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September 2014
Maybe your family has a cat, dog, small animal… or all
three! If so, we bet you’re already a great guardian. But did you know there
may be fun little things you can do to make their lives even better? Here are a
few ideas:
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What dog doesn't love a tasty treat? You can bake treats for your dog at home. The secret ingredient in all homemade dog treats? Love, of course!
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Do you enjoy getting new toys to play with? So does your cat! Cat toys don't need to cost a lot. You can even make them yourself!
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Keep your small animal from getting bored with plenty of out-of-cage
exercise.
(BC SPCA Kids Club members,
watch for the fall issue of Bark!, coming out next month, where we’ll give you
tons of fun tips on making a gerbil habitat the best it can be!)
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Whatever you choose, even these small actions can help your
pets live healthier, happier lives.
Our Take Action page
has even more tips on how you can, like Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Do you have more ideas on small actions other kids can take
for companion, farm or wild animals? We’d love to hear them! Email us at kids@spca.bc.ca.
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It’s almost here! The 2014
Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause takes place this Sunday, September
7* in communities around B.C.!
If you’ve already registered and have been fundraising for
the big day, thank you! We can’t wait to see you this weekend as we walk to
fight animal cruelty and have a blast with games, music, food, face painting
and more!*
Not signed up? That’s okay. Registration is still open on
event day, and participants ages 17 and under can sign up for free. Plus, if
you’re 13 or under and have raised $15 or more, you’ll get a free year of BC
SPCA Kids Club membership.
*Walk dates and activities vary by location; check
your local walk information.
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Make your friends laugh with these animal jokes!
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"Do you feel like an action flick or a romantic comedy?"
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Where do cows go on Saturday nights?
To the mooooo-vies!
Why do birds fly south for the winter?
Because it’s too far to walk!
Why does everyone love cats?
Because they’re purr-fect!
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Kids around B.C. were busy over the summer making a
difference for animals. Thank you to each and every one of you! Here are a few
of our new High Paws Hall of Famers:
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Seven-year-old Noah Painter sent us this great picture,
which he took at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria. Observing and taking pictures of
wildlife is a wonderful way to learn about and appreciate the animals who share
the Earth, so that we can take better care of the environment for both our
future and theirs.
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Aislen, Nyla and Cosette held a birthday party and
collected donations for the Maple
Ridge SPCA. They raised $40 plus a whole bunch of treats, toys and bedding.
The girls visited the shelter to deliver the goodies, as well as take some time
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Amelia and Violet are summer camp superstars! Not
only did they attend a week of camp at the Victoria SPCA, but they
also raised $48.50 for the animals by selling iced tea and cookies after camp
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September’s Furry Friend of the Month is a young rat named Tom.
Tom is a very social and friendly boy. He enjoys playtime
with people! Tom arrived at the SPCA with his brother, Jerry,
but they prefer to live in separate habitats. Tom and Jerry are both patiently
awaiting their forever homes at the Surrey
SPCA!
Please note: Tom and Jerry were available for adoption at the time
this article was written, and may have found their forever homes since then. Visit
the BC
SPCA website to discover more furry friends currently
looking for homes.
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