October 2014

The fall issue of Bark! magazine is now available in your school library.

In this issue, take a glimpse into the life of a dairy cow and dolphins in captivity. Learn how to renovate a gerbil habitat to provide him the lifestyle he deserves. Do a taste test with family and friends with milk alternatives and see which animals, besides humans, use tools; you may be surprised!

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 Bookshop Dog
by Cynthia Rylant

The Bookshop Dog, written and illustrated by Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant, is a colourful story about Martha Jane, a bookshop dog who is loved by everyone she meets. When Martha Jane’s guardian becomes ill, she must find someone to care for her pet for a week. This doesn’t prove difficult. Everyone in town clamours to become Martha Jane’s sitter, with some over-the-top results!

The Bookshop Dog is a charming tale with bright, simple illustrations, sure to please young audiences. Readers in Kindergarten to Grade 2 will enjoy the descriptions and drawings of the book’s characters, especially the townspeople: well-meaning but not always well-behaved folks who demonstrate just how silly people can become when they really, really love an animal.

Read more BC SPCA book recommendations.

Get your very own exclusive BC SPCA school club banner!

We have created some snazzy 36 x 19.5 inch vinyl banners that will help you promote your school club events. All school clubs that have registered their club with us two years in a row, as well as the first three school clubs with eight or more members to register this school year will receive their very own banner.

In addition, any school that registers their club before December 1^st will be entered for a chance to win your choice of a VIP tour of your community SPCA shelter or a mini workshop at your school.

The BC SPCA is excited to announce the official opening of its new Community Animal Centre in Campbell River. The SPCA centre will provide sheltering and adoption for homeless and surrendered cats, kittens, small animals and as many dogs as can be accommodated, while Coastal Animal Control will continue to be responsible for pound services in the city.
Campbell River has one of the largest cat overpopulation problems in B.C. and we have been taking steps to help the community address this issue. Branch manager Stephanie Arkwright has already arranged for the sterilization of 750 cats under the program, which will have a significant impact on the number of kittens and cats dying needlessly in the community. The Campbell River SPCA also plans to expand its fostering program for incoming animals and its humane education programs for youth. This is a good way to introduce the topic of feral cats and cat overpopulation. New lessons on pet overpopulation for grades four to seven will be available soon. Learn more about this this news item and other BC SPCA news that you may want to include in class discussions.

Kindness Counts
(for K- Gr. 2)

Companions for Life
(Gr. 3-5)

You Can Make a Difference
(Gr. 5-7)

  Cluck - The life of an egg-laying hen (Gr. 4-6)

  Bite Free (K - Gr. 5)

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