Posts tagged pet
Pet of the Month: Bilbo

Bilbo isn't afraid to show her many sides, and on the afternoon I met her, I saw two of them. She greeted me with curiosity, rubbing her head against my hand, but later, when I went to pet her goodbye, she swung a set of claws at me to let me know I was dismissed.

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Pet of the Month: Charlie

Charlie had toyed with the idea idea of running off to explore the neighbourhood, but, unlike many cats, he’s not much of a climber or a jumper. Shannon was always able to stop him before he got too far. But then, this April 15, everything lined up just right.

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PET OF THE MONTH, BODHI

On a late September afternoon with a hint of fall in it, Bodhi, the miniature pinscher, narrows his eyes and surveys his terrain from the Dovercourt Park bleachers on the lap of his owner, Chris.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES

Neighbours across the country offer insight into the ways life in lockdown has changed them.

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BUILDING BLACKNESS, BRICK BY BRICK

The Leslieville artist Ekow Nimako makes sculptures out of a surprising medium: Lego. Almost always monochromatic, frequently black and composed of both animals and human- like figures, his art is deeply focused on representation, Blackness and identity.

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YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD FAVOURITES NEED YOUR SUPPORT

As they adapt to the new reality, some of your favourite local cafes, restaurants and other businesses continue to offer their services. They’re a big reason why the West End is such a great place to live, so let’s all support and help them thrive.

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PET OF THE MONTH

In the two and a half years I've written about animals for the West End Phoenix, I’ve had a donkey lick my boot, met a pig the size of a hatchback hiding out in a downtown backyard shed and witnessed a snake murder a live rat… Which brings me to Bo and Cubester.

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