A Chicken Was Found At A Tim Hortons In Fenelon Falls

The Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes gets many different types of pets brought to it. But this one seems a little different.

Yes, it seems a chicken found at a Tim Hortons in Fenelon Falls near Peterborough was dropped off there on Wednesday.

The Tim Hortons Chicken

Apparently the chicken caused quite the traffic jam at the Tim Hortons. No word if it was lined up in the drive-thru.

So if anyone knows whose chicken it is, well she is now in Lindsay at the Humane Society headquarters. 

The Humane Society says on its Facebook page post that it has lots of volunteers who would like her if she's not claimed.

Also, anyone who wants to use this obvious line we just thought of—"Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the Tim Hortons"—please do so. 

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Cats & Dogs Searching For Their New Forever Homes At Lansdowne Place This Sunday

Chuck

The Peterborough Humane Society and Lansdowne Place are teaming up for a very special adoption event this Sunday (September 20th) from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Centre Court in the mall.

Asia

Throughout the day, they will be introducing a number of lovely cats (like the ones pictured—Chuck, Asia and Bunny) and dogs who are searching for their new forever homes.

Bunny

Duke, the official spokesanimal for the upcoming Friends for Life! Walk, will also be in attendance to help promote the Humane Society's walk happening on Saturday, September 26th at Nicholls Oval Park.

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Lansdowne Place Receives 3 Reports Of Dogs Being Left In Cars

Police, the Humane Society and the media—including us—have been sending out constant messages to not leave your pets in hot cars. Because your pet could die. Unfortunately, not everyone seems to be getting the message.

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We received this email below from Helen Edwards, Marketing Director, at Lansdowne Place Mall, today (September 4th):

"We need your help!  This morning we have had 3 reports of dogs being left in cars in our parking lot, and while thankfully each one has been resolved without serious damage to the pet, we are concerned that this may be happening in other places without the same positive outcome.

Our Security Team believes that right now we may be dealing with people from out of town who in an effort to run a few errands before they make it to their destination are leaving their pets in the car.
 
If possible, can you please help us spread the word throughout the region in whatever outlet you have at your disposal?  It is my hope that collectively we can potentially help save some loving pets from being permanently damaged."

Great reminder to everyone Helen!

Here is what to do if you see a pet in a hot car.

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Peterborough's 1st Ever Dog Festival

On, Saturday, May 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., it's party time for dogs at Peterborough Dog Park, which is located at 1900 Ashburnham Dr.

The Peterborough Humane Society and the Peterborough Dog Club are teaming up to host the first ever Peterborough Dog Fest.

The event will include multiple vendors, mini-training sessions with The Ontario Dog Trainer Karen Laws, flyball demonstration with the Peterborough Flyball Dogs, a special visit from the Peterborough Police Service K-9 Unit, licensing, microchip clinic, BBQ and more.

This community event is free but donations will be accepted at the gates. All proceeds from the event will go to support the Milo Fund, which was established to help animals in need of life-saving medical attention at the humane society and to help with improvements at the dog park.

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A Parakeet Named Blue That Says "I'm A Pretty Bird" Is Missing In Peterborough

Let's get this guy home safe, and hope he can survive these frigid temperatures...

Anyone missing a blue Budgie bird in @Ptbo_Canada? Tried to capture one in distress but it kept flying away. Please RT

— Lisa MacDonald (@Lisa_Mac_D) February 18, 2015

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Buckhorn Woman Launches "No Traps On Trails" Petition After Her Dog Dies In A Baited Kill-Trap

UPDATED POST:
Valerie, who sent us along a few more pictures of George, tells us more about her beloved dog: "Let me tell you a bit about George. He had a rough start to life as a homeless dog living on a reserve on James Bay, 16 hours north of Montreal. He was rescued along with his best friend Gracie a few short years ago and they found their way to us. George had a very regal bearing while he thought deep thoughts, but he was also a goofball who loved to play and cuddle. He loved boat rides, going to work with my husband Ric and, of course, long walks on local trails."

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ORGINAL POST

Buckhorn's Valerie Strain is petitioning Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry MPP Bill Mauro for "No traps On Trails" after her dog George was caught and killed in a baited kill-trap (aka Conibear) just before Christmas. "He died a slow death while I struggled unsuccessfully to free him," Valerie says in the petition, adding that "The trap was located on Crown Land just a few feet from a side trail and within 20 ft of a popular snowmobile/ATV trail."

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) was informed of what happened and is investigating but told Valerie there are no rules about how close to trails the trap can be set and no requirement to notify the public that they are there. "There does not seem to be any way for the public to find out where traplines are; they could be anywhere on Crown Land, on your neighbour's property, even in Provincial Parks and you wouldn't know," she says.

George meeting a moose on same trail where he died

"My husband and I both grew up in rural areas," adds Valerie in the petition. "We had no idea the risk we were taking every time we took our dogs out on this trail. One of our responsibilities as pet owners is to keep them safe. We failed George in that regard. Please help us make sure this doesn't happen to another family pet, or worse, a child out on a walk with his parents."

To prevent more deaths on Ontario trails and improve the safety of everyone sharing our outdoor spaces, she is urging the MNRF to:

1. launch a public awareness campaign about the danger to pets and people from active traps - including publishing maps online that show registered trapline areas, and

2. improve trapping practices and regulations – including setting a minimum distance from public trails, and marking trails that run close to traplines.

Learn more about her petition here.

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