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8 Women Tattoo Artists In Montreal That Are Taking Over The Industry

Locals are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing tattoo artists in Montreal.

Each artist has their own unique style and inspiration and some of these artists are on the precipice of taking over the industry. Here are eight of the best women tattoo artists in Montreal.

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The Pandemic Is Having An Impact On The Cats Of Montreal Too

Data from the Montreal SPCA reveals a-paw-ling new details on how the pandemic is affecting the province’s stray cat population.

The number of cats spayed or neutered by the Montreal SPCA dropped by about 27% this year, according to executive director Élise Desaulniers.*

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Stop Stressing, Look At All These Adorable Pets You Can Adopt In Montreal Right Now

Sitting at home alone during Montreal's long winter can get a little lonely, especially when you can't really go out and see your friends as you normally would. The solution? Adopting an adorable animal, of course!

November is National Pet Adoption month across Canada and the PetSmart Charities of Canada are hosting an adoption spree to find forever homes for some of the cutest animals out there. 

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The Pandemic Led To An 'Explosion Of Kittens' In Montreal, Here's How You Can Help

It's a cat-astrophe. Quebec's feral cat overpopulation crisis was already one of the hairiest animal welfare issues in the province when the COVID-19 pandemic worsened the problem, according to one cat rescuer.  

The result has been "an explosion of kittens," said Diane Liebling, the chair of the Côte Saint-Luc Cats Committee. "Just an explosion. We could barely keep up."  

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Côte Saint-Luc Is Hosting A Virtual Cat-Themed Variety Show To Help Its Homeless Felines

It's become an event music-fans and cat-lovers alike look forward to every year. It's more fun than a ball of yarn, trippier than catnip, and it benefits a good cause.

And this year, it's getting a whole new look.

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A Quebec Cat Survived 6 Weeks Alone In Banff National Park & He's Finally Home (PHOTOS)

The idea of being lost and alone in nature for six weeks — within close proximity to bears, cougars and wolves — is terrifying to think about. But one Quebec resident has done just that, and he's lived to tell the tale. He also happens to be a one-year-old tabby cat named Lewis.

When Lewis's owner Khristine Lahaie and her boyfriend set-off for a summer road trip through Alberta, she said they decided to bring their two cats along with them: Mighty and Lewis.

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