Pets & Animals

These stories about local pets, animals and animal lovers in Barrie. are made possible through the continued support of Simcoe Solutions as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Let's talk about sex and the secret lives of honey bees

'The bee is very fun to work with and fascinating,' says man behind Innisfil Creek Honey, which runs 800 hives with about 50,000 bees each

Jun 28, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Family fun and furry friends: Barrie SPCA hosting open house Saturday

'It’s a way for us to be able to thank our community and be able to give back,' says community outreach co-ordinator

May 23, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

Golden eagle has become 'nemesis bird' for camera-toting retiree

'This is prime time for birders. It’s our Christmas and new year,' says David Knowler as warbler season begins

May 4, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Fresh start? Poop Fairies make doggy doo-doo disappear in Barrie

'Spring is absolutely bonkers and we’re often booking weeks out, working sunrise to sunset. It’s a full-on operation,' says co-founder

Apr 4, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

'I'm lucky': ZooTek owner shares love of animals through 'edutainment'

'I didn’t wake up one day and say, ‘I'll do this for a living.’ It picked me,' says ZooTek owner Doug Grabinsky

Mar 23, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Fundraisers like Cupcake Day 'super important' to Barrie Animal Centre

'Pre-heat your ovens, get your aprons on … and do your own fundraiser,' says animal shelter worker

Feb 28, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Rescue group finds golden opportunities for dogs, families

'People don’t just adopt a dog, they’re part of the cult,' Patty Lechten quips of positive things Golden Rescue does

Feb 17, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

'Light-bulb moment' illuminates vet tech's path to mobile pet service

'My goal is to take over North America. I want Trooper Pet Veterinary Nursing to be a recognized brand,' says Becky Bartley

Jan 19, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Barrie SPCA has warm Christmas moment

“Every year we give… we’ve always been animal lovers,” says local business owner

Dec 18, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Entrepreneur hopes to squeeze sustainability into pet industry

'There was a really big gap in the industry,' says owner of Pawty Animals, a Barrie-based business which makes environmentally friendly plush toy animals for dogs

Nov 18, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

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