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Eeek! Hallowe’en Can Be a Scary Night for Pets! Halloween may be a barrel of laughs for those of us who love to dress up in costumes and party, but many pets aren’t quite as fond of the holiday as their owners are. The doorbell rings far too often and is usually accompanied by loud, tiny humans; there’s enough candy to make a pack of goblins sick; and the parties are typically high energy, noisy affairs. With all of these spooky happenings, even the bravest of pet souls may find Halloween a bit frightening, so it’s important to keep your…

The Farley Foundation is a great registered charity that assists people in need by helping to subsidize the cost of non elective veterinary care for their beloved pets. The program was established in 2001 by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) to help disabled persons and seniors with limited incomes with the necessary medical care of their adored furry friends. You may recognize the Farley character from the famous comic strip For Better or For Worse® by Lynn Johnston. The name of the foundation pays homage to the much-loved character Farley who died in the comic strip while trying to…