Hank The Blue Jay Has Died #RIPHank

Hank

Sad news to end 2014. The Doritos loving Blue Jay Hank, who was rescued earlier this year by the Williams family from certain death and became Peterborough's most popular and beloved pet—getting attention far and wide, including the Weather Network—has died after escaping from the Williams home earlier this week on Boxing Day. The domesticated bird's escape sparked a #FindHank hashtag that trended locally, with the community rallying to find him and bring him home safe. Hank, we'll miss you buddy and we'll never forget you. You made our Awesome list this year because you truly are that. This whole city fell in love with you. Our thoughts are with the Williams family.  [UPDATE: Add your condolences on our Facebook post.]

Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart for all of your help and support over the past 5 days. I appreciate it so much #RIPHank

— Chris J-Boy Williams (@Jayboy_Williams) December 31, 2014

So hard to write this but Hank passed away last night. I found him and brought him home to be buried with the other young jay I found

— Chris J-Boy Williams (@Jayboy_Williams) December 31, 2014

@Ptbo_Canada @Jayboy_Williams Imagine, this little guy captured so many hearts, prompted so many smiles. You lifted spirits. #ThankyouHank

— Susan Simmons (@SSQSimmons) December 31, 2014

Hank loved Doritos and Fresca

Hank as a baby

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Meet The Peterborough Flyball Dogs

The Peterborough Flyball Dogs are a dyanamic local club that train at Kawartha Moving and Storage on Mervin Street in Peterborough in a heated facility.

The Peterborough Flyball Dogs team is a not-for-profit organization. Members share the cost of training their dogs for this relay dog sport. The club meets weekly, during the competition season, from March until the end of August. They are going to be starting their fourth year of training in the new year.

Most of the dogs in the club are local, however, they have members that come from the surrounding communities and as far away as Oshawa to train with the team on Thursday evenings.

The new season begins March 2015, and if you think your dog might be interested in becoming a flyball dog, email here. The team has a roster cap of 20 dogs. They accept all breeds and are always on the lookout for the smaller breeds to act as "Height Dogs". Learn more on their Facebook page.

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PTBOCanada Pics: Grand Opening Of The Peterborough Dog Club Off-Leash Park

On Wednesday (October 15th), the Peterborough Dog Club Off-Leash Dog Park held a grand opening ceremony, complete with a bagpiper and ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor and dignitaries. Volunteers and donors alike were thanked for their contributions, as it was a long process to to bring the park to fruition. Now officially open with two large pads and an additional tiny pad for smaller dogs, this off-leash park gives pooches a place to socialize and burn off some extra energy.

DIRECTIONS TO DOG PARK:
To get to the dog park, you can park alongside Ashburnham Drive, just North of Lansdowne Street along the right hand side. You will see a small parking lot (which may expand in the future) and a sign along a paved path indicating the direction to the park. You can also park along the rear of Morello's Independent Grocer (400 Lansdowne Street East) and the paved path right there will take you to the park.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Here Is Rick Mercer With Hot Diggity Dogs At The Norwood Fair

Photo via Hot Diggity Dogs Facebook page

Rick Mercer was at the Norwood Fair Sunday (October 12th) filming a segment for his hit CBC show The Rick Mercer Show.

In the clip below our Aaron Elliott filmed, Rick is with Hot Diggity Dogs Flyball Club, a flyball dog team who are really fun to watch! Rick was assigned “Cracker”, a 12-year-old flyball veteran to help him learn the game.

Watch the video below...

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He was also gracious with fans...

@NorwoodON @rickmercer @NorwoodFair @CBCNews @chextv @PboroExaminer @Ptbo_Canada pic.twitter.com/y8ctnqtPrQ

— Claire Campbell (@clairecamp1234) October 14, 2014

UPDATED: Peterborough Woman Takes To Social Media After Dog Badu Goes Missing After Car Accident

UPDATE (September 30th): Missing since September 25th, Badu just came came home!! Amazing ending!! Read the update tweets from Sarah below...

BADU IS HOME!! HE JUST SHOWED UP IN THE BACK YARD! HE HE'S HAPPY & UN-INJURED! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT & HELP!!!

