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August 2014 

Seal Pup Pointers

Seal pups are simply adorable. If you happen to see one all alone on the beach, your first thought might be to jump into action and rescue it. But wait! You could be doing more harm than good.

Seal pups are born on beaches all along B.C.’s coast between June and September, with most born in July or August – meaning it’s the height of seal pup season right now. Babies will remain on land, nursed by their mother, for four to six weeks. You may also spot older seals hanging out on dry land – in fact, it’s where they spend about a third of their time!

If you live near the ocean, or you visit at any time, know what to do if you spot a seal pup. Here are some helpful pointers:

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  • Keep your distance. If you – or your pets – get too close to the babies, even to observe, adult seals may be too scared to return.
  • Watch and wait. A seal pup on its own is not necessarily orphaned or abandoned. Seal mothers leave their pups for several hours at a time while they return to the ocean to feed.
  • Don’t push. It may seem helpful to push or coax a seal pup into the water, but this is unnecessary and can be harmful.
  • Pick up trash. Remember, the beach is home to seals (and other animals) so help keep it clean.

If a seal looks obviously hurt or in distress, do not try to capture or care for it yourself! Instead, call the BC SPCA hotline at 1-855-622-7722.

Walk to Fight Cruelty!

Dog at Paws

Paws for a Cause, our annual walk to fight animal cruelty, is taking place on September 7, 2014!* Will you be joining us?

Paws is a great way to show your love for animals! Every Paws event includes a 2 to 5 kilometre walk plus activities for the whole family. Visit your local walk page to find out what’s happening at your community’s event!

Sound like fun? Register for free, start your Paws campaign and mark your calendar. And don’t forget – every kid aged 13 and under who raises $15 or more will receive one free year of BC SPCA Kids Club membership as our thanks!

We can’t wait to see you there!

*Walk dates may vary in some locations.

Kids Club Bookmark Giveaway

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What’s your favourite kind of book? Whether you love reading animal stories, mysteries, graphic novels or anything else, summer is the perfect time to enjoy the books you love. And what does every great book need? A great bookmark!

To celebrate summer reading this month, we’re giving away our very own Kids Club animal bookmarks.

Not a member of the Kids Club yet? Join this month and we’ll include a set of bookmarks as a bonus gift with your membership welcome kit. With your parent’s permission, sign up online and then email us to say you joined the Kids Club after seeing August’s e-Kids Mews!letter.

Already a member? Email us by Monday, August 4 with the subject line “Kids Club Bookmarks” and we will enter you in a draw to win one of five sets!

Furry Friend of the Month

Quinn

August’s Furry Friend of the Month is Quinn, an active and social young tabby cat.

According to Quinn’s adoption profile, “She LOVES to play with anything you will give her, pipe cleaners, wand toys, balls, anything!" Quinn gets along well with other cats, though her playful nature may be a bit overwhelming for some!

Quinn is currently staying at the West Vancouver SPCA but hopes to find her fur-ever home very soon!

Please note: Quinn was available for adoption at the time this article was written, and may have found her forever home since then. Visit the BC SPCA website to discover more furry friends currently looking for homes.

 

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