The Doghouse

06/27/2024

Bruno is here with me at home #9 at the Fort Langley Golf Course. Raising awareness, money for the animals at the Langley Animal Protection Society. Having some fun in the rain ⛳️ 🐕 🏌️‍♂️

04/13/2024

A funny and well done reminder to ask dogs for consent to interact.

03/10/2024

Help us get home!!! These two gorgeous German Shepherd Dogs came in today from the 24800blk of 4thAvenue. We are hoping our incredible LAPS community can help by sharing them so their guardian can come claim them!
The guardian can call 604.857.5055 and we are open 9-5:30. Thank you for sharing!!! Lapsbc.ca

02/24/2024

Still waiting to reach our goal!

02/24/2024

Meet Millie, my cell mate for the few hours…until one or both of us make bail.

02/24/2024

Come help “break me out” and raise awareness and funds for the Doghouse tomorrow.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare?

Mark your calendars for February 24, 2024, and get ready to join Kennel Breakout—an incredible event where participants will be locked in a kennel with one of our shelter animals until they reach their fundraising goal!

We are inviting companies and individuals like you to be part of this unique and rewarding experience. By participating, not only will you help raise vital funds for our shelter, but you'll also have the opportunity to bond with a furry companion and make a lasting difference in their lives. You can have fun with it and double your impact by adding a friend or colleague for a little competition!

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, Click here https://d7df3-1572.icpage.net/kennel-breakout-2024. We will reach out to you with all the details and information needed to determine if you can be one of our amazing participants.

Let's come together and create a positive change for animals in need!

02/11/2024

If you have a new pup or are looking for a great place to learn with your dog, check out our super fun training classes.

10/31/2023

Some holiday tips for your pets 🎃

06/16/2023

The inmates take care of the dogs while their owners are away or at work. More than 400 inmates at the Fraser Valley Institution have been part of the initiative.

12/03/2022

After Thanksgiving, many homes begin decorating for the holiday season, which can be great fun for us, but also intriguing, and sometimes dangerous, to our pets. If you choose to have a Christmas Tree in your home, consider these safety tips for dogs and keep your pet safe during the holiday season.

1.) Chewing on the limbs of live Christmas trees can cause mouth irritation from fir tree oils, leading to symptoms such as drooling and vomiting. Also, if your pet is chewing on the branches, there is a good chance they are swallowing some of the needles. When ingested, pine needles can get caught in the intestinal tract, puncturing the lining or bunching together and causing an intestinal obstruction. Both can have deadly consequences. Limit access to the Christmas tree if your dog is prone to chewing on its branches.

2.) Some trees are treated with chemical preservatives to keep them fresh longer. These chemicals leach into the water in the tree base, making the water poisonous to drink. Cover the water so your dog cannot drink it.

3.) Christmas lights should be positioned away from the very bottom of the tree unless you are sure your pet has been successfully trained not to chew on the cords. Chewing on cords can harm your dog and create fire hazards in your home.

4.) Tinsel, for all its glittery prettiness, is one of the most dangerous tree decorations you can choose. If your pet ingests even a few strands of tinsel—and pets do this more often than you might guess—they are highly likely to suffer the ill, and even deadly effects, of an intestinal obstruction.

Learn more here: https://www.petmd.com/dog/dog-christmas-tree-safety-tips

11/04/2022

📣📣 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Access to Care Awards — a new program for individuals living in northern Canada who are interested in pursuing animal and One Health-related studies, with priority given to Indigenous applicants. These awards include:

🎓 1 x $10,000 scholarship for a northern veterinary student
🎓 5 x $5,000 bursaries for animal or One Health-related diplomas or certificates (e.g., veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, wildlife biology, etc.)
🩹 Pet first aid training, (+ a first aid kit), for northern communities/community members that have existing relationships with VWB/VSF through NAHI
💻 Access to an online career fair for any high school class in the territories, which will include a panel of animal health experts

Applications are now open and will close on January 15, 2023. Apply today! Help us spread the word! Details at: https://www.vetswithoutborders.ca/site/blog/2022/08/30/northern-canada-awards-program

