Here’s a little secret that just about every pet owner knows: having animals in our makes us healthier and happier. Fido & Wine‘s Jen Mitchell and Laura Ducharme devote their column in this month’s On The Go magazine to the mental and physical benefits of pet ownership — and suggest ways that people without pets can still soak up some of the benefits of befriending an animal.

On the Go is available at TTC and GO Train stations in the Greater Toronto Area. CLICK HERE to check out the current issue.

Don’t forget to catch the newest episode of Fido & Wine, “Dogtoberfest,” tomorrow (Tuesday April 17) at 8 pm ET/PT. Repeats on Saturday.

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Our hearts were a tiny bit broken the other day when we came across the story of Napoleon, a lively Boston terrier from White Plains, New York who’s had a rough time of it — he was recently forced to undergo emergency surgery to remove his left eye, apparently the result of an unfortunate misdiagnosis. You can find out more at his Web site, Napoleon’s Story.

Napoleon’s human, Chelle, is hosting a benefit this Friday March 30 to raise funds to cover veterinary costs, and you can get involved by making an online bid in the silent auction. Check out the auction items and place your bids HERE.

Our hearts go out to this little guy, and on behalf of The Pet Network family, we wish him health and happiness.

The Pet Network is pleased to support, once again, Toronto Marlies Dog Day!

The Marlies, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, are inviting hockey fans across the Greater Toronto Area to bring their dogs to the game on Saturday April 7, when the team squares off against division rivals the Grand Rapid Griffins. The puck drops at 3 pm.

Tickets in the Doggy Section at Ricoh Coliseum (100 Princes Boulevard, Toronto) are a mere $15, plus a $5 donation to support the Ontario SPCA.

Want to win free tickets to the game, so you can take your pooch? Just visit our FACEBOOK PAGE  any time between now and Monday April 2 at 5 pm ET to enter the Marlies Dog Day contest. Good luck!

CLICK HERE to visit the Toronto Marlies online. CLICK HERE for more information on the Ontario SPCA.