Cross-Canadian dog rescue network makes first transfer
A newly formed animal rescue network has created cross-country connections.
North East Paws Dog Rescue was started by Justine Moeller, who used to teach and live in St. George’s Hill but moved back to her home province of Nova Scotia last year. During her time in northern Saskatchewan, she helped to rescue a number of stray dogs in various communities.
She said the main idea behind North East Paws is to connect northern dogs needing homes with east coast families looking to adopt.
“I have always loved dogs and the dog population in many [northern] communities is exploding,” Moeller said. “This poses safety and health risks to children, community members and of course, the dogs themselves. Community members are looking for alternatives and solutions to the dog population problem and rescues in Saskatchewan and Alberta are usually completely full.”