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

On the evening of Thursday, February 19, Keshet Kennels/Rescue welcomed the newest addition to our rescue. Pudding, a 6 year old Husky/Aussie mix, came to us all the way from Iqaluit, Nunavut. Pudding’s previous owners had heard about Keshet from a collegue up north and hoped that we would be able to help. They were...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

Winters in the Ottawa area can be both exhilarating and troublesome. At Keshet Kennels/Rescue, staff and volunteers are always working hard to make sure the dogs receive the time, attention and exercise needed to keep them happy and healthy throughout the winter season. Some dogs, like people, are better suited to dealing with the cold...Read more Read