Vulnerable PAWS Project

06/01/2026

Hello again, it's me, Giovanni.

I know...I can't believe it either that I haven't found my forever home yet. What's up with that?

I'm loving this perfect summer weather and do you know what would make it even more perfect? Finding my new partner to start making summer memories together.

Don't be shy, just ask my humans about me!

05/30/2026

Big fundraising day at Pet Valu for Alfie....

Come out and get your pet's nails trimmed and say hello.

05/27/2026

We are thrilled that Alfie is now home and recovering after having surgery to remove 16 bladder stones.

Emergency surgery was necessary in case those stones started to move, putting Alfie's life at risk.

Happy to contribute to your surgery costs, little Man.... You're worth it.

Look at that little face!

05/20/2026

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Hi. My name is Holly. I live in the most wonderful , small co-op for seniors in Ottawa. There… Holly Ritchie needs your support for Joanne & Alfie need HELP❣️

05/12/2026

Giovanni here again.. (my friends can call me Gio).

I'm a natural athlete and I happily engage in play when out and about.

I know you're dazzled by my blindingly handsome good looks, but I'm so much more than just a pretty face - get in touch and find out all about me, or check my profile on Petfinder.

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/giovanni-fd7f8597-ee62-497e-a28b-be8ca7b6f616/on/ottawa/vulnerable-paws-project-on672/details/?_gl=1*1v12pak*_gcl_au*MTQyNjQ4MDMzMS4xNzc1NTkxOTMz*_ga*MTUyNzkxOTY3Ny4xNzY1NDkwMDY0*_ga_5H1R91DP2Q*czE3Nzg1OTcyNDYkbzI0JGcxJHQxNzc4NTk3MjY5JGozNyRsMCRoMA..

05/09/2026

We recently learned of a senior lady who shares her heart and soul with her small dog, who now needs life-saving surgery.

We are hoping with all our heart to help fund little Alfie's surgery.
Our rescue group can make a significant donation but we simply don't have the immediate funds to cover the entire surgery cost.

Joanne and Alfie have been together since Alfie was a puppy and her heart is literally breaking at the impending reality that she might lose him.

If you aren't able to make a small donation to Alfie's surgery, please share to help raise awareness and hopefully bring a successful outcome to Alfie's story.

Hi. My name is Holly. I live in the most wonderful , small co-op for seniors in Ottawa. There… Holly Ritchie needs your support for Joanne & Alfie need HELP❣️

05/08/2026

09/20/2025

Sweet Darling Bella adopted into a family whose love for her just never ends....

09/19/2025

Something caught my attention when I was out walking. It was a little squirrel in distress - his leg was mangled, he was mangy and there were a lot of flies swarming around him. He tried to scurry under a bush but had troubling pulling his own weight behind him.

I was only a block away from Glebe Pet Hospital, and I would like to extend grateful thanks to the professionals there who agreed to humanely end this little squirrel's suffering if I could catch him and bring him in.

More grateful thanks to the complete stranger who, upon overhearing the conversation, quickly left the vet office only to return just as quickly with a suitable box and an offer to help.

The little squirrel, most likely destined to endure a long painful and drawn out end, will never know the compassion and empathy shown to him in his time of desperate need, and I thank everyone who chooses to help an animal in distress.

Every one of earth's creatures deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

Rest in Peace, little Squirrel. No more pain or suffering. I only wish we could have done more for you.