The Animal Rescue Network (A.R.N.) was founded in 1994 by Barbara Lisbona, who is still its current president today. Barbara began as a volunteer at the S.P.C.A. but was discouraged by the conditions, and started a foster home program that placed 700 cats and dogs in 1994-95. Barbara left the S.P.C.A. in 1995 with 35 cats that were slated for euthanasia, and with a donated apartment and assistance from other S.P.C.A. volunteers, founded the ARN.
We are the largest no-kill shelter in Montreal, run entirely by volunteers. Did you know that the province of Quebec has the worst record of animal abandonment in all of North America ? Help us change this ! There are many ways you can help us to help the cats and dogs of Montreal, including adopting, fostering , Pomaking a donation , and volunteering at the shelter. Together, we can make a difference.
Westminster is a dedicated, hard working, registered charity. All of our members and volunteers are unpaid so 100% of every dollar donated goes towards the critter’s care. We do this because all creatures big and small deserve to know what love is and we do not mind showing them! Unlike some other shelters, our animals are not kept in cages. In order to better socialize them – they live as members of our families either at the Sanctuary or in a foster home. By the time you adopt them they will have had LOTS of contact with not only people, but other cats, dogs, and various other creatures! We are a 100% ‘no kill’ Sanctuary and will only euthanize a pet if it is in unimaginable pain that can never be recovered from. This is a belief that we do not take lightly. Our Sanctuary has never euthanized an animal due to space limitations, money, illness, or age. If the animal does not find a home it stays with us. We do not receive funding from any corporations nor can we afford to have gala events or purchase tv commercials. Our money goes – and always has gone – right into the care of the animals. We have ZERO administration costs because we operate out of our own homes and have no paid staff. Sadly – funding and support is just not there for us to continue taking in the volumes of animals that people want us to. Our Sanctuary spends in excess of $100,000 a year taking care of these animals. Most often we take in those that would not survive without us. We take in those that are often on the brink of death from abuse or neglect. We take in the pets who need us most. If the pets are medically fit they are put up for adoption. Terminally ill rescues stay at the Sanctuary so that they may enjoy their remaining time surrounded with love and all the comforts of a safe and happy home.
I provide private walks on weekdays for the dogs of downtown Montreal and Westmount. Put your mind at ease knowing your dog is not home alone all day.
Plenty of open space for Fido to walk and play.
The Animal Rescue Network (A.R.N.) was founded in 1994 by Barbara Lisbona, who is still its current president today. Barbara began as a volunteer at the S.P.C.A. but was discouraged by the conditions, and started a foster home program that placed 700 cats and dogs in 1994-95. Barbara left the S.P.C.A. in 1995 with 35 cats that were slated for euthanasia, and with a donated apartment and assistance from other S.P.C.A. volunteers, founded the ARN.
We are the largest no-kill shelter in Montreal, run entirely by volunteers. Did you know that the province of Quebec has the worst record of animal abandonment in all of North America ? Help us change this ! There are many ways you can help us to help the cats and dogs of Montreal, including adopting, fostering , Pomaking a donation , and volunteering at the shelter. Together, we can make a difference.
When you have to leave town, it’s hard to think about putting your dog in a pet hotel or kennel where they will be alone in a room or cage for most of the day and all night.
Instead, leave them in the experienced and loving hands of one of our dog hosts who will take care of your precious furbaby in a private home for round the clock TLC.
In a home environment they will get the same comfort, attention and devotion they are used to in your own house.
No cages, “luxury suites,” or crowded and stressful dog kennels
Dog boarding with DoggyDay means your dog will have free run of the boarder’s house, go for walks, cuddle and play with their human and pet hosts, and even sleep in bed with the whole
Our boarders will care for your dog like their own and follow all your instructions and rules to the letter. They will send you pictures and keep you updated on their activities so you can truly enjoy your time off, guilt free and often jealous of the good times your dog is having when you’re not there.
Cat home boarding is no longer available. We offer cat sitting at the client’s home instead.
