Whether you have a dog, cat or small animal (or more than
one!), as a great pet guardian you’re always looking for new ways to give the
best care to your pets. We’re here to help!
In every issue of Bark!
magazine, we share tips on providing animals with the Five
Freedoms, especially #5, the freedom to express behaviours that promote
well-being (in other words, the freedom to be themselves).
Here are some of our favourite tips from past issues:
Dogs love to play, no matter how old they are. So
keep on playing with your pooch as he ages! It will keep him from getting
bored, help him stay healthy and strengthen your bond. Tip: Try teaching your dog games like Fetch, Hide and Seek and Treasure
Hunt. You may also want to get him into agility – an obstacle course activity
for dogs. Learn more about these games here.
Cats need to scratch – it’s just in their
nature! It can be frustrating for guardians when the cat scratches the
furniture, but there are ways to fulfill her need to scratch without destroying
the couch. Tip: The kind of
scratching post you use, and where you place it, can make a big difference! Get
all the details here.
Giving toys to small animals can make life a lot
more interesting! Toys that involve chewing and eating are especially appealing.
Tip: There are small animal toys you
can buy, like the Knot Nibbler, or you can make your own, like a Timothy Tube.
Find out more here.
Coming up in September: the 2015 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk to fight animal
cruelty! Have you signed up yet?
It’s FREE for youth, or $10 if you would like an event t-shirt. By joining us,
you’ll be making a real difference in the fight against animal cruelty.
Right away when you register, you’ll be able to set up an
online fundraising page to collect pledges. Every dollar raised will go to
helping care for homeless, injured and abused animals, and to stopping cruelty
before it even starts.
Then, on September 13*, you’ll get to attend the fun-filled
event in your community. Bring your whole family, including your dog, for a day
of celebrating animals. We can’t wait to see you!
We’ve been hearing so many wonderful stories of kids in B.C.
standing up for animals this summer. Along with showing your kindness to
animals by being great guardians, attending summer camp and spreading the word about
important issues like not leaving your pet in a hot car, many of you have also
been fundraising for your local SPCA. Thank you to everyone who has made a
difference, whether through holding a lemonade stand, selling homemade jewellery
or collecting donations at their birthday parties. Here are a few of our
recently added High Paws Hall of Famers!
Rowan and Aedan hosted a lemonade stand and donated the
money to help care for the animals at the Squamish SPCA. Way to go!
Instead of birthday presents, Lilly
asked her party guests to bring donations for the animals at the Cowichan SPCA. She collected a piles
of pet food, as well as some toys. High Paws, Lilly!
Eight-year-old Ceilidh made loom
bracelets, rings, necklaces and head bands and donated her proceeds of $100 to
the Maple Ridge SPCA. Thank
you, Ceilidh, for helping the animals.
This two-year-old calico cat arrived at the Vernon SPCA after being abandoned, and soon gave birth to six kittens.
Now that her kittens have been raised and adopted, Wasabi is looking for a forever home of her own. Wasabi is a playful girl who loves to bat and chase her toys. She's affectionate and will answer you when you call. She has a lot of love to give; now she just needs the right family to give it to!
Please note: Wasabi 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 find more furry friends currently looking for homes.
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