What is Mondou’s CABEA?

Mondou is a Quebec company with an undisputed reputation, in terms of its customer service and the quality and diversity of its products. Mondou’s loyal customer base not only shops there with confidence, but also finds invaluable advice. Given the sharp increase in pets and the growing involvement of owners who want only the best for their animals, it has become necessary to validate and expand the information that the company provides. Mondou’s desire to promote animal welfare within the company and the community as a whole has resulted in the creation of a committee of experts with complementary skills. This animal welfare advisory committee is known as CABEA (comité aviseur bien-être animal).  

The committee is made up of the following five members: 
 

Dr. Hélène Perras, veterinarian

Dr. Perras has a keen interest in new technologies, veterinarian entrepreneurship and the relationship between humans and animals. She is involved in the development of various concepts and innovative projects in veterinary medicine and sits on the Board of Directors of the Quebec veterinary medical association (AMVQ) in small animal practice. 

Dr. Sophie Hébert Saulnier, veterinarian  

Dr. Hébert Saulnier practises veterinary medicine for animals other than dogs and cats. She has a particular interest in birds, but is able to answer health-related questions about all varieties of small and exotic pets. She has been involved in various parrot conservation projects in Latin America for several years. She usually travels several months a year to practice medicine in various bird rehabilitation centres and research and conservation projects. 

Dr. Valérie Trudel, veterinarian  

Dr. Trudel practises veterinary medicine for dogs and cats. Her main area of interest is complementary medicine, such as acupuncture and osteopathy. She has also been involved in the Quebec veterinary medical association (AMVQ). For the past several years, she has been working with the Mondou Academy on several issues.  

Daniel Filion, cat behaviour specialist  

As the founder of Educator, he is the go-to person in cat behaviour in Quebec. He works with veterinarians, animal health technicians and other animal professionals to promote healthy cohabitation with cats, which are often misunderstood. He is an author, guest speaker and trainer. He has worked closely to help create adoption zones at Mondou so that cats can live together in harmony. He is also a member of the APCP (Professional Association of Practising Behaviourists) and the PPG (Professional Pet Guild). 

Isabelle Boremans, dog trainer in the veterinary community for over 10 years  

Isabelle has completed extensive training in dog behaviour and has given multiple conferences. She is highly skilled when it comes to establishing links between the needs of animals and their owners. She uses a dynamic approach to problem solving.  

The committee’s mission is to provide animal welfare expertise and position Mondou as a leader in the pet industry. Although still in its early stages, the committee is already tackling a number of issues. You may have seen committee members attend various Facebook Live events at the beginning of the pandemic or promote their favourite products. They were also involved in issues surrounding the use of aversive dog training tools, and several other animal welfare initiatives.  

In the coming months, committee members will be increasingly involved in guiding and expanding the selection of products available online and in store. They will be on hand to share their expertise with Mondou, and offer advice and recommendations on matters surrounding animal welfare. Seeing them more regularly will help you feel even more confident about the advice and products available at Mondou.