Pets & Animals

These stories about local pets, animals and animal lovers in Elora Fergus. are made possible through the continued support of Original Home Furniture as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Therapy dogs bring warm smiles to residents at Wellington Terrace

Wellington Terrace is grateful to its pet therapy volunteers for bringing smiles to the faces of residents and staff with each visit

Dec 5, 2023 10:55 AM Read more >

People 'come here to remember,' says pet cemetery owner

The Negrin family, originally from Mexico, operates Sunshine Pet Memorial Services

Nov 20, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

There’s a lot of fluff at this Wellington County farm

Julie Martin from Smokey Hollow Farm in Hillsburgh has been breeding Angora rabbits for over 40 years

Sep 20, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Longtime Elora pig and cattle farm now home to roaming bison

'There’s nothing like looking out your window and seeing bison grazing,' says owner of Elora's Black Powder Bison Co.

Aug 21, 2023 10:51 AM Read more >

Mount Forest's cat lady loves saving homeless felines

Even if its just one or two cats, Rhonda Bell says knowing that she is making a difference for them, makes it all worth it

Jul 17, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Duckling and chick raising programs bring families back to the farm

RiverBound Farms offers chick and duckling raising programs for home education or for anyone interested in adding to their flock at home

Jun 18, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Guelph/Eramosa councillor turns love of snakes into global business

Corey Woods has been breeding ball pythons for over 25 years and produces about 1500 snakes a year

May 9, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >