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February 3rd is Doggie Date Nite!

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

What are your plans for National Doggie Date nite? In my house every day and night is for the dogs, but in a good way! But I thought it would be nice to post on the actual, "National Doggie Date Nite" day and give you some background


OWRAssist 50/50 Raffle for February 2026

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

Our OWRAssist 50/50 Raffle will begin February 1st. Help support OWRAssist in our Ticket Raffle Fundraising Endeavour. Your Support will help us to continue to help Weimaraners in need. From Feb.1 to Feb. 28 you can support OWRAssist


Surrendering a Weimaraner

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

Surrendering a pet is never easy. Life circumstances can change unexpectedly—job loss, family illness, housing issues, or challenges with the dog’s behaviour can all become overwhelming. Contact us today!


OWRAssist 12 Days of Giving

Sunday, December 14th, 2025

12 Days of Giving, for just $5 CDN (that is a cup of good coffee or festive latte) you can enter our draw to win a unique Holiday Ornament designed and donated to OWRAssist. Each $5 donation gives you another chance to win.


Epilepsy in Dogs

Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Epilepsy is a condition that predisposes an animal to recurring seizures. Causes of epilepsy can include genetic or suspected genetic factors (a common cause in young to middle-aged animals), reactive (such as due to a toxin, or a...


Protecting Your Dog from Heartworm Disease: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Protecting Your Dog from Heartworm Disease: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know From the team at West Niagara Animal Hospital Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition in dogs—but the good news is, it’s also...


Welcome to the new OWRAssist

Friday, November 28th, 2025

Welcome to the redesigned Ontario Weimaraner Rescue & Assistance (OWRAssist) website. Our dedicated volunteers have worked hard all summer and fall to bring you a more user-friendly and informative experience...


BLOAT:Do you know the signs?

Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Did you know that Weimaraners are among the breeds most at risk for BLOAT, also known as Gastric Dilation-volvulus (GDV), a life-threatening condition? If you own a Weimaraner or know someone who does, understanding this risk...