ICAN - Invermere Companion Animal Network

11/07/2025

Volunteer spotlight, Meet Anne and Shizu Futa
Many years of dedication to ICAN cats. Anne started as a volunteer to ICAN and fostering She moved into a vaccination role with the local vet tech, Tammy Tutte as Wendy Miller needed a break Another amazing volunteer Anne came to ican every night to give Ingrid a pill for hyper thyroid for 8 months straight Shizu helps her sister every way she can, she was ICANS treasurer and right hand to her sister Anne, through it all. Winter storms, to writing the final to a grant report Anne and Shizu are monumental and they hate when someone says thank you. Hats off to you ladies and many thanks to Anne and Shuzu- who are present volunteers, fosters and my backbone and support at ICAN. Anne and Shizu you are worth this post and so much more…. Thank you for being you and the support system for ICAN throughout years.

11/07/2025

Meet Scooter, our 3-month old kitten diagnosed today with Lordosis.
• Causes: The condition is usually a congenital spinal malformation, often due to genetic factors or abnormal fetal development. It has been reported as more common in certain breeds like Manx and Bengal cats.
• Symptoms: Clinical signs vary depending on the severity and location of the spinal curve. Mild cases may have no symptoms, but severe cases can lead to serious health problems, including:
◦ Pain
◦ Weakness or partial paralysis in the hind legs (paresis)
◦ Difficulty breathing (dyspnea) due to compression of the chest cavity
◦ Difficulty eating (dysphagia)
◦ Failure to grow or gain weight
◦ Neurological deficits
• Diagnosis and Treatment: A veterinarian diagnoses the condition using a physical exam and imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. Treatment for the medