Fall In Love With An Adorable Peterborough Cat Named Party King

Meet Party King. She makes great faces and has a terrific personality, but wasn't always the life of the party. As Party King's owner Kristen Mommertz tells us, "We adopted Party King a little over a year ago from a friend who wasn't doing very well and was moving out of province. He had named her Party King and the name stuck—we call her PK or Peas for short. She used to be afraid of everything—including her own shadow—but through many months of patience and love, she is now the perfect lap cat with a huge personality. I'm so thankful that she's a part of our home; she has a lot of love to give and I think she's pretty darn happy." We agree. Take a look at these pics of PK...

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Look: The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society Desperately Needs You To Adopt Their Cats

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society is in desperate need of your help. Their cages are full and they're running out of food. Learn more about adopting here, and donating here. Please spread the word if you know of anyone who would like to adopt a cat. Below are just some of the felines available there...

[Lakefield Animal Welfare Society] 

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This Amazing Video Of A Blind Peterborough Dog Named Kellar Has Gone Viral

A Peterborough dog named Kellar has become a YouTube sensation. As MyKawartha.com reports, his owners, Marcy Stapley and her fiance Mike Miller, posted a video of him on the weekend using voice commands to fetch a toy. It already has 41,000 views. Watch for yourself and share...

[MyKawartha.com]

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3 Pet Snakes Including A Orange Ghost Stolen From Rubidge Street Residence

 From a Peterborough Police media release today...

Break and Enter: Rubidge Street
Sometime between 5 p.m. on July 12, 2013 and 7:30 p.m. on July 14, 2013 unknown persons entered a residence on Rubidge Street by removing a window air conditioner unit.  Once inside, the suspects stole three snakes from a tank.  The snakes are described as:
 
·         Genetic Stripe Het Red Axanthle snake – estimated value $700.00 – snake is 1’1/2” in length.

·         Orange Ghost snake – estimated value $300.00 – snake is 1’1/2” in length.

·         Pastel Het Genetic Stripe snake – estimated value $300.00 – snake is 2’ in length
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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PSA: Never *Ever* Leave Your Pet Unattended In Hot Cars

From an OPP release...

The hot summer days are finally upon us and officers from Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind residents and visitors not to leave their pets unattended in parked cars.

With the arrival of warmer temperatures, officers regularly responded to complaints of pets, especially dogs, left unattended in parked vehicles.

This is a reminder for all pet owners about the dangers of leaving animals in parked cars in the summer. Remember, on a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for pets left inside.

Note that, in some cases, this can lead to charges of animal cruelty being laid upon the owner/driver of the vehicle.

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The Story Of Buddybear Who Was Adopted From Peterborough Humane Society

Buddybear

We asked for your Humane Society adoption stories and here's another great one we received from pet owner Krystal Laffin...

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We adopted our dog, Buddybear, from the Peterborough Humane Society in October 2011. We were looking to rescue a dog in need and when we first went to take a look at dogs, we met Buddybear. We went to walk him and he was so scared and shy in the kennel.

Once on the leash and outside, he was happier but still nervous around us. We had then wanted to go home and talk about him. We went home for maybe an hour and realized he was the dog for us! We went back right then and took him home! He even remembered us, as he pulled the leash when the staff went back to gather his things for us.

He looked pretty rough because he went in as a stray; he had been rescued from under a transport truck. All the staff who saved him that day still talk about it when we bring him for a visit, and we always hear how much healthier he looks! He is soon to be 8 and is in great shape—and this older dog was the best choice for us as he was house trained and he has great manners!

We can't thank the Peterborough Humane Society enough! We have decided to dedicate our wedding this July to them by asking our guests to bring donations for them. This is one of our ways to say thank you for saving Buddybear and allowing him to enter our lives and make us happier than we have ever been!

He is as spoiled as ever and it's a rewarding thing to give an animal in need a home, especially older ones who sometimes get overlooked!

—Krystal Laffin

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The Amazing Story Of Layla Who Was Adopted From Peterborough Humane Society

Layla

We asked for your Humane Society adoption stories and here's a great one we received from pet owner Jessica Bushey...

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In the fall of 2005, I went on a mission to find a dog to adopt from the Peterborough Humane Society. I chose the Humane Society because I wanted to help out an animal in need, and because the Humane Society has helped me on several occasions. I've had their assistance with lost dogs, dogs left in cars—even when I accidentally hit a cat, they came and gave the cat medical care and provided me with updates until the cat got adopted.

When I arrived at the Humane Society, I looked at all the dogs, wanting to take them all home. I did, however, fall in love with one in particular. She was a stray and had just been brought in. I was not able to adopt her right away as they had to check her over and try to find her owner. I went every day to visit and walk her, knowing that she may have a family looking for her. On the third day, I got a phone call from the Humane Society telling me to come in. They told me I could take her home early since she was so scared being there (the noise of the other dogs barking).

She literally crawled out of the building, but once we were outside she stood up and her tail started to wag. I knew instantly I had done the right thing.

I've had Layla for eight years, and am blessed that I found such a wonderful dog. She works as a therapy dog for the people I support, and is sometimes known as "Liftlock Layla" because she also works at the Liftlock golf course chasing the geese off the course for the golfers.

She's not only touched my life, but many lives. And I have the Peterborough Humane Society to thank for their support through the adoption process and their compassion for keeping animals like Layla safe until they find their forever home.

—Jessica Bushey is Outcomes Facilitator for Community Living Peterborough

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Help Find A Home For Momba The Cat

There are pets like Momba just waiting to be adopted by friendly, caring owners now at the Peterborough Humane Society. Consider dropping by—and follow them on Twitter @HSPeterborough. If you adopt Momba or other pets from the Humane Society, we'd love to hear your stories about why you did and what pet you chose—along with picture(s). Email us here.

[via @RustyHaines]

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Watch This MyPtbo Segment On Dogs & The Future Dog Park

Peterborough has gone to the dogs...

[My Peterborough]

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PetSmart Is On Its Way To Peterborough (And They're Hiring)

You might have spotted the new building under construction beside XS Cargo on Monaghan Road (898 Monaghan Road)—well that will soon be home to PetSmart, opening June 1st. If you're looking for a job, be sure to check out their employment opportunities.

What does a PetSmart offer? Here are some photos from PetSmart Whitby...

Wet and dry dog and cat food

Fish, reptiles, birds, cages and tanks

Grooming and pet adoption centres

Pet training courses, and overnight boarding

Water for everyone

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris and Evan Holt]

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