When many people think of the BC SPCA, they think
of the rescue and care we provide for cats and dogs. But each year hundreds of
rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and other small animals are also surrendered
at shelters across the province.
In this issue of Anim@ls we highlight some of
the wonderful pint-sized pets who need loving homes.
Thank you for supporting all the animals in our care – both great and small!
Much appreciation, Lorie Chortyk General Manager, Community Relations
PS. You can multiply your impact! Forward this message to friends, family and colleagues.
March 2013 Issue 121
Henderson is a charming young man currently waiting at the BC SPCA Richmond Education & Adoption Centre.
If
you’re looking for someone as handsome as Ryan Kesler and as friendly
as the Sedins, search no further than this charming feline Canucks fan!
There’s a good reason people came up with the term “breeding like
rabbits.”They do.
Assuming zero mortality, one
unspayed rabbit and heroffspring can
produce 95 billion rabbits in just seven years, according to
veterinarian and rabbit expert Dana Krempels.
Sadly, too many people illegally
abandon pet rabbits in parks and other outdoor spaces, where the animals suffer
horrific welfare and give birth to generations of new bunnies who will suffer
the same fate. But you can make a difference.
Merry’s story
Found pregnant and
abandoned in a backyard, Merry was brought to the Maple Ridge shelter by a Good
Samaritan shortly before Christmas.
That same night, she gave birth. Merry
raised her three healthy babies in the care of an SPCA volunteer foster family,
and is now back at the shelter, ready for her forever home.
Make
your pet a star with the BC SPCA’s calendar contest
You already know your pet is a star – let them shine in
our annual calendar.
Enter our Animal Lovers' Calendar Contest for your furry
friend to win one of 13 coveted spots.
Beginning Mar. 20, you can enter your
pet’s story and photo, then use your social network to earn votes. Every dollar donated equals one vote.
The animals with the most votes will star
in our 2014 calendar which is given as a gift to supporters every year and
available for sale at branches and online.
Easter cruelty:
Bylaws to prevent dyeing and overpopulation
Progressive bylaws in B.C. prevent Easter animal
tragedies.
In Maple Ridge and Richmond, pet stores are prohibited from selling
an animal like a chick or a bunny that are dyed a different colour.
Coquitlam,
District of North Vancouver, Kelowna, Maple Ridge, Saanich and Victoria require
all rabbits be spayed or neutered before sale or being given away.
New
Westminster and Richmond have banned rabbit sales outright. Read
more....
Local media stars are now ready for adoption
After months of rehabilitation in foster care, Binx, a kitten who was rescued from severe abuse, and Beans, a Yorkshire terrier who was found alone and barely alive, are now happy, healthy and ready for adoption!
If you have a home without dogs and can take the bonded pair together while caring for the special needs of Binx, the vision-impaired kitten, please contact the Burnaby Branch at 604-291-7201 or burnaby@spca.bc.ca.
Cupcake Day
follow-up
Thank you to
all those who baked (and ate!) in support of the BC SPCA.
Because of your
support, the first National Cupcake Day™ for SPCAs & Humane Societies has
surpassed its $150,000 goal!
Was your Cupcake
Party a sweet success? We’d love for you to share your photos with us at cupcakes@spca.bc.ca.
Still collecting
donations? No problem! There is still plenty of time to submit
donations, however all funds must be received by March 18to
qualify for prizing.
Charity Challenge
Improve your fitness and help save B.C.’s most vulnerable
animals by participating in the Scotiabank Half-Marathon & 5k Group Charity
Challenge on June 23.
Learn how you can represent the BC SPCA and provide a second chance for neglected, abused and
abandoned animals. We need you on Team BC SPCA!
Ten years ago, Tracey Farina welcomed a cat into her home
whose previous guardian had been surprised when “he” had kittens.
The mama cat
was one of three rescue cats in the family.
Realizing there was a limit to the
number of homeless animals she could provide care for, Tracey considered other
ways she could help animals and became a PAWPlan monthly donor.
Thank you
Tracey and congratulations on your tenth PAW-versary!
Paw Patter
Think only dogs can do
tricks?
Check out the mice in this
video who prove you can accomplish big things, even if you’re small.
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (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. BC SPCA Charitable Registration No. BN 11881 9036 RR0001
On behalf of all the animals we care for and protect, thank you for your support.
After months of rehabilitation in foster care, Binx, a kitten who was rescued from severe abuse, and Beans, a Yorkshire terrier who was found alone and barely alive, are now happy, healthy and ready for adoption!
Thank you to
all those who baked (and ate!) in support of the BC SPCA.
Youth Workshop: "Big Hearts for Small Animals" 