Clearwater Humane Society, British Columbia

08/30/2024

CHS ADOPTABLE: HANK!
Hank the adorable German Shepherd X goofball may be big, but he sure doesn’t know his size! He is neutered and gets along well with other friendly dogs, but may sometimes be a bit much for very tiny dogs. He is kind and tries his best to play with his 2 chihuahua foster sisters, but most of the time they are too concerned by his large size to let loose and play. Hank plays very well with his medium-large sized foster-siblings though, and LOVES to go to doggy daycare at MUTTS! He’s also mindful of his parrot foster-brother, and is kind and gentle with kids of all ages (like any large dog though, he could accidentally knock over a small child if one is near when he's running around, playing).
He is a generally ‘aloof but kind’ fellow with strangers, and takes some time to warm up to new people. He can be shy if the new person is too forward or wants to pet him too quickly. He sure likes treats though, so that goes a long way in helping convince him that a stranger is nice.
Hank enjoys playing ball and running around rough-housing with any other young dog that will agree to it. He will not push it with any dogs that show him they are not up for that sort of game though. He also very much enjoys being a big floppy couch dog, especially in the evenings.
Hank tries his best to be a loud ‘danger deterrent’ when out in the yard, or if someone knocks on the door. He’s hoping no one will call his bluff though, as he’s really more of a lover, not a fighter! Unless you are a squirrel- then it’s GAME ON!
Hank would like to find a home that will take him on walks and hikes, to dog parks or doggy friends’ houses. He would like to be allowed on the couch for snuggles, and prefer a home with a doggy sibling, and ideally where someone is home a lot. He does best being walked in a harness or head-collar in case he gets too excited. He eats roughly 2 cups of kibble, twice a day (depending on formula), so not as much as one might think, for his size.
Please consider sweetheart Hank for your Forever Best Friend! PM for more info!

08/30/2024

COURTESY LISTING:
Sweet, sensitive Sophie is looking for a new home!
Sophie is a lovely 6yr old American Eskimo girl that is spayed, and good with cats. She generally does well with other dogs too, but may sometimes get a little defensive of her favourite person.
Sophie is looking for a calm home without kids, and needs to be kept away from chickens as well, as she has a little bit of prey drive that kicks in around those. She is also in need of dental cleaning very soon. We can help arrange this (though funding may be a challenge currently, as we have incoming vet bills of about $1300 for a current foster).
Sophie can be shy and takes a little bit of time to warm up to new people. Once she knows you though, she makes a wonderful friend and snuggler, and wants nothing more than to join her person on any adventures, even when that adventure is just to the backyard or snuggles on the couch.
Sophie’s current person has found herself in a vastly different position in life, and must work away so often that it’s just not fair to sweet Sophie to be alone so much. CHS is hoping to help bring more attention to Sophie and help her find a great match for her new home! Final decisions on her new home will be up to her owner, but we hope to at least help with spreading the word to help Sophie!
If you think you can foster, or would like more info about Sophie or to arrange a meet up, please let us know by sending us a message! Also, please SHARE!

08/30/2024

COURTESY LISTING:
Black Lab mix pups still in need of loving homes!
3 girls and 3 boys born June 18th, 2024 (9 weeks old), and 2 older girls, born Nov 12th, 2023 (9 months old).
All are loving, sweet, kind dogs that get along with other dogs and are used to cats. They love to be outside and would love to go on walks and adventures with you!
Please send us a message for owner contact info, and as always: Please Share!!

08/28/2024

Too true

08/28/2024

Urgent! Please share!

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08/20/2024

⚠️Please be aware that kennel cough is evidently going around our town. This is a highly contagious organism much like a human cold/flu, and usually lasts 7-14 days.⚠️
🐾Symptoms of kennel cough include:
A persistent dry, hacking cough (often sounds like a honk)
Coughing during the night that keeps you and your dog awake.
Retching with the production of white foam
Clear eye drainage
Runny nose and sneezing
Tracheal sensitivity (your dog coughs when you apply gentle pressure to their trachea)
It is passed around very easily as it's made airborne when a dog coughs or sneezes. Then, other dogs that are nearby during the coughing, or that sniff something within the contaminated area, then pick up the virus. It can live for roughly half an hour on an outside surface, and up to 3 days on an inside surface.
If your dog contracts Kennel Cough, don't panic! Most dogs are able to fight it off on their own, with a bit of extra TLC (humidifiers at night can help). However, keep an eye on your dog to ensure it doesn't develop into pneumonia.
🐾Signs that may be happening are:
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Fever
Labored breathing
Please see your Vet should any of those signs develop, or if you would like to ask for a cough suppressant for your dog. Dogs that have asthma, are very young or very old may be at higher risk.

