Category: Pets & Animals
Sunflowers, new baby goat and winter preparations brings flurry of activity to Sultan Farm Sanctuary
Hello to our readers! It’s been awhile! I thought I knew what ‘busy’ was, but from the end of August (when our sunflowers reached peak) to this first week of…
Stittsville Atom B2 RAMS give back to Big Sky Ranch
(Photos provided by Kristal Medaglia) Do you like animals? Our local Stittsville RAMS Atom B2 hockey team sure do. The team volunteered on November 2nd, to give back to the…
Ottawa By-law provide dog park etiquette and signage clarification
In the City of Ottawa, dogs must be on-leash and under control at all times, unless they are on private property or in a designated off-leash area. Parks can provide…
Photos – Weekend events provide captured moments
Just great to see the Goulbourn Fire Department antique fire engine back on the road! The 9runrun found 2,000 participants taking part in the 10th Anniversary of this run that…
9runrun, a doggie walk-a-thon and history – a few events for this weekend and important events beyond
With the weekend weather prediction bringing us sunny autumnal weather, it should be perfect to get out to support and take part in the many events being held across Stittsville.…
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…