BC SPCA Cowichan

06/22/2024

Looking for a squeak-tastic duo to join your family?! Consider these adorable, crazy haired guinea pigs, Shy Guy & Koopa Troopa! ❤❤

Despite his name, Shy Guy is the friendliest of the duo and loves sitting on cozy laps! Koopa Troopa is a bit more reserved and prefers to sit back and enjoy the view. They both LOVE their daily veggies and dried insects & larvae, and will happily eat them from your hands.

If you'd like to read more about them, follow the link below to view their profiles.
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/755553/?from_search=true
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/755557/?from_search=true

06/21/2024

Remember Guava?!❤😸

This sweet girl spent two months with us while she waited for her fur-ever family to find her, and the wait was worth it!! Just read what her adopters have to say about her. After just 20 days she's really coming out of her shell and showing just how much love she has to give!

Enjoy this update her adopters sent us, and the photos of her in her new home ❤

"Just wanted to send a brief update on Guava. Or Guavy or GuaGua as she has now a few names!
After the first week mostly hidden under the couch, she has now really settled in.
She spends the days now all over the house and even coming to find us or calling out when she can’t find anyone. She sure loves her neck and butt scratches.
Although she is still a little skiddish and sometimes just bolts if you even look at her, she’s more or less getting pretty comfortable with our family.
She will come up on my daughters bed at night looking for scratches and will sometimes stay to sleep for a while.

She’s interacting with our other cat, the two of them play a lot at night. She is definitely the boss and lets him know with a swat if he’s bothering her.
She’s sweet and playful and also demanding and assertive!

Things are going really well and I think she’s happy in her new home. 😊"

06/20/2024

Do you have a place in your home and your heart to care for a dog while they wait for their fur-ever families to find them?

Consider applying to foster with us and discover the beautiful connections you can make with our furry friends ❤ Fostering a dog in need and knowing you are providing them with a warm and cozy home full of love can be one of the most rewarding feelings, and we are in need of fosters now more than ever!

Follow the link below to apply
https://spca.bc.ca/ways-to-help/volunteer/foster/?utm_source=volunteer-page&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=volunteer&utm_content=foster-program-info

06/19/2024

Handsome kitty Armani has been searching for his fur-ever family for 50 days!

A distinguished tuxedo cat with a name as fancy as his appearance. Armani came to us as a stray and is now adjusting to the new experiences of shelter life. This gentle soul is quite shy and needs a bit of time to come out of his shell.

Armani has previously lived with other cats and would likely do well with a confident feline friend who can help him build his confidence. Though nervous, Armani is making great progress in his foster home-he's started eating in front of his foster mom and even played with a toy for the first time!

Armani would thrive in a patient and understanding home that offers him the time and space he needs to feel safe and secure. He'd love a home with safe outdoor access, like a catio, where he can enjoy watching the birds and the world go by.

If you're looking for a sweet, shy companion who needs a little extra love and patience, Armani could be the perfect addition to your family. To start the process of meeting Armani, follow the link below to read more about him
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/741370/?from_search=true

06/19/2024

**UDPATE: The owner has been found! Thank you everyone for sharing the word!**

Are you or anyone you know missing this handsome boy? He was found wandering around on Telegraph Rd and Meredith Rd in Mill Bay this evening. He is wearing a blue collar with no tags and has a microchip with no registered owner. He is an intact male, very friendly. Please call 250-746-4646 if this boy is yours!

06/17/2024

Say hello to our little friend Tony Montana. Tony was just transferred to Salt Spring from the Cowichan Animal Care Centre where he was found as a stray with a large abscess on his cheek. After vet care and recover, Tony is ready to find his furrever home. He can be quite shy at first but will warm up slowly given time....and treats :)

Tony seems to be fascinated with other cats so he might do well in a home with a friendly, well established cat. Once he gets used to his new surroundings, he might also enjoy an indoor/outdoor life.

