Author: Bell Média

Glass Tiger lead singer Alan Frew has shared the stage with many big names in music, including Rod Stewart and Tina Turner, but on Thursday he’s set to perform in Winnipeg to help animals in need. Frew is raising money for the National Pet Care Fund with an acoustic performance at Pony Corral Pier 7 on Thursday night. “It was a no-brainer for me,” he said. “I love animals very much. I had my dear old dog of 15 years and my two kitty cats. The National Pet Care Fund provides grants to low-income Canadians to help them cover the…

Warning: Details and images in this story may upset some readers A concerted effort is underway in Saanich, BC, to restore comfort to an eight-month-old puppy who was surrendered to the Victoria Humane Society after suffering severe burns. “He’s our little miracle dog,” said the society’s executive director Penny Stone. “It’s been a real whirlwind trying to make sure we’re doing the right thing for him.” The owner of the Australian shepherd called the humane society after the animal suffered severe burns on a third of its body, unable to continue caring for the pet. “These are really deep burns,…