❗️If your dog has Kennel Cough, PLEASE keep them away from public places like parks, groomers, doggy daycare, etc. Please also ensure there is no sharing of toys or bowls between infected and non infected dogs.

Check out this link for some suggestions on how to best support your dog's Kennel cough symptoms:

08/18/2024

Courtesy post...

08/15/2024

UPDATED: REUNITED WITH OWNER! MANY THANKS EVERYONE!

Looking for the owner of this wandering dog, again in Barriere. Neutered male, possibly Akita/mix. Large dog around 100+ lbs. Must describe collar to help prove ownership.
Reportedly very stressed to be kept at the finder's place, wants to go home.
ALSO looking for a possible temp foster home in Barriere area (ideally) as the finder of this dog will be leaving tomorrow on a trip.

PLEASE SHARE! Contact us to be put in touch with the finder if you know him, or if you think you can temp foster after tomorrow!

08/10/2024

Toes is available for adoption to a quiet home. She was semi feral and even though she's been handled she still only likes to be pet on her terms. And when she wants to be snuggled be prepared for her little motor to purr! We will be booking her spay but she won't be old enough for another couple of months. We'd love to find her a home while she awaits her spay. Please send us a message for details. 💕

08/10/2024

Tom and Jeffery are seeking a home together. They're 6 months old. Neutered and up to date on things. They're extremely friendly. Good with other cats, small breed to large breed dogs and with children. Jeffery is much more adventurous and Tom is typically more laid back. Their adoption fee is $200. If interested please send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

08/09/2024

These three had their neuters today. 🎉 The two kittens are available for adoption but must be adopted together. Kobe has a successful application and has been on a trial run and things have been going great. Thank you to Barriere Vet for getting them in. 💕

08/09/2024

This has been the year for saving birds and today these two needed help. They're receiving the care they need and once old enough and strong enough they will be released.

08/09/2024

Monday, Aug 5th, a little dog had quite the adventure. Some locals helped aid in the search for the little guy. Two black bears were going to go head on with the dog had the people not been there. He was relieved to be caught and thankfully he had a microchip and he was returned back to his people quickly.

08/09/2024

July 31st it was observed that a dog was hit and killed and another one survived. These two have not been claimed, and they did not have a collar, tattoo or microchip. The female was not pregnant and did not recently have pups. We are a small enough town that we typically know which dogs belong where. These two dogs were not known. We do not know if the blue pickup was actually the owner, or someone who didn't see the dogs. The remaining husky was quick to run away whenever people were near. We set up a feeding station for him because we knew we would need to use our live trap. He was much too scared to allow anybody near him. Aug. 6th we were successful with trapping him. He was then moved straight into a wonderful foster home and he hasn't left her side. He gets along with other dogs, kids and even birds. He's clearly been somebody's dog. He's decompressing from his ordeal and we wonder why this happened. And how did these two dogs get here?

I've included a picture of what the other one would look similar to.

08/07/2024

****UPDATE****

Just to be clear these 2 are in foster and being cared for. When more details are available a post will be made. Owners have been found and things are being taken care. We thank everyone for your help and concerns. We kindly ask that this situation be left to the rescue.

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1 Male and 1 female LGD type dogs found stray in Barriere seek foster home! These two need to be vetted, fixed, and brought back up to a proper weight. Female is a cuddly love bug, Male is a little stand-offish at first, and takes some time to warm up. Both have been raised with livestock on a ranch, and are being rehomed due to owner illness.

Please share and contact us with any offers to foster or adopt! Please be aware that we do not adopt out intact animals, however.
Thank you!

07/21/2024

⚠️URGENT!! COURTESY POST:⚠️

Please consider opening your home to one or more of these precious doggos! Their people have to leave their home by September, will be moving onto a boat, and have a plan to help them adjust smoothly to new homes.

Check out their photos and info at the link below, and feel free to reach out to them via that page with any questions you may have.
And as always, PLEASE SHARE to help them find a home!

07/14/2024

UPDATE: FOSTER FOUND! Next step: eye surgery!