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 30, 2014

4am Badu showed up in our backyard! I'm so happy! He's tired but looks ok. Trip to @JacksonCreekVet this morning! pic.twitter.com/qjJPqjKaMP

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 30, 2014

[ORIGINAL POST]

Sarah Reurekas was in a car accident on Thursday afternoon (September 25th) on Highway 7 near Fowlers Corners. Her car was banged up, but Sarah is OK. Unfortunately, her 2-year-old dog Badu was in the back seat and escaped in the commotion of the accident. And now, he's disappeared without a trace. Sarah desperately wants to find him—he might have hurt himself in the accident, and be laying somewhere injured or hiding somewhere. He's a rescue dog, and is shy and might not approach you. Read her story in tweets, and help find Badu by sharing on your social media channels...

I was just in an accident on hwy 7 near fowlers corners. can't find our dog. Badu. gonna be scared/ nervous. pic.twitter.com/h93gBRL5EE

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 25, 2014

Still looking for Badu. Could be anywhere by now. Lily lake rd, fifes bay, fowlers corners. Please keep watch. #ptbo pic.twitter.com/C5sSIUWWKT

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 25, 2014

Dog still lost! Pls keep lookout for him on your way 2 work this morning #ptbo friends. Chemong, fifes bay, lily lake pic.twitter.com/lDMqTSnzr5

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 26, 2014

This afternoon I finally feel like my car looks! Stiff, sore & achy! #poorcar #puppystillmissing #worried pic.twitter.com/JQQUqVdaDo

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 26, 2014

A second vehicle was involved on our accident. It ripped our front bumper off as we spun. Driver left the scene. pic.twitter.com/7vGUhSK9ZG

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 26, 2014

Thank you so much to @GiuntaNews @CHEXNewswatch for doing such a great job on the story on Badu. It means a lot! #bringbaduhome

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 26, 2014

I'm so blessed to live in such a great community. The help & support surrounding my dog & car accident has been amazing. #love #ptbo

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 27, 2014

To all the #ptbo #KawarthaLkakes hunters. Our do is lost in north ptbo. Lindsay rd, fowlers corners, fifes bay, lily lake rd area. Pls watch

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 27, 2014

@mossberg79 @Ptbo_Canada @MNRFcentral @OPP_GTATraffic my dog is lost in that area. Pls keep eye open! pic.twitter.com/pHsLJ1vvEe

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 27, 2014

Into the 3rd night of Badu being lost. Professional Tracker said he may stay hidden for up to 5 days. I hope it doesn't take that long.

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 28, 2014

Day 4 of Badu being lost is here. Keep your eyes open. Don't chase or yell. Check sheds, decks, shrubby areas, ditches & drain pipes.

— Sarah Reurekas RMT (@rmtsarah) September 28, 2014

For more on the story, watch this segment CHEX Newswatch did.

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This Might Be The Best Selfie Cat Picture Ever Taken In Peterborough

Yep, Maya the Cat wins the selfie kitty internet with this...

@Ptbo_Canada here's another #petselfie Maya stole the camera when we weren't looking. pic.twitter.com/mzOfGd4L4v

— Shawn Dunford (@DunfordShawn) September 8, 2014

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Beauty Picture Of Jango The Star Wars Kitten Checking Out A Bird

As Jango's owner Ray Henderson tells us about capturing this image of one of his Stars Wars kittens, "I was working on my laptop and Jango saw a bird, it's a beautiful pic." Or Jango's just realizing there is a whole other galaxy out there.

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A St. Bernard Named Princess Is Missing In Peterborough

UPDATE: Princess has been found... in the strangest of spots...

@Ptbo_Canada @SelwynTownship We found Princess! She dug a small hole under the house and got stuck! No barking to let us know where she was.

— Melissa Wilson (@melissa0136) July 23, 2014

ORIGINAL POST

A St. Bernard is missing in the Selwyn area. She answers to the name Princess, and is apparently not the friendliest dog. But the Prince that finds her will make her owner's really happy. Contact the Manns if found or spotted at 705 292 5327.

@Ptbo_Canada @SelwynTownship Missing St. Bernard in the Selwyn area. She answers to Princess, not the friendliest dog pic.twitter.com/9vXwSPAQr6

— Melissa Wilson (@melissa0136) July 23, 2014

Princess as a puppy

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