by Amherst | Mar 30, 2016 | Uncategorised
Thinking of getting a pet to enrich your life or adopting an animal that needs a good home? How about getting a chicken. When our dear dog Sadie passed away early in the summer, there was an animal void in my family. Not quite ready to find, adopt and train another...
by Amherst | Mar 24, 2016 | Blog, Seasonal Hazards
What you need to know to protect your pet. What are ticks? Ticks are not insects, but eight legged arachnids, most closely related to spiders. They are external parasites that feed on the blood of their host, which can be an animal or a human. The most common ticks...
by Amherst | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog
March 23rd is National Puppy Day! Today we celebrate all of the adorable, fluffy, silly and cuddly puppies we have the pleasure of meeting and watching grow. Today also brings awareness to the need for care and homes for rescued and orphaned puppies, who find...
by Amherst | Mar 17, 2016 | Blog, Seasonal Hazards
As there are sure signs of spring starting to sprout in Vancouver, many people are out working in their gardens, bringing fresh cut flowers into their homes or simply enjoying the many blossoms in the city parks. And although these beautiful plants are enjoyed by us...
by Amherst | Mar 11, 2016 | Blog
On Thursday, March 3rd the Amherst team held their first fundraising event for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. The event was held at the Yaletown Brew pub and it was a great success to say the least, raising over $2400! Our three bartenders, Jaime, Jess and Natalie set up...
