It was ‘kitten season’ at the Surrey SPCA when we decided to get a cat for my preschool Son. The cages were filled with every type of kitten you can imagine, including the white, fluffy ones that I had in mind. However, the final choice was left up to the four year old only child […]
Welfare Weekend: Consider Adopting A Mom
With Mother’s Day being celebrated across North America, it’s a great time to promote an often overlooked group in animal shelters – Moms. Pregnant females often arrive in animal shelters and are kept there (or in foster homes) until their offspring are weaned and they can be spayed. These animals may be cats, dogs, ferrets, […]
Welfare Weekend: Help Animal Shelters Through Kitten/Puppy Season
We adopted our kitten in the Spring and the selection was outrageously large. Wall to wall cages stuffed full of kittens of every size, shape & color. It was a joyous time for our family when a skittish, muted grey tabby stole our heart, but it was also a very sad situation to witness. Kittens […]
Welfare Weekend: Our New Series Covering Animal Welfare
We don’t want to brag, but we’re pretty sure we have the most caring friends on the social internet! Your kindness and concern is reflected on our blog and in social media – we’re both proud and blessed to know you.
Animal Rescues on Pinterest ©
Pet parents are loving Pinterest! Our love for animals motivates us to help them and we can use Pinterest for that too. What’s more, animal rescue organizations almost invariably have fantastic content to share, from adoptable animals to great graphics that you can share to inspire change. You can make a difference with your Pinterest […]
Holiday Help for Pet Shelters
Animal charities are often forgotten among human charity appeals during the holidays. Here we have a round-up of how you can help needy animals of all sorts.
Update – 600+ Rescued Quebec Puppy Mill Dogs Surrendered
Update – June 23rd, 2012: Nicole Labombard and her mother Charlene of Paws R Us have agreed to abide by a court order and not own more than three pets or operate a kennel for the next two years. Sadly, they could operate another puppy mill after that two years is up. ————————————— A Montreal […]
Free Knit, Crochet and Sewing Patterns for Animal Shelters
Animal rescue shelters must be built and furnished in a practical manner that allows for a sterile environment. That means steel and cement in most cases. Warmth and the comfort of something to snuggle into is invaluable to homeless animals like cats, dogs, and even birds. Shelters usually accept old towels and blankets for animal […]
Corporate Giving – Iams Home for the Holidays
Most pets love holidays. They often receive gifts and share in the feast. They’re excited to see family and friends and happy to have their family home. Even if they’re shy, they sense the festive spirit in the air and respond in kind. We always feel sorry for those who have no family, especially when […]
Leaving a Legacy – 2.5 Million Bequeathed to SPCA ©
Gladys Cavanagh of Victoria, BC took ‘paying it forward’ very seriously. She has bequeathed 2.5 million dollars to the Victoria SPCA, a substantial chunk of her inheritance from a stroke victim that she befriended. That was just her way, adopting strangers and helping animals. She worked hard and had a level of compassion that is […]