socialized pooch
We took a ride up Fernbank Road this week to visit Barkwood Forest, the home of Boogity Dog Walking service. We had heard from many about this safe location for…
Halloween going to the dogs at the HolliBell Foundation doggie walk-a-thon
(HolliBell volunteers supporting the June Doggie Walk-a-Thon at Sunset Farms in Stittsville. Photo: Hollibell) Created in the fall of 2018 with its mission to continuously help raise funds for animals…
Lots to do in Stittsville for the weekend and into next week
Just when you thought it might possibly be a quiet weekend — not so much. Many activities are taking place in Stittsville and beyond our borders. Some important dates to note…
Dog walkers disregarding privileges at Stittsville Dog Park – Shea Woods
It has been brought to our attention by Responsible Dog Owners Canada (RDOC) that those people walking their dogs along the Shea Woods trails and the forest area, unfortunately, are not…
Sultan Farm Sanctuary – tour the sunflowers and support the animals
(Sultan Sanctuary Farm – field of sunflowers. All photos: Jessica Sultan) A drive down Flewellyn Road in the past week will have treated you to the sight of 8 acres…
Dog park clean-up time around the corner and in the woods – Shea Woods that is
(Responsible Dog Owners Canada (RDOC) Park Clean-Up Day. Photo: RDOC) It is that time of year again, when Stittsville’s local dog park needs a good clean. ‘Park Clean-Up Days’ are held by…
Granite Ridge residents experience ‘Country Fair’ at home
(Florence (left), John (right) and nurse, Lisa (middle) enjoy the animals at the Petting Farm – animals provided by Debbie and Ross McCaig. Photo: Amanda Paterson, Granite Ridge) At Granite…
HolliBell Foundation rescues animals – now seeking sponsors for annual calendar
HolliBell Foundation is a local charitable organization that helps rescued animals. It was founded by Heidi Bell and Caroline Hollingworth. In 2014, Heidi, created her charitable organization ‘Cupcakes for a…
Black legged or deer ticks on the rise in Eastern Ontario
Black legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) have increased in numbers in our part of the country this year. There have been several reported cases in Stittsville. With so…
Donkeys prove to be a ‘hoof full’ at Sultan’s Farm Sanctuary
(The Sultan donkeys – left is Jenny and on the right is Gina. Photo: Jessica Sultan) It was all set for July 4 at 9:00 am – Jenny and Gina…
Recent reports of bear sightings in Stittsville area – some tips to stay safe
(A close-up of a black bear. Photo: Canadian Wildlife Federation) As humans increasingly encroach on bears’ natural habitat and as bears increasingly become habitualized to humans, it’s no surprise that…