Pointing Dog Rescue Canada

09/09/2025

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23/08/2025

22/08/2025

We all agree on the importance of preventing unwanted litters, but it may be time to rethink how it’s done. Hysterectomies and vasectomies can be performed safely as early as 8 weeks, providing sterilization without disrupting a dog’s natural hormones.

“Removal of the go**ds with surgical sterilization results in a loss of negative feedback to the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary. The sustained supraphysiologic luteinizing hormone (LH) concentrations in g***dectomized dogs can significantly alter organ function and even induce neoplastic changes. For example, g***d removal has a profound effect on thyroid function and is reported to be the most significant cause for the development of hypothyroidism in dogs. Thirty percent more g***dectomized dogs develop hypothyroidism compared with intact dogs. Within the canine thyroid, LH receptors are co-localized with thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors.

Continuous LH receptor activation in g***dectomized dogs may interfere TSH receptor function by consuming second messengers involved in G-protein receptor cell signaling, preventing the action of TSH when it binds to its receptor in the thyroid, resulting in hypothyroidism. The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures is significantly increased following g***d removal independent of breed, s*x, weight or body condition. Luteinizing hormone receptors are expressed in the cruciate ligament and continuous LH receptor activation may increase laxity in these ligaments, resulting in joint instability. Both male and female g***dectomized dogs are at a significantly increased risk for lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma. Luteinizing hormone receptors are also abundant in these tissues. Research in four canine hemangiosarcoma cell lines found that LH receptor activation induces cell proliferation. In addition, research in three canine T-cell lymphoma cell lines found that LH receptor activation induces cell proliferation, adhesion, and invasion as well as increases LH receptor expression. Research is needed to determine if LH reducing strategies using g***dotropin releasing hormone agonists will increase remission times in g***dectomized dogs with LH receptor-positive tumors. In conclusion, among the non-reproductive functions of go**ds, suppression of LH secretion and resulting LH receptor overexpression appear necessary in maintaining endocrine, musculoskeletal, and anti-neoplastic health.”

27/06/2025

Tracy shared this update on Moochi ❤️🐾

This amazing girl t;urned 8 today. I could not let this day go by without thanking PDRC for bringing this loving, intelligent, goofy and happy girl into my life. I have had Moochi for 2 1/2 years now and she lights up my life. I look forward to many more years with her.

13/06/2025

David has given us another update on almost 14 year old Hugo. Shown here rocking his beautiful powder face, enjoying an after woods romp nap ❤️🐾
David says he plays several times a week with his mom’s 3 year old Wheaton Terrier. He also lives with a little dog that turns 15 next week

22/05/2025

Courtesy Post for exposure Contact Snow Dog Sanctuary directly for any further information.

These two brothers are lovely medium energy boys about 11 weeks old. Currently named Flynn and Jack.

Please consider adopting Flynn or Jack , who are very sweet GSP? GSPmix? (born Feb 27), and are up to date on vaccines. They are currently in foster in Delta/Surrey, and we can arrange a meet and greet in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. We do not know much about their backstory, but they came into our care from Abbotsford, BC.
The boys are gentle dogs, who like most puppies get rounds of the zoomies, and are well on their way to being house and crate trained. They sleep through the night, and love a good snuggle. They will be dogs that need moderate exercise, and would do well with mental stimulation activities. Both are very dog social and would do well as a second dog, or as a first dog that can be socialized publicly. Flynn has been cat tested and he will chase a cat that runs but is scared of a cat that stands its ground so might be compatible with the right feline. Flynn has had lots of exposure to kids 6 and older and often seeks out their company. He would do well with a family with respectful kids. Jack is fostered separately but seems to be cat friendly as well.
Please reach out to learn more about our boys, and we will keep you posted on pending adoption events.

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15/05/2025

We received the news that Stella (adopted 11 years ago) has made her journey to the rainbow bridge. Shannon gave her the best 11 years possible. Our hearts breakk along with Shannon and her family, but thank them for loving Stella.

Stella took her last stroll through the trails and her last swim in the river yesterday. I gave her the best life I could possibly give her. She was the queen Bean around here. I remember the day you called me 11 years ago to go pick her up to foster her. She was deeply loved, but we had to say goodbye as the cancer was starting to take over and we did not want her to suffer.