Things to Think About Before Surrendering a Pet to a Shelter

Whether it is because of a move, a vacation, or problems at home, surrendering an animal is something that should be carefully considered and done as a last resort. Shelters like ours are overflowing during the summer months and the number of surrenders takes up a lot of our resources. It is therefore important to…

12 April 2022

Proanima: The Reason for This Change

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…

22 October 2019

Services Animaliers de la Rive-Sud becomes Proanima

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…

25 September 2019

Wanted: Foster Families!

With the return of the nice weather, we’re receiving loads of kittens, with and without their mothers. Kittens are very vulnerable, and shelter life can be very hard on their growth and development. A kitten’s first few weeks of life are crucial for its skills development and its ability to socialize. That’s why we’re looking…

19 June 2017