Spring is upon us and the warmer weather motivates many people to get outside. Along with the normal hustle and bustle of city streets, the local dog parks become noticeably more populated. For many owners, off-leash dog parks are a blessing but for others, they are a burden. Off-leash dog parks have been the topic...Read more Read

Each year, Keshet Kennels/Rescue recognizes April as being both National Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs month and National Heartworm Awareness month. Both of these programs aim to raise awareness about the causes, treatments and potential risks associated with these diseases. Their goal is also to educate and inform pet owners that prevention is the...Read more Read

Last week’s blog addressed some important issues about pet safety and toys. This week we will continue along the topic of toy safety by sharing Dingo’s story. Dingo, like all of our other Alaskan Sled Dogs, is an avid chewer and will attempt to swallow anything that fits in his mouth. Constant vigilance is our...Read more Read

Finding the right toy for your dog can be a bit of a challenge. With so many retailers and products out there, it can be tough to know what toy is appropriate for certain sizes, breeds or types of play. Important information regarding regulations and safety testing may not be available on many products which...Read more Read

At Keshet, we are always pleased to have different breeds stay with us and we enjoy the many opportunities to get to know each of our four-legged friends. Not long ago, we had a pure bred Beauceron stay with us for a few days. It was a great experience and, although we knew some basic...Read more Read

There are a number of reasons why people board their dogs. No matter how long the boarding requirement , consider these 6 key tips before booking your dog at a kennel. Following these tips is guaranteed to save you time and stress. Most importantly, they will ensure your dog has a great time away from...Read more Read

At Keshet Kennels/Rescue, we always take advantage of opportunities to remember the dogs we have lost. Each and every dog that is taken into our care becomes a part of Keshet, no matter how brief their stay.  Today, February 24, we remember the passing of Oak, a Mastiff/Rottweiler X. Oak passed away exactly one year...Read more Read

On the evening of Thursday, February 19, Keshet Kennels/Rescue welcomed the newest addition to our rescue. Pudding, a 6 year old Husky/Aussie mix, came to us all the way from Iqaluit, Nunavut. Pudding’s previous owners had heard about Keshet from a collegue up north and hoped that we would be able to help. They were...Read more Read

Nitchi, our 13 year old Akita, passed away on February 9, 2015. Being an older dog with typical age related ailments, arthritis and hip dysplasia, we knew every day we had with Nitchi was a blessing. Nevertheless, we were totally unprepared for her sudden passing on the afternoon of the 9th. The day started off...Read more Read

Winters in the Ottawa area can be both exhilarating and troublesome. At Keshet Kennels/Rescue, staff and volunteers are always working hard to make sure the dogs receive the time, attention and exercise needed to keep them happy and healthy throughout the winter season. Some dogs, like people, are better suited to dealing with the cold...Read more Read