Foster home needed ASAP for Moose, the timid but kind boy that was found wandering on Myrtle Cres. earlier today!
He will need surgery on his eye for ectropion as soon as we can get that booked, but is already neutered and can go up for adoption as soon as his surgery has healed!
He reportedly gets along with other dogs but will chase and kill chickens, so will need a home without access to those.
This poor soul seems to have been bounced around quite a bit in his young life (he's just a year old), and just needs some stability and consistency to feel safe enough to come out of his shell. We're betting he'll make an excellent couch buddy and "nonsense deterrent" (guard dog by appearance) once he realizes he's found a safe spot to stay.
PLEASE consider opening your heart and home to this dear boy, so he can get the help he needs from us!

07/12/2024

Beat the heat at Bosley's today and tomorrow at Bosley's, AND it's for a good cause. 🎉💝

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Hydration Days at Bosleys!

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Bring in your fur babies for a pup-sicle between 1:00 - 4:00 today and tomorrow to beat this summer heat and take advantage of the Summer savings on products to help keep your animals hydrated and cool this summer!

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With every $10 Food Donation to the Clearwater Humane Society, British Columbia you can choose from a FREE Kong Toy or Kong Keychain ♥️

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07/12/2024

Roscoe got to enjoy camping at Adams Lake last weekend and he loved it so much. He loves swimming and is content hanging out on the beach. He is usually good with other dogs, but can be selective of some males, okay with cats but hasn't been around children. He needs a family who is active and will take him on adventures. This guy has been with us for a very long time and we don't know why nobody has been interested, he's the perfect dog. He is neutered and vetted and ready to go now.

07/05/2024

Aww Ruff! Such a sweetheart you are! Have fun!

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06/28/2024

Foster home around Clearwater needed!!!

Please inquire via messenger if interested in fostering.

6 years old, female, been exposed to livestock and other dogs. She adores children, needs property or active people. She has excellent recall and she loves to snuggle. She is not Spayed but she will be once in our care.

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06/28/2024

We've been helping some local families feed their pets but need some assistance. We are in desperate need of dog food donations for 15+ dogs we've been helping. Donation drop off spots is Birch Island and near Fields, please send us a message for the address.

06/27/2024

2 boys looking for their home(s)!

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06/22/2024

HUGE thanks to those that have donated towards the kitten with an extremely impacted bowel (as far as the vet could tell). She has been receiving fluids and medication, but so far has only passed a bit of diarrhea. We may end up having to bring her back for further investigation if things don't get a move-on soon. :/
Please continue to keep her in your thoughts!
Also don't forget to drop in tomorrow (Sunday) at Bosley's to say hello to some super cute (other) kittens, that are ready to find new homes! They'll be hanging out from 11:30am-2:30pm!
✨🌟Donation SUPERSTARS 🌟✨
JANICE ADVENT!
April Alward
Cindy Beka
Rogue Provencal
Beth Shepherd

06/22/2024

Some kittens are available to be seen at Bosley's from 11:30-2:30 today and tomorrow. 🎉❤️

Adoption fees are $175 with $100 reimbursement after their mandatory spay or neuter. They're vetted, vaccinated, dewormed, de-fleaed, and de-liced. If interested, adoption applications can be requested via email [email protected] or send us a message here!

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06/21/2024

These 4 will be available to be seen at Bosley's this weekend! They're vetted and adoptable. The orange is female and the rest are male. Check them out from 11:30-2:30 Saturday and Sunday!

06/18/2024

UPDATE: Seems to be extreme constipation, she was given fluids and medication and sent home with medication. So far only some bowel movement, so paws crossed the rest makes it's way through bit by bit.
DONATIONS NEEDED!
We have a recent kitten intake on her way to the vet right now, because she has a hugely distended belly that we need vet advice on. It could be as "simple" as extreme f***l impaction, possibly due to high worm load, OR it could be as bad as a large tumor. We just don't know. We have tried all massages, enemas, all sorts of things that we could possibly think of to help if it is a constipation issue, but none have worked and so it's vet time.
We're therefore asking for anyone able, to please consider donating any amount towards her assessment and care.
We accept etransfer to [email protected]
or if preferred, please contact Twin Rivers Vet at (250) 828-2939, and ask to donate towards the CHS kitten.

Thank you in advance!

06/17/2024

VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
Is anyone willing to hang out with 4 kittens at Bosley's for a few hours on Saturday and again on Sunday?
Maddy was all set to do so, for an adoption event (a general "meet the kittens"), but has had a family matter come up. She can still drop off and pick up the kittens at the decided times, though.
All you would need to do is simply be there with them to keep an eye on them and help ensure their overall safety, while the general public stops by and says hello to them!
PM if you can help, and what times you would be available, please!