What are the uses of crate training? In addition to helping with housetraining, the crate becomes a personal and safe space for your dog, like his own bedroom. It is useful to get your dog used to being comfortable there if he needs to be boarded, to go to the veterinarian, or so that he…

It’s 6 a.m. and the alarm is ringing. Except that noise is not coming from your alarm clock. It’s coming from your cat, who seems to have decided it’s time for you to get up. Many kitty owners will recognize this morning routine. And for good reason: morning meowing is one of the most common reasons…

“Should I adopt a second cat?” is a question we get often at the shelter. Before making the decision, ask yourself these two questions: 1. Why do you think your cat seems bored? “Because she sleeps all the time…”  Very often, we find that our cat sleeps a lot and we think that they need…

Did you know that oral disease is one of the main health problems encountered in pets? Although these diseases may appear harmless and targeted to only one part of the body, they can create a lot of discomfort, severe pain, and, by spreading through the bloodstream, cause diseases and infections elsewhere in the body. At…

Guess which animals are the hardest to get adopted out, even if they are well behaved and healthy? Older animals! The animals we welcome at the shelter can be anywhere from a few weeks to twenty years old, but the oldest ones are definitely those who have the most difficulty finding a forever family. Besides,…

Every spring, the population of kittens explodes. A number of them will be born in the wild, in a garage, hidden under a balcony, etc. Here are three things you can do when you find a litter of kittens outside: 1. Look for mom If the mother is not present, she probably went hunting. Wait…

The Relationship Between Animals and Humans Whether it is due to an illness, a fatal accident or a sudden incident, losing a pet is very difficult. Our animals are an integral part of our daily lives and bring us a lot of warmth. Everybody experiences grief differently, and its meaning will depend on the age…

In the winter, temperatures can quickly drop very low. These extreme conditions can make it difficult for stray cats to live and survive. Have you seen a kitty around your house? Would you like to help it to stay warm and safe for the winter? Follow these few steps to easily (and cheaply!) build a…

On September 25, we changed our identity. The Services Animaliers de la Rive-Sud was proud to become Proanima, after several months of work by the communications team. But what are the reasons for this change? Read on to learn more about the rationale behind this evolution: Why did we decide to change our name? To…

Services Animaliers de la Rive-Sud (SARS) announced its new identity yesterday September 25th during an event with dignitaries, donors, members of the board, volunteers, employees and medias. Our organization, founded in 2012, chose a new name, logo and tagline reflecting the evolution of its mission and the services offered to citizens since its beginning. It…