Finding the right toy for your dog can be a bit of a challenge. With so many retailers and products out there, it can be tough to know what toy is appropriate for certain sizes, breeds or types of play. Important information regarding regulations and safety testing may not be available on many products which...Read more Read

At Keshet, we are always pleased to have different breeds stay with us and we enjoy the many opportunities to get to know each of our four-legged friends. Not long ago, we had a pure bred Beauceron stay with us for a few days. It was a great experience and, although we knew some basic...Read more Read

There are a number of reasons why people board their dogs. No matter how long the boarding requirement , consider these 6 key tips before booking your dog at a kennel. Following these tips is guaranteed to save you time and stress. Most importantly, they will ensure your dog has a great time away from...Read more Read

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

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