Diamond and Cayenne are 4 1/2 year old Dogo Argentinos (Argentinian Mastiffs) that came into Keshet’s care in November of 2014. As littermates, these two sisters have lived together for most of their lives. Many of us have heard stories about dogs that were once bonded but had suddenly turned on one another, and that...Read more Read

We love pets. We love pictures. Put them together, we loooove pet pics. With our ever-growing extended family, Keshet Kennels/Rescue celebrates the joy of pet ownership each and every day.  We chose to honour this year’s National Pet Week with a picture blog that showcases some of our kooky creatures. Check out these cute and friendly...Read more Read

We are thrilled to announce that Bobby’s status has officially moved from “available for adoption” to “alumni”. After a very successful visit with his forever family, Bobby’s adoption was finalized on May 4, 2015. While at Keshet, Bobby ‘s social nature meant that he was a great companion for several other dogs that visited us....Read more Read

On April 30, Keshet welcomed the latest addition to our rescue. Kara, a 6 1/2 year old Rottweiler, came to us as an owner surrender. Originally from Wales, Kara came to Canada with her family to start a new life. Unfortunately, some unforeseen circumstances arose and the family had to return to the UK rather...Read more Read

We are happy to announce that Pudding’s adoption was finalized on May 3, 2015. By all accounts, he is fitting right in to his new home and adjusting well to life with his new fur-brother, Rupert. Pudding became a part of the Keshet family in February 2015 after braving the journey all the way from...Read more Read

Keshet recognizes the week of April 19-25 as National Pet ID week. Millions of beloved pets in North America are lost every year and, sadly, the Ontario SPCA estimates that over 75% of lost pets never make it home. We believe that these astounding numbers have the potential to decrease over time as more and...Read more Read

Spring is upon us and the warmer weather motivates many people to get outside. Along with the normal hustle and bustle of city streets, the local dog parks become noticeably more populated. For many owners, off-leash dog parks are a blessing but for others, they are a burden. Off-leash dog parks have been the topic...Read more Read

On April 13, 2015, we welcomed Bear as the newest addition to our rescue. He is a 7.5 month old Rottweiler with a great personality. Despite not wanting to give up their dog, his previous owners had made the decision to surrender Bear based on his needs and best interest. The adjustment was a big...Read more Read

Each year, Keshet Kennels/Rescue recognizes April as being both National Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs month and National Heartworm Awareness month. Both of these programs aim to raise awareness about the causes, treatments and potential risks associated with these diseases. Their goal is also to educate and inform pet owners that prevention is the...Read more Read

Last week’s blog addressed some important issues about pet safety and toys. This week we will continue along the topic of toy safety by sharing Dingo’s story. Dingo, like all of our other Alaskan Sled Dogs, is an avid chewer and will attempt to swallow anything that fits in his mouth. Constant vigilance is our...Read more Read