October 2016

Look for the fall issue of Bark! magazine coming to your school library this week.

There is something for everyone! Cats, dogs, farm animals and even bugs are all featured in this issue.

Read about some amazing cat rescues. Learn how to interpret dog body language to stay safe around dogs and avoid getting bitten. Do bugs make you go ‘ewww’? They may not be at the top of the list of favourite wildlife but they play an important role in our ecosystem. Check out some neat B.C. bugs, interesting facts and what you can do to help them.

Should all animals be given the Five Freedoms? Get informed about how farm animals can be cared for in a way that meets their physical and emotional needs.

Students will enjoy this colourful, informative magazine which they can reference for projects or read at their leisure.

Look for this issue in your library or order a class set of this issue by email*. Include your name, number of students, grade, school name and address and we’ll package them up and send them off to your class. *(this offer is only available in B.C.)
 

The Lucky Tale of Two Dogs
by Cathy M. Rosenthal
illustrated by Jessica Warrick
Reading level:
Kindergarten and up

It is only when the unlucky dog escapes from his yard and is picked up by animal control that his life turns around and he becomes a happy dog. From the backyard to the streets, to the animal shelter and eventually to his forever home, he finds safety, friendship and love.

The Lucky Tale of Two Dogs tells a sweet and memorable story of what can happen when caring people in the community all take part in changing an animal’s life for the better. It addresses the importance of social interaction for dogs as well as their physical needs, but also the responsibility of being a pet guardian. The joy and companionship is beneficial to both the guardian and the canine.

With a perfectly happy ending and excellent illustrations that help tell the story, this book will warm the heart of any pet lover.

Get more BC SPCA book recommendations online.

Would your club like to be featured in an upcoming Bark! magazine? We want to share your contributions and passion to make the world a better place for animals with everyone. All you have to do is let us know why you think your club should be the one we feature in Bark!. This can be done through a letter, video or other creative format. Have some fun and become a “star”! We’ll give you some time to put this together.

Contest closes November 30, 2016.

Mail your entries to 1245 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R1 or email us at pneuman@spca.bc.ca. Be sure to put Feature Our Club on the envelope or in the subject line of the email.

A kitten found in rough shape was brought to the Port Alberni SPCA by a Good Samaritan. She was severely dehydrated, flea infested, anemic and had a broken front leg.

Her leg can’t be repaired because it’s an old injury, but despite any pain or discomfort, Charlotte is a friendly sweetheart who’s all about getting her cuddles once she warms up to you.

Four-month-old Charlotte must have the broken front leg amputated, but will still be able to live an active, happy life after surgery and recovery.

Learn more about this news item and other BC SPCA news that you may want to include in class discussions.

Kindness counts
(Primary)

  Bite free
(Primary/intermediate)

Making the right choice
(Intermediate)

You can make a difference
(Intermediate)

  The farm-food connection
(Intermediate)

Cats in the community
(Intermediate)

Including animals in social justice
(Intermediate/Secondary)

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