Renowned for their flowing, silky coats and distinctive appearance, Afghan Hounds are a formidable breed with a long and fascinating history. The combination of their unique look, confident gaze, and long, powerful strides, give the Afghan Hound an air of nobility or aristocracy. If truth be told, many enthusiasts actually describe Afghans as an intelligent...Read more Read

Summer is officially upon us and nothing chases away memories of a long, lazy winter better than a sultry summer day.  Taking a dip is a great way for your dog to get exercise and beat the summer heat. According to many Ottawa residents, there are surprisingly few safe and legal places to let your...Read more Read

A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be a stressful experience for dogs and owners alike. Torn ligaments are usually presented as a severe limp and an inability to bear weight on a back leg. Unfortunately for us and our rescues, it is something we have encountered far too many times. Cruciate ligament tears can happen regardless...Read more Read

Blue’s Story:  Blue, our now 10 year old Rottweiler, arrived in our care in September 2007. When Blue came into our lives, she required a lot of love and medical attention. Her fear of human touch was so overwhelming, it often prevented her from experiencing all we had to offer.  Blue came to us with Heartworm...Read more Read

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and was the inspiration for this week’s two-part blog.  This blog article focuses on tick identification, removal and disease prevention. The second part of this week’s blog focuses on Lyme disease and tells Blue’s story. Blue, one of our rescued Rottweiler’s, tested positive for Lyme disease back in 2012....Read more Read

Who We Are and What We Do: Keshet is a boarding facility, as well as a large breed dog rescue just outside of Ottawa, ON. Passionate about dogs from an early age, Debbie Moffat founded Keshet Kennels/Rescue with a vision of it being a place for all things dog. We offer many essential canine services,...Read more Read

We are very excited to introduce you to the new Keshet Kennels/Rescue website. The newly updated website was designed to be functional and fun. The various pages and applications are intended for people of all ages. Whether your interest lies in our services, education, awareness, recreational reading, or fun for the family, we have it...Read more Read

Enzo was adopted into our care in early March 2013. From the moment he arrived, it was clear to us that he was a special guy. He was a stunning boy with a great personality to match. Both his size and bark were impressive and he dwarfed the stocky Rottweiler’s that we had grown accustomed...Read more Read

We welcomed Chico into our care on May 7, 2014. Chico is a 9 year old Shepherd/Rottweiler mix but there has been much discussion about his true breed composition. Some are convinced, because of his height and slightly curled tail, that he is part Akita. Some are convinced that his vocalizations when excited mean he...Read more Read

Kezey was an 11 month old Rottweiler that came to us on March 26, 2014. This spirited, sweet natured girl won our hearts over the moment she arrived. She is tall and lean for a Rottweiler and we believe she may have a bit more growing, or at least filling out, to do. Kezey was a...Read more Read