Category: Pets & Animals
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…
11-year old Ben Sultan enlightens us with his account of life on a sanctuary farm
(The Sultan children celebrating ‘school is out’. Photo: Jessica Sultan) Life on the farm this past month has been very crazy – which is no different than usual. It feels…
Day of fun at Stittsville’s 2019 Canada Day party
(Photo by Barry Gray) The day began with Councillor Glen Gower’s breakfast for seniors organized by Hazeldean Gardens. With over 150 seniors awash in their red and white, the group…
Stittsville’s 2019 Canada Day ramping up to be one big family party
(PHOTO: Canada Day fireworks in Stittsville. Photo by B.R. Ravishankar.) Live, local, entertainment, a teeming Family Fun Zone, and spectacular fireworks will be the three main pillars behind Canada Day…
Great turn-out for Jo-Jo’s Fun Day in Stittsville
(Members of the Kassis family, who organized the successful Family Fun Fair, pose with Councillor Glen Gower on June 22, 2019 in Stittsville. Photo: Stittsville Central) The Kassis family, owners…