Peterborough Humane Society PSA About Leaving Pets Unattended In Vehicles

“I left the window down for him.” “I wasn’t going to be gone long.” The Peterborough Humane Society has heard all the excuses, they say in a release. To educate the public on the dangers of leaving pets unattended in vehicles during the summer months, they are launching their 2017 "No Hot Pets" campaign in partnership with the OSPCA, the OPP and the Peterborough Police.

The issue of owners leaving their pets in vehicles during the hot summer months is an ongoing problem across Ontario and puts animals at risk. There is no excuse for leaving a pet unattended in a vehicle and this summer the Peterborough Humane society is seeking the public’s help to share this important message.

 “Leaving your pet unattended in a vehicle is one of the most irresponsible things an owner can do," says Susan Dunkley, Manager of Development and Outreach with the Humane Society. “Leave your pet at home, and if you must take your pet make sure that someone is with it at all times.”

DOGS CAN DIE QUICKLY IN UNATTENDED VEHICLE

Parked cars can quickly reach deadly temperatures, even on relatively mild days with the car parked in the shade and the windows slightly open. Dogs have a limited ability to sweat, so even a short time in a hot environment can be life-threatening. A dog's normal body temperature is about 39°C and a temperature of 41°C can be withstood only for a very short time before irreparable brain damage or even death can occur.

If a dog is showing signs of heat stroke—excessive panting and drooling, listlessness or unconsciousness— prompt veterinary medical attention is vital. In the meantime, wet the fur immediately with lukewarm to cool water, not cold water. Bring the pet into the shade and offer drinking water.

The Peterborough Humane Society along with the Peterborough Police, the OSPCA and the OPP, will be on site at Costco on Wednesday, June 21st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. educating people about how quickly it can get hot in a car and how important it is to leave your pet at home. If you would like more information, stop in to see the Humane Society there or at Lansdowne Place Mall on Friday, July 7th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you observe an animal suffering in the heat, call Animal Control at 705-745-4722, ext 656, 310-SPCA (7722), or your local police (911).

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Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre Has Taken In More Than 300 Injured Turtles Already This Year

The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre has seen a huge increase in the number of injured turtles it's taken in this year.

"Last year at this time we had taken in 175 injured turtles, and today we are at 315," the Turtle says in a Facebook post as to how overwhelmed they have been.

Injured turtle brought in

"Dr. Sue Carstairs and our wonderful vet techs work diligently to give care to each turtle as it arrives," the Turtle Centre says.

Here's a picture of vet tech Amanda treating an injured snapping turtle in their hospital reception area...

Amanda

The Turtle Centre—which relies so much on the public for continued financial assistance to treat each and every turtle that comes through their doors—are always so happy to hear about people who are helping turtles cross the road and save other injured turtles by bringing them in.

Here are some more of the injured turtles that have been brought in...

"We take in dead turtles too, sometimes there are eggs which we will extract and incubate," adds the Turtle Centre in the Facebook post. "Also, a turtle may appear dead but not actually be. We can make them more comfortable almost instantly."

Kudos to the staff there who are doing hero's work.

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EC3 And Artspace Bring Hunter Street Alive With Canada 150-Themed Video Art Productions

As part of Canada 150th celebrations in Peterborough, Electric City Culture Council (EC3) and Artspace will be turning Hunter St. into a stage for New Visions/Old Land, an art exhibition featuring four media art projects tucked into stores, office fronts, alleyways and tents.

To celebrate Canada’s 150th, EC3 and Artspace asked artists in Peterborough to reimagine what “Canada” means, to offer new visions of what the idea of Canada could or should be. Who are we? What does it mean to be Canadian? What is the role of the land and the landscape in shaping this definition? How can we trace an outline of the future in the fragments of the past? New Visions/Old Land is about recasting the past, inventing alternative futures.

EC3 coordinated the project and Artspace donated the equipment and facilities.

WHEN AND WHERE

On Friday, June 30th, Hunter Street between George and Alymer streets will be open to pedestrians only. Four artists have created original works in film or video that will be presented between George Street and Sam’s Deli running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Filmmaker and Trent University Professor Kelly Egan will curate the show. Each installation will have a live sound/music component.

Interested in making your own film? Come to the camera-less film production table, where you can scratch, paint, stamp, and draw directly on 16mm film.  Once the film is finished (and dried), watch your own creation projected live on Hunter Street. Learn about the history of moving images—and the differences between video and celluloid—through 16mm camera-less filmmaking. Participants of all ages are welcome, including children.

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St. Peter Catholic Secondary School Gave Hero Welcome To Special Olympic Champions

St. Peter's Saints students gave a hero's welcome today to Special Olympics students returning from a school trip competition.

This is pure awesome, and will make your day. Watch the Twitter video below...

Here's how the Saints family welcomes back our Special Olympics CHAMPIONS 🥇#saintspride #onceasaintalwaysasaint #pvncleads @PVNCCDSB pic.twitter.com/vv8FzujGjR

— St. Peter's C.S.S. (@StPeterCSS) June 14, 2017

St. Pete's students and faculty, you rock.

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"Lakefield: Sketches To Remember" About Town's Rich History Will Be A Must Read

UPDATE: June 22nd -> Lakefield: Sketches to Remember will be released on July 1st at the Lakefield Isabel Morris Park by the arena. Arnold and Ridpath will be there from 4-7 p.m. to sign the book, which retails for $30. It will also be sold at Happenstance in Lakefield and The Examiner building in Peterborough.

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ORIGINAL POST

Without a brother’s love, a family so important to Lakefield’s history may not have existed. Without the strength and courage of war veterans, the village would have not had its lumber company, insurance firm, hardware store and some strong family connections.

Those are just a few of the 40 stories and illustrations included in an upcoming book, Lakefield: Sketches to Remember, by author Ed Arnold and Lakefield-based artist Drew Ridpath. The two have been putting together their Canada 150th birthday gift to the village for more than a year.

The front cover image was taken by Ed's son, PTBOCanada's Scott Arnold...

Lakefield: Sketches to Remember is filled with explosive, emotional and hidden stories about some of the people behind the incredible black and white drawings of buildings displayed throughout the book—which is slated for release on Canada Day.

Arnold and Ridpath will be speaking to an audience at Christ Church in Lakefield at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 21st about the book and a few of the buildings featured in it. They will also be announcing when and where it will be officially launched.

“When we moved to my family's hometown more than 40 years ago, I loved the people, history and beauty of this area," Ridpath says. "I started drawing pen and ink sketches to capture the unique character of our village. Ed's storytelling and the sketches combine to show how Lakefield has changed over time but still maintains the charm and feeling of a special village.”

The back cover and all the illustrations in the book are by Drew Ridpath...

Ed Arnold, an award-winning journalist who has written 16 local books, has this to say about the impact of writing, researching and collaborating on this book...

“When I started this journey with Drew, I had no idea how powerful the stories would be. Some made me laugh, others brought tears. It was an incredible trip through Lakefield’s past and present."

The Christ Church event on June 21st is a fundraiser for the museum with admission $10 at the door with limited seating.

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Watch This Cool Timelapse Filmed At Peterborough's Skatepark At Bonnerworth Park

Check out this cool timelapse video filmed by Nic Furlong at the Peterborough Skatepark on June 9th...

Hanging out at the Peterborough, Ontario Skate Park on June 9, 2017

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