A smile begins to stretch across Michael Grubb’s face when speaking about their family’s rescue pup. A smile begins to stretch across Michael Grubb’s face when speaking about his family’s rescue pup. “She was picked up by a rescue that was able to save the mom’s life and the seven pups.” Currently in the care of the North Bay and District Humane Society, the animals will be transported by the North Bay Animal Rescue & Relief Transport. North Bay and District Humane Society shelter manager Janet Bredin described their location as a ‘hub’ for animals across the north and beyond.