If you are interested in meeting this guy, please fill out an online application at https://spca.bc.ca/survey/cat-adoption-application-salt-spring-island/ or visit him at the branch during business hours (M-Th 11-4)

06/15/2024

**UPDATE** He has been reunited with his owner!!
Thank you everyone for sharing this post!

Do you recognize me??
This dog was found in Crofton on June 15th and was brought to us around 1:30pm today. He is an intact male, 20.9kg, found with a grey Kong harness on. Unfortunately the tags on his harness have worn down and we are unable to read the name/number, on a blue bone shaped tag. Other tags include an older city of "Owen sound" tag and a seemingly newer "North Cowichan" tag.
No microchip/no tattoo
If you recognize him please contact us at 250-746-4646

06/12/2024

The Cowichan Cool Cats SPCA team😽are currently fundraising for the Lock-in for Love campaign!🩷If you are interested in donating to the Cowichan SPCA branch or set up your own fundraising page, please check out our page: https://lockin.spca.bc.ca/team/cowichan24

Your gift will go to work providing rescue, warm shelter, nourishing food and healing medical care to animals in BC. Thank you!

The animals need your loving heart Will you join our community of animal rescuers?  Each person on our team is here because we love animals deeply. We're committed to giving them th...

06/10/2024

Looking for a fishing, canoeing, camping or outdoor adventure pal?
Consider Ellie, this sweet 3 year old bloodhound has been looking for her forever home for almost 1-month now!
Ellie is currently in foster where she is living her life to the fullest, and she can't wait to continue these adventures with her forever family!
If you want to know more about her, follow the link below to view her profile
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/745881/?from_search=true

06/08/2024

We are SO happy to announce that Nate, our long term resident of 378 days has been ADOPTED!!❤🤩🥳
We are going to miss him so much but we are so, so happy to see him go! A huge shoutout to BC SPCA Nanaimo and BC SPCA Vernon for housing him the majority of his time in the BCSPCA care.
We love you Nate, and we wish you all the best ❤

06/07/2024

One of Rose's favourite games, Tug o' war. She is a master at it and cannot wait to show off her tugging skills.

Rose has been patiently waiting 120 days for her new furever humans. Give her link a click and help us find her the best home ever!!

https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/723889/

06/06/2024

Do you recognize me??
This female cat was brought to us June 5th at 12pm, she was found on Cowichan Lake rd near Country Grocer in Duncan
She’s quite friendly, no collar, tattoo or microchip.
If you’re missing her call us at 250-746-4646 or email [email protected]

06/04/2024

We are closed today for a staff development day! You can leave us a message at 250-746-4646 or send us an email at [email protected] and we will back to you as soon as we can.

06/03/2024

05/31/2024

Meet Ellie!

At almost three years old, this sweet girl is looking for a special home. Ellie is a gorgeous bloodhound who carries all the hallmarks of the breed. Weighing in at 85 pounds, she is a big girl. She walks relatively well on leash but if she catches the scent of something good, she can get a bit side tracked!

This wrinkly girl also displays other classic bloodhound traits such as her high energy level, strong prey drive, and love of "singing". As such Ellie will not be suitable for a family with small children, living in a shared building or with close neighbours, and/or free ranging small animals. Although friendly with other dogs, Ellie is prone to resource guarding with her canine cohorts and so would do best as the only dog in the home. She does do well with dog savvy cats though!

Ellie has suffered from extreme allergies for most of her short life, causing terrible ear and eye infections. Because of this, she will need to be on medication and a special diet to manage that for life.
She is smart and very food motivated making positive reinforcement training techniques a blast!

This velvety lady makes her feelings known by singing you the song of her people, which is why neighbours in close proximity will make a home incompatible for Ellie. Her future guardians would benefit from consulting with an AnimalKind trainer.

Ellie's ideal home would be with guardians who have experience with strong, high prey drive dogs (such as large scent hounds/Rhodesian ridgebacks/Catahoula's/other large game hunting breeds) and who can give her all the snuggles she requires.

Ellie is currently in a foster home while she awaits her fur-ever home. If you are interested in meeting Ellie, please fill out the application below

https://spca.bc.ca/survey/dog-adoption-application-cowichan/

05/29/2024

Come out this Saturday, June 1st to Duncan Hot Yoga & Fitness for a relaxing warm Hatha yoga class! This new class offering will be by donation (min $10 requested) and proceeds will be donated to the BC SPCA! See you there!

NEW CLASS OFFERING💛 Starting next Saturday June 1st at noon Jesi-Rae .raekosa will be offering a gentle hatha class by donation with proceeds going to support the Duncan SPCA (min. $10 requested - please pay what you can).

This class is accessible for all levels and the perfect way to relax on a Saturday afternoon! Pop by before or after your weekend cruise through the and enjoy some soul soothing movement to unwind tension in the body and calm the mind💛

See you at the studio✌🏼 Keep your eyes out for our summer promo to be announced this week!

05/25/2024

We love a good adoption update!!

Jerry, formerly "Mousey McConaughey" is living his best life thanks to his forever family!! ❤

Here's what his new family has to say about him;
"Jerry the mouse is doing great. He's quite tame now. He loves exploring new areas and climbing all over the cage mouse enrichment things we change up for him. He loves chewing up everything in sight. We bought him some cute little fabric mouse houses that he is happily shredding up. Also a flat running platform that is better for his back. He's extremely athletic and can climb to the top of his freestanding water bottle. He's a lot of cute fun in a tiny package."

Were so happy for this little mouse, and so thankful to his wonderful adopters for welcoming him into their family ❤

05/24/2024

We currently have 9 cats searching for their purr-fect forever homes! If you're looking for a new fur-bestie, look no further than these sweet kitties ❤ To read more about them, and the homes they're looking for follow the link below! https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/type/cat/

05/20/2024

We have a new rabbit in care! Meet Ruby!

Her cute twitching nose and soft fur are a testament to her irresistible charm.
Ruby has the cutest little bursts of energy where she loves to zoom around in excitement and explore every inch and corner of her surroundings. This zestful girl is she loves to stretch her legs out kick back and enjoy the Zen.

Ruby came into our care quite underweight. Perhaps due to her limited access to food prior to coming into care Ruby has shown resource guarding with her food and treats.
Due to this behaviour, we require that Ruby go into a home with no children.
She is showing great improvement though and we are continuing to work on this.

If you’d like to find out more, or to apply, click here: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/741851/?from_search=true

05/16/2024

**Calling all budgie lovers! Meet our lonely Tim Birdton, waiting to find a special home with new budgie buddies**

"I'm Tim Birdton and I can't wait for a new home to sing my heart out in! I have a beautiful singing voice that I like to show off when I hear other birds or a great song on the radio.

I have been described as a very handsome boy with a mixture of yellow, blue, and green coloring. What a stunner! The staff at the shelter are able to handle me without any issues, but I don't always step up on cue as I'm an independent boy!

I'd love a home with some basic bird knowledge, including knowing about my dietary and husbandry needs. By the way - I LOVE millet and veggies! Food is really the key to my heart.

If you are interested in adopting me - please find the bird application through the link below!"

https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/pet-adoption-applications/?utm_source=how-to-adopt&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=application

05/15/2024

The South Peace BC SPCA is here to help pets and people affected by evacuation orders. We can provide supplies, food, emergency boarding and other pet related support – all free of charge.
Please call 1-855-622-7722.
Visit: https://spca.bc.ca/ways-to-help/bc-spca-emergency-response-services/
Additionally, we are looking to collect the following supplies to assist animals in care and members of our community;
Leashes
Flat collars
Blankets
Towels
Carriers/Dog crates (Large/XL)
Litter boxes
Clumping litter
Bowls

Supplies can be dropped off at the centre located at 11418 3 St between the hours of 1:00 - 4:00pm.

Thank you so much for your support!

05/15/2024

Say hello to my little friend!

This very special boy is looking for a very special home, Tony Montana got his name from a large wound on his cheek. This poor little man came to us as a stray so his history is unknown. Upon arrival he had a large abscess on his cheek and was in dire need of vet care. he is currently recovering and his wound is looking great!

Tony is a nervous guy who is experiencing a lot of new things. He is used to living outdoors so he would be a good candidate for a catio, as he enjoys sitting outside watching the birdies.

He's coming around to people and has been showing us he's comfortable by eating in front of us, and out of our hands! It might take a couple weeks before he's comfortable receiving pets but he's shown interest in it here and has allowed light petting. He seems to like cheek scratches and will even give out a little purr

He is looking for an experienced paw-rent, familiar with shy, nervous and under socialized cats and he could potentially do well with a confident feline friend in the home.

If you're interested in a foster-to-adopt arrangement while this sweetheart recovers from his wound and awaits his neuter surgery, submit your application by following the link below.

https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/740495/?from_search=true

05/12/2024

🐾 Meet Gravy! 🐾

This adorable 3-year-old pup is more than just a pretty face - with her mesmerizing ocean blue eyes and endearing smile, she's sure to melt away any worries and fill your days with happiness.

Gravy is a social butterfly who absolutely adores making new friends, both human and canine! Her playful nature knows no bounds, and she'll happily engage in zoomies and playdates with her furry pals. However, she's looking for a forever home where she can be the star of the show, so she would prefer to be your one and only fur baby.

This sweet girl is overflowing with affection and can't wait to shower you with endless kisses and cuddles. Whether it's snuggling up on the couch or enjoying a leisurely stroll in the park, Gravy is always up for some quality bonding time.

While she may still be mastering the art of walking on a leash, Gravy is eager to learn and is already a pro at some basic commands. With a little patience and positive reinforcement, she'll be strutting her stuff like a seasoned pro in no time!

So, if you're searching for a furry companion who will fill your life with love, laughter, and a whole lot of tail wags, look no further than Gravy! To start the process of adoption, follow the link below!

https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/739096/?from_search=true

05/11/2024

Hi everyone, I’m Olive and I can’t wait to meet you!

I’m a sweet gal, and I’ve been told quite unique, with my muted orange tabby coloring and freckles on my nose! I enjoy being pet, especially around my chin – that’s my favorite! Whenever I’m happy, I will show it through making biscuits and my loud purrs.

In my previous home, I was around a cat and a dog, so I may get along with other furry companions with a slow and proper introduction. It takes a bit of time for me to warm up in new situations, (introverts get it am I right?), but I love the attention once I’m comfortable. And when I’m not feeling my best, I will let you know with a quick meow that translates to “I need space please!”.

I am just on the tail end of an upper respiratory virus flare up, however I may get a bit sneezy or weepy in the future when stressed. I’m just healing from my spay now, but if you are interested in meeting me or adopting me, please fill out an application, I can’t wait!

https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/738821/?from_search=true

05/09/2024

Sweet Ruby at our BC SPCA Parksville-Qualicum Beach branch is looking for a home! Now is a great time to bring a rabbit into your life☀️

05/08/2024

Can you believe this beautiful girl has received no applications yet?! Help us find sweet Guava a home!

Guava came to us as part of a large surrender in Northern BC, and is still feeling a little shy, but has started to blossom into her own in foster care. Guava would love a calm pawrent who can be patient with her while she becomes more comfortable with her new life.

If you'd like to find out more information about her, or apply to adopt, check out her profile here: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/735774/

05/08/2024

Are you missing a budgie? This sweet one was just brought in to us from the Shawnigan Lake area and is friendly!

If you recognize this bird please call us at (250) 746-4646.

05/07/2024

**UPDATE! Thank you to everyone who shared our post, someone has graciously donated us a washer and a dryer today!!***
Oops, it happened again!! Our main building washer and dryer have stopped working! (They we're jealous of the kennel building i guess!)
If you have a washer and/or a dryer you're no longer using we would appreciate a well working one so much!!
We may be able to facilitate a pick up in the North Cowichan area, or if you're able to drop one off we are located at 7550 Bell McKinnon Rd, Duncan.
You can reach us at 250-746-4646 or at [email protected]
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