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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.

Puslinch woman brings joy to dogs with allergen friendly treats

Puslinch woman brings joy to dogs with allergen friendly treats

In December, Abby Branchaud from Puslinch launched Evelyn’s Barkery which offers dogs allergen-friendly pet treats
Mount Forest rescue dedicated to finding guinea pigs new homes

Mount Forest rescue dedicated to finding guinea pigs new homes

Since August, guinea pigs have found a temporary home in Mount Forest with Christina Moser who operates Fuzzy Potatoes Guinea Pig Rescue in Mount Forest
Pets experience holiday stress too, don't forget about them

Pets experience holiday stress too, don't forget about them

To ensure your furry friends enjoy the holidays, the humane society offers some helpful tips
Therapy dogs bring warm smiles to residents at Wellington Terrace

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

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

The Negrin family, originally from Mexico, operates Sunshine Pet Memorial Services
There’s a lot of fluff at this Wellington County farm

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
Longtime Elora pig and cattle farm now home to roaming bison

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.
Mount Forest's cat lady loves saving homeless felines

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
Duckling and chick raising programs bring families back to the farm

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
Guelph/Eramosa councillor turns love of snakes into global business

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