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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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Video Showing Montreal Man Rescuing Kitten From Sewer Downtown

This morning on my way to work, I passed by a sewer and I straight-up gagged.

I don't know what the hell was floating around down there but the entire street smelled of rotten garbage and pig vomit.

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Montrealers Are Getting Their Pet Dog's Name Tattooed On Them

Those of you who follow me on social media, or who know me in real life - or who've even seen me stop cold in my tracks while walking down the street in order to ogle a stranger's dog - know that I'm a little bit obsessed with animals.

You also probably know the heartbreaking story of my dog, who ran away after spending 14 awesome years by my side. She was the best dog anyone could have asked for, and since she left, I've been trying to get more involved with/informed about animal shelters and charities however I can.

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Why You Should Date A Crazy Cat Lady Right Meow

I have a friend who really likes cats. She doesn't have 12 cats or anything(just two LOL), but I feel like she would if she had more time. No, she doesn't smell like cat piss... she just REALLY likes cats.

If we're at a house party and the owner has a cat, she'll spend most of the time playing with it and ignore human beings. She's a crazy cat lady inside, but doesn't really know it yet. So here's what makes crazy cat ladies amazing girlfriends.

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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Catcall

Whoa whoa whoa! Everyone calm down! From what I've seen, catcallers tend to be older dudes, so this article probably doesn't apply to the guys reading this. But please, if you have older brothers, dads, etc. who do catcall women - yell after them, follow them, try and start conversations after the woman clearly shows she's uninterested - please send this to them.

I'm sure catcallers don't mean any harm, but catcalling sucks for women. And here's why:

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Montreal Is Hosting A $20 Pet Microchipping Day

Montreal, in collaboration with the city's vets, will be hosting a microchipping day for dogs and cats on Sunday October 25. All microchips, which are usually $75, will only be $20. Now that's an amazing price for something that will ensure your pet finds you again if they're ever lost.

Registration for appointments is running right now and goes until October 9th, or until all appointments have been assigned, so make sure you book yours quickly! To sign up, your pet must already have an animal license (which are required in Montreal anyway).

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20 Reasons Why A Cat Is Actually Better Than A Boyfriend

Forget about Tinder or any other dating app, your perfect life companion can actually be found at a local SPCA. I'm not talking about a dog though, that's way too much commitment. A cat is your best match! Crazy cat ladies are not that crazy after all... they might actually have found the secret to life's happiness.

Cats are awesome. If you're not yet convinced that cats are the best, here are 20 reasons why having a cat is actually better than having a boyfriend.

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