Best Friends is the pet magazine of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. It is published two times per year by OVC Pet Trust for the interest of pet owners and for those dedicated to
The goal of this issue is to entertain, delight, and inspire, all through a dog-focused lens. READ THE MAGAZINE HERE
At our Silent Art Auction we will celebrate the memory of dog walker and artist Malak Tabbara providing the rare opportunity to acquire one of his works. Join us Nov. 19th to bid on his and other’s i
It all began 21 years ago with a $1000 donation to honour the memory of Blues - Suzi Beber’s beloved Golden Retriever. Since then, Smiling Blue Skies has become an important means in supporting “the
A recent study out of the Masonic Cancer Centre and University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine looks at whether humans and dogs, both susceptible to cancer, are outliving the capacity of
Thank you SO much to Christine Mandy and The Agility Connection. $1000 was raised at TAC's July 29th to 31st event, dedicated to Smiling Blue Skies. 'This event was held in memory of all our beloved
This fall issue marks 20 years of celebrating dogs! What an incredible journey we’ve been on together. READ THE MAGAZINE HERE
Honey Bees Fundraiser with Deb Brunner - Walker My bees and I have agreed that we will be once again selling the fruits of their labour in support of The Smiling Blue Skies Fund for Innovative Cancer
Update from Erin Lynes: Tennis balls round 2 is on NOW! First a little background! 5 years ago, at around this time of year, Chester had his second round of mast cell tumor's removed. This was on the
Way to go Derek! Thank you for kicking off the Western Cup Event with your ride from Kamloops to Quesnel from August 10th to 16th! "Hi, my name is Derek and I’m riding my bike from Kamloops to Quesne
Join the Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund raffle and fundraiser at the Eromit Labrador Retrievers' biggest event of the year! THE most exciting dock diving event in Western Canada is coming up August 1
An internationally recognized cancer cell biology researcher has been named a Professor Emerita by the University of Guelph (U of G). Throughout her 30-year career in the Ontario Veterinary College’s
A Barrie woman, former Eastview Second School phys-ed teacher Marilyn Ann Pocock, donated her estate to save future golden retrievers and their families the agony of a cancer diagnosis. She was a wel
This issue is packed with ideas to make the most of the summer season, from easy hot-weather life hacks to canine adventure suggestions. READ THE MAGAZINE HERE
This is so absolutely awesome!!!! Today, I was talking with someone at Guelph, and I had to look up something from a walk going back to the days of pledge sheets. Amazing!! Look how far you have
"Our animal companions bring us joy and love us unconditionally. There is no question that our pet dogs and cats play an important role in our lives as companions. But what might surprise people is t
Help us reach our goal of $20,000! On May 1st, 2022, we will be going back to a LIVE event! We will be walking in memory of our beloved dogs that we have lost to cancer, to raise funds for the Smili
Lohbrunner Park, in Victoria BC, features a pond with a trail that loops around at the water’s edge. It is named in honour of Edmund Lohbrunner. This small, once jewel like park, was part of his worl
Please join the University of Minnesota Animal Care Care and Research Program for a presentation that will describe the impact of hemangiosarcoma on dogs and their families and the rationale to impl