11/01/2022

Employment skills, stress relief 2 benefits of Langley Animal Protection Society initiative

10/13/2022

An interesting and quick read to help us understand and learn more about dogs

Dogs are highly sensitive to human behavior, and they evaluate us using both their direct experiences and from a third-party perspective. Dogs pay att…

10/12/2022

Help Alicia escape the Doghouse!
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/langley-animal-protection-society/p2p/kennelbreakout/

10/12/2022

Alicia Santella, Doghouse manager has been locked in a kennel to raise funds for the program! Help her escape at

We are excited to be hosting this fun event at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter on the afternoon of Wednesday October 12th from 12pm-4pm. How it works: Once a participant is “locked in” to a kennel with a shelter furry friend, they...

10/12/2022

Hello,
Can you help me raise some funds for our Doghouse and for animals in need at the Langley Animal Protection Society!
Thank you and hope you are having a great day 😊

08/20/2022

Lenny is STILL waiting to meet his family! As one of our longest standing residents at LAPS, he is more than ready to go home to a quiet, peaceful family who will help him learn that he is safe to be his playful, goofy self and who will provide all of the snuggles he could ask for. Since coming into our shelter, he has truly transformed from a fearful, shy boy to an extroverted and affectionate friend of all the volunteers and staff at LAPS. Apply to bring him home at lapsbc.ca

08/08/2022

It's Sasha Sunday LAPS Community! She is SUCH an angel. She is cuddly, playful, and smart. She loves to play and gets lots of zoomies. When she's done running around she is such a couch potato and loves to cuddle up to volunteers and staff. Apply to make her part of your furever family at lapsbc.ca

05/15/2022

05/06/2022

This little guy is so affectionate and sweet!

04/23/2022

04/19/2022

Let’s help find this handsome guy a lovely home, he deserves a second chance!

Copper LOVES playing ball almost as much as he loves belly rubs! This curious guy has officially been in our care for 90 days. You can support dogs just like Copper by Springing for LAPS' 50/50. $50 gives you 8 50/50 tickets and can provide one week of food for an animal just like Copper. Get yours today at laps.rafflenexus.com

Apply to bring Copper home at https://www.lapsbc.ca/animal-adoptionadoption-process/view-adoptable-dogs/

03/13/2022

Hey LAPS Community, did you know that Winnie is STILL looking for her furever home? ♥

This sweet girl has been with us since November. When she first came into our care she was balding, had bleeding skin and had clearly recently had puppies. Now, after months of medical care and TLC, she is looking for her home. She needs a family who can give her all the love she deserves, and who will be patient with her as she learns how to be a great doggy citizen. She is truly such a gentle soul and has so much to offer her perfect family. Apply to meet Winnie at lapsportal.ca

02/12/2022

Meet Copper! Approximately 4 year old male Rotti x German Shepherd mix, his trainer would describe him as motivated, curious, goofy, and loving. His perfect home would help continue his training and weight loss journey. A fairly active family is a must.

He loves to play fetch and go on relaxing walks, though he needs more work on his leash manners as he is strong!

If you would like a chance to meet him go to lapsbc.ca to apply!

02/12/2022

Hey LAPS Community, we have an exciting announcement!
Whether you are getting a head start with puppy training, curbing a behavior or looking to refresh and renew your and your pet’s outlook on training, LAPS' new Dog Training program is the perfect place to start.

With the help of our dedicated dog trainer Alicia and her 25 years of positive reinforcement dog training experience, you and your dog will begin a journey of learning together and build a two-way street of empathy and understanding.

Start your training journey today at https://www.lapsbc.ca/dog-training/

01/18/2022

Today, we are celebrating Betty White. Not only did she bring joy into every room she entered, she was an advocate for all animals. . Today, January 17th marks what would have been Betty's 100th birthday.

Please help us celebrate Betty and everything she did for animal welfare in the comments below.

Carry forward Betty White's legacy by donating to the animals at LAPS:https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/2513/donation