Keshet recognizes the week of April 19-25 as National Pet ID week. Millions of beloved pets in North America are lost every year and, sadly, the Ontario SPCA estimates that over 75% of lost pets never make it home. We believe that these astounding numbers have the potential to decrease over time as more and...Read more Read

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

On April 13, 2015, we welcomed Bear as the newest addition to our rescue. He is a 7.5 month old Rottweiler with a great personality. Despite not wanting to give up their dog, his previous owners had made the decision to surrender Bear based on his needs and best interest. The adjustment was a big...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

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

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

Today, it is estimated that approximately 35% of Canadian families own at least one dog. As a result of the pet industry’s growth throughout the years, other related fields of canine care have also been on the rise. Canine behavior modification is one area in particular that has seen a tremendous increase in popularity. There is...Read more Read

Blue, our 10 year old Rottweiler, was put to rest on December 23, 2014 after a brief but intense battle with cancer. At first, we weren’t sure what type of cancer she had but when the pathology report came back, we discovered that she had a rare and invasive form of cancer known as Histiocytic...Read more Read

Blood! A complex and efficient biologic fluid, it is the essence of life for creatures big and small. It is made up of several different components, each of which are important in the functionality of our physical bodies. Distributing nutrients, carrying oxygen, eliminating toxins, and fighting infections are just a few of the vital roles...Read more Read

A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be a stressful experience for dogs and owners alike. Torn ligaments are usually presented as a severe limp and an inability to bear weight on a back leg. Unfortunately for us and our rescues, it is something we have encountered far too many times. Cruciate ligament tears can happen regardless...Read more Read