Duchess and Francine spent four days stranded on a cliff near Mission, howling for help. Luckily, a local resident heard their cries. Thanks to a group of caring search-and-rescue volunteers, these adorable four-month-old puppies are now safe and sound at the Maple Ridge SPCA.
No one knows for sure how the pair ended up trapped on the steep hillside. But, happily, the girls have quickly bounced back from their frightening ordeal. Apart from being a little skinny, Duchess and Francine are typical puppies: cuddly, curious and full of energy.
Shortly after the girls arrived at the shelter, adoption applications began flooding in. The lucky people chosen to be their new guardians? Two of their original rescuers! Soon Duchess and Francine will be thriving in their forever homes – never to be cold, hungry and alone again.
Read more about Duchess and Francine’s story on our website.
Want to help animals like Duchess and Francine? Spread the word about adoption!
Visit spca.bc.ca/adopt to view all of the animals waiting in our shelters. Create an adoption poster for one whose story touches you. Then hang it up (with permission) at your school, local library or community centre to help find the animal a loving forever home!
The Penticton SPCA has been flooded with felines – more than a hundred of them, in fact! Their guardian just had too many animals and could not afford to care for them all.
When they arrived at the shelter, some of the cats needed urgent medical treatment. Staff and volunteers worked hard to nurse them back to health.
Because of the way they were used to living, most of the cats are afraid of new people and new situations. So staff at the shelter are now focusing on helping them overcome their fears. They will also need to be spayed and neutered to prevent any accidental litters. Once they are ready, though, the cats will be put up for adoption.
Find out more about the Penticton cat rescue on our website.
Sadly, there are cats in need not just in Penticton, but all over the province. The good news? You can help!
Raise awareness about spaying and neutering. In the fall issue of Bark! magazine, we included a special “Kittens Can Have Kittens” poster. Hang it up (with permission) at your school, local library or community centre to remind others to have their cats spayed or neutered before six months of age.
(Not a Bark! subscriber? Sign up at spca.bc.ca/kidsclub to get the magazine – plus awesome posters – delivered to your door, four times a year!)
This Remembrance Day, when you think of the brave people who have risked or given their lives for our freedom, take a moment to remember the animals, too.
Animals have also made sacrifices in times of war. They have delivered messages, carried the wounded, sniffed out explosives and, of course, kept lonely soldiers company on the frontlines.
Chips was one such hero. He served in the K9 Corps during the Second World War. Chips was deployed to Sicily as part of “Operation Husky” along with his handler, Private Rowell.
One night, Chips and his platoon came under fire. As everyone dove for cover, Chips broke free and bravely charged the machine gun. Grabbing it by the barrel, he pulled it off its mount and stopped the attack.
Chips suffered a scalp wound and some powder burns, but he – and his entire platoon – survived. For his courage, he was awarded the Dickin Medal, the highest honour a war animal can receive.
We can probably all agree that guinea pigs are adorable. But do you know what makes them even cuter? Watching them in slow motion, of course! Check out this video of some rather excited guinea pigs getting fed.
Do you have a favourite animal video? Share it with us, and it could be featured in an upcoming issue of e-Kids!
You are receiving this email because you are a member of the BC SPCA Kids Club, have subscribed online or otherwise requested to be added to the list.
- Login to update your contact information and/or email subscriptions - Unsubscribe (We're sorry to see you go!)
Please do not reply to this email, as it is for distribution purposes only. If you have comments or questions about e-Kids News or the BC SPCA, please email the BC SPCA Humane Education Department. We would love to hear from you!
