By Jacques Blais, National Translation Portfolio Leader (jacques.blais@skipatrol.ca)
Here is our August furry friend:
Lilly, Quebec
Our cat Lilly does nothing fancy like climbing up a slope, looking for lost skiers or snowboarders after an avalanche, or sit on the chair lift like many other pets of the month.
She does not even come to the ski hill with me. Lilly could care less about ski patrol. She is so lazy that she prefers to simply lie on my spouse’s lap for hours.
That is why I believe that Lilly should be the pet of the month. If not for her, my spouse Judith would never let me go as often to patrol on the slopes nor teach the first aid course!
In fact, all my duties with the CSP would not be tolerated as they are if not for Lilly.
Owner: Jacques Blais, Val St-Côme, Lanaudiere Zone.
How to get your pet featured
Please send an email to Diana Lee (diana.lee@skipatrol.ca) with the subject line: “Pets of Patrollers: Your Name, Your Pet Name” and the following details:
- Name, age, breed of your pet (e.g., Onyx, two years old, German Shepherd dog).
- Fun fact or an interesting detail about your pet and what they mean to you.
- Attach a photo of your pet (bonus points if they are wearing CSP gear).
- Your zone and the name of the resort(s) you patrol at.
Mental health is an important aspect of the Canadian Ski Patrol. We hope that these pet photos spark joy this summer.
Even for those who don’t have pets, interacting or even seeing an animal can boost their mood. Just think of the positive impact of therapy dogs.
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