Dear friend,
Winter is approaching, which means
it’s time to take extra care to ensure that your pets are protected from winter
hazards such as toxic anti-freeze, poisonous holiday plants and de-icing
substances that can harm your pet. As the holidays approach, it’s also time to
start thinking about gifts for the animal lovers on your list. Check out our
Pawsitive Gifts information below for details on how you can make a life-saving
difference for animals this season.
Thank you for
your ongoing support!
With appreciation,
Lorie Chortyk General Manager, Community Relations
PS. You can multiply your impact! Forward this message to friends, family and colleagues.
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November 2012 Issue 117
Mortimer arrived as
an underweight stray at the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch in early October 2012.
Covered
in battle wounds, Mortimer looked like he had seen better days.
Learn more
about this street cat with a heart of gold…
Leo and his siblings were surrendered to the BC SPCA
Sunshine Coast Branch when his guardian could not find homes for them all.
Now Leo lives a life that a rabbit could only dream of, vacationing
in Shuswap, munching on fresh veggies from the garden and hanging out with his new fur-ever family.
Learn about Leo's Happy Ending...
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Keep your pets safe this winter
They may have their own fur coats, but your pets need
your help to keep them safe from cold weather and holiday hazards.
“Cold-weather
conditions can pose a serious risk to your pet,” says Lorie
Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC
SPCA. “Extra caution should be taken to ensure that your pet stays safe and
healthy this winter.” Check out these winter pet safety tips for your
four-legged friend.
More...
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Give Pawsitive Gifts this holiday season
Did you know that the BC SPCA offers a whole catalogue of virtual
gifts for the animal lovers on your holiday list, ranging from puppy
shelter, animal rescue, emergency medical care and more?
Whether it’s for a gift exchange, a hostess
gift, stocking stuffers or something extra meaningful for family and friends,
you’ll find the perfect gift.
Select your gift from our online
catalogue and choose a personalized printable or e-card. This year,
take care of your holiday shopping early while making a life-saving
difference for animals in need.
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Whistler sled dogs laid to rest
The 56 sled dogs at the heart of a tragic animal
cruelty case will be laid
to rest on Nov. 2 at the BC SPCA’s pet cemetery near Penticton.
The
discovery of the mass killing at a Whistler-based sled dog tour company in 2011
sparked international outrage and launched the largest animal cruelty
investigation in BC SPCA history. The former general manager of the tour
company pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges in August and will be
sentenced later this month.
More...
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The last lap –
switch to pet-friendly antifreeze
Picture this. A cat seeks warmth under the car you
have just parked in your carport. A small leak from a radiator hose drips
antifreeze into a small pool on the concrete. The cat laps up the tablespoon of
liquid, attracted by its sweet taste. Untreated, this cat will die of
antifreeze poisoning within 24 hours.
Make the switch to non-toxic
propylene-based antifreeze, which is safe for both pets and your vehicle.
More...
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Canadian
fur farming standards open for comment
Each
year in Canada, more than 700 thousand mink and fox are farmed for their fur.
The Codes of Practice that govern their care and living conditions are now open
for public comment.
Don’t
miss your opportunity to speak on behalf of these animals and influence their
quality of life.
More...
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Kids get the news!
The BC SPCA has a free monthly email newsletter all
about animals – and just for kids! E-Kids News is packed with fun facts on
companion animal care, wildlife welfare and farm animal issues.
The newsletter
also features youth event information, crafts and activities, contests, happy
ending stories and more! Sign up a
child you know today and connect them to thousands of other kids who are
passionate about making a difference for animals.
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Celebrate with SPCA Certified food
products!
Food is at the heart
of holiday celebrations. This year, make your holiday even better by using SPCA
Certified meat, poultry, cheese and eggs.
Look through our recipes, and have
fun experimenting with new cooking and baking ideas.
Put
farm animal welfare at the top of your grocery list by choosing SPCA Certified products found at your local retailer.
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Cozy up with
wildlife films this fall
From the comfort of your own home, get cozy with some
hot cocoa this blustery fall and enjoy watching a variety of short wildlife
films.
The 2012 Paws and Claws Film Festival selected 15 diverse and
interesting films on everything from badgers and bison, to ducks and sharks,
which are now available for viewing online.
More...
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A special thanks to Petsecure
Petsecure
has been a wonderful partner and supporter of the BC SPCA for the past three
years. They provide our adopters with
six weeks of free pet insurance and help us promote pet insurance as an
important part of responsible animal guardianship.
During this three-year term
with us, Petsecure has paid out more than $63,700 in claims. We look forward to
our continuing partnership in the years to come. Thank you Petsecure!
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Pets in the City
Get involved to make positive
changes for companion animals! Burnaby and Maple Ridge are two of the B.C.
communities considering municipal animal bylaw changes.
If you are a resident
of Burnaby, please join us in expressing our support to ban the sale of dogs,
cats, and rabbits in pet stores. Use our Pets
in the City page to send an email to Burnaby or check
out what other changes are happening across the province.
More...
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Donor of the month: Chris
Stollery and Alana Amaroso-Stollery
When Chris Stollery and Alana Amaroso-Stollery
were married last summer, they were eager to include their rescue dogs and help
other animals find homes.
At the wedding, Chris and Alana asked their
guests to make a donation to the BC SPCA if they wanted the newlyweds to kiss
(raising $300!) and for their wedding favours, the couple thanked guests for
support by making another $300 gift to help animals in need. Thank you and
congratulations!
More...
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Paw Patter
Countless animals
have served Canada in times of war – even insects.
During the First World War, glow worms helped soldiers by allowing them to read messages and
maps in the dark. Rather than lanterns, which would have tipped off the enemy,the worms’ soft blue-green light went undetected.
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Events coming up this month:
BC SPCA Youth Fundraiser (West Vancouver)
Wine for Whiskers (Vernon)
Erin's Kilimanjaro Challenge Pub Night (Surrey)
Whistler Sled Dog Memorial (Penticton)
Let's Talk About Cats (Maple Ridge)
5th Annual BC SPCA Kelowna Gala
Whiskers Wine & Dine...a fetching affair (Richmond)
Paws and Claws Film Festival and Dinner Auction (Victoria)
Bottle Drive for Critters (Port Coquitlam)
Pub Night (Sechelt)
Liberty Wine 6th Annual "Fall into the Market" (Vancouver)
Gifts Galore Extravaganza (Williams Lake)
Youth Workshop: "Careers Helping Critters" (Cowichan), (Maple Ridge), (South Okanagan/Similkameen), (Richmond), (Victoria), (West Vancouver), (Vancouver)
Youth Event: "Creature Craft Club" (Victoria)
Quiz Night (Prince Rupert)
Pet Photos With Santa (Port Coquitlam)
Christmas Craft Fair (Kamloops)
Friends of the SPCA Christmas Sale (Vancouver)
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