Summer is coming and what better time to make a difference for animals? You can change the life of an animal in need by providing a home for one of the thousands of cats and kittens entering our shelters during this busy season, by running or walking to raise urgently needed funds during the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge or by making product choices at your local farmer’s market that support producers who are committed to raising their animals according to SPCA Certified standards.
Enjoy the summer and thank you for your life-saving support for animals in need!
With appreciation,
Lorie Chortyk General Manager, Community Relations
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June 2012 Issue 112
Jack is our current long-term resident. Curious and independent, Jack is not the type to approach visitors right away, so he is often overlooked.
A BC SPCA staff member who had helped rescue 19 cats from a home that was to be demolished drove by a week later out of curiosity. It was very lucky she did as there was one more fluffy little kitten sitting in the wreckage of the home.
Many things can remind us of summer. The cheery chime of an ice cream
truck approaching. The sweet scent of freshly mown grass. The clamour of
kids playing outside.
At the BC SPCA, our reminder comes in the
form of kittens – thousands of them. Come summer, shelters are flooded
with abandoned and unwanted litters, plus hundreds of adult cats.
The Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge Half-Marathon & 5k is only weeks away - but it’s not too late to register and make a difference. On June 24, join our dedicated team as we make a commitment to better ourselves and the lives of local animals.
When you join, we will provide support for you - from fundraising suggestions to cheering you on during the race. If a couple of weeks is not enough time for you to train, we encourage you to walk the 5k or donate to one of our BC SPCA Team members. Register or donate today.
Heroes honoured at annual BC SPCA awards dinner
The BC SPCA paid tribute to some exceptional heroes to the animals on June 1 at its annual awards ceremony in Vancouver.
The ceremony honurs veterinarians, volunteers, media outlets, philanthropists and companies who go above and beyond to help animals in need across B.C.
This spring, the B.C. legislature saw a nearly unprecedented amount of animal welfare legislation introduced.
Three pieces of legislation were brought forward – including Bill 24 to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and two other bills that would regulate animal health and dog and cat breeding throughout the province.
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2012 BC SPCA Open House events, which were presented by Hill’s® Science Diet® and held in 29 communities this month to promote adoption awareness.
From bake sales, scavenger hunts and plant sales to nail trimmings and face painting for kids, each event was unique in its own way. The annual Open House series is a great opportunity for us to open our doors and share how your support is making a difference to animals in need.
Register today for the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause!
Hundreds across the province have already shown their commitment to saving the lives of animals by registering for the 2012 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause. Join us on September 9* and be a hero to the animals who need you most.
Already registered? Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of the province’s most vulnerable animals. Log in to your participant centre for great tips on setting up your personal page, putting the FUN in fundraising and starting a team with friends and family.
Tragically, every summer, people make the fatal mistake of leaving their dog in the car as they step inside to run errands.
The temperature inside a parked car, even in the shade with the windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill your pet.
SPCA Certified and Farmers’ Markets: A perfect match!
Farmers’ markets are a perfect way to give your direct support to an SPCA Certified farmer. Throughout the summer and fall, farmers’ markets feature SPCA Certified chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb, cheeses and cage-free eggs.
It’s the perfect time to meet the farmers, ask questions and purchase ethical products all in one go! The BC SPCA’s events calendar includes all the information you need to find a farmers’ market near you.
Have your say on living conditions for pregnant pigs
Do you have an interest in how farm animals are housed? What are your views on current methods of housing pregnant sows? Might your answer change if you were provided with more information on the issue?
Researchers at UBC have created an online forum for you to discuss your views and to help us better understand attitudes towards housing for pregnant sows. You must be a minimum of 19 years old to participate.
For many of our supporters we have cause to be doubly grateful as they give both time and money. Dr. Avrum Soudack has been giving since 1999 and volunteering at the Vancouver shelter for more than two years. As well as caring for the shelter cats, he’s taken pictures of hundreds of animals to help catch the attention of potential adopters. His photos were featured in our recent letter about the homeless cat crisis in BC.
Last year, the BC SPCA took in 7,500 kittens around the province – that’s 20 kittens a day! It’s also more than three times the number of puppies brought in to our shelters. Please help by telling everyone you know that this is a problem you can fix.
The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. The Society provides a wide range of services, including cruelty investigations, emergency rescue and treatment, sheltering and adoption of homeless and abused animals, humane education, advocacy, farm animal welfare, spay/neuter programs, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
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