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

Today, it is estimated that approximately 35% of Canadian families own at least one dog. As a result of the pet industry’s growth throughout the years, other related fields of canine care have also been on the rise. Canine behavior modification is one area in particular that has seen a tremendous increase in popularity. There is...Read more Read

Blue, our 10 year old Rottweiler, was put to rest on December 23, 2014 after a brief but intense battle with cancer. At first, we weren’t sure what type of cancer she had but when the pathology report came back, we discovered that she had a rare and invasive form of cancer known as Histiocytic...Read more Read

After a brief blogging hiatus, we’re back in full swing with some big changes on the horizon. At Keshet, we have always got several projects on the go which keep us busy. We have been working on a number of extra special projects these past few months and 2015 promises big things! In Recent News:...Read more Read

We are happy to announce that on January 7, 2015, Chico found his forever home. Chico is a 9 year old Shepherd/Rottweiler (and possibly Akita) mix. He came into our care in May 2014 after his previous owners discovered they were not able to bring him along when the family moved. We knew right away...Read more Read

Zena was officially welcomed into the home of new owners, Terry and Nancy, on December 1, 2014. Zena came into the care of Keshet Kennels/Rescue on June 29, 2013. She had caught the attention of a volunteer with another local rescue organization that was visiting the Gatineau SPCA on a mission to remove death row...Read more Read

On November 24, 2014, Keshet Kennels/Rescue welcomed two Dogo Argentinos (Argentinian Mastiffs), Diamond and Cayenne. Cayenne (pink collar) is a social girl with a curious nature. Despite being deaf, Cayenne is very alert and attentive. She is adept at using her other senses and we are working at teaching her to respond to hand signals....Read more Read

We are happy to announce that Mia found her forever home on November 9th, 2014. Mia came into the care of Keshet Kennels/Rescue in July 2009 after we were contacted by a member of the Kingston Humane Society. Mia had been abandoned in an apartment and, although we are not sure of the duration, was...Read more Read

Blood! A complex and efficient biologic fluid, it is the essence of life for creatures big and small. It is made up of several different components, each of which are important in the functionality of our physical bodies. Distributing nutrients, carrying oxygen, eliminating toxins, and fighting infections are just a few of the vital roles...Read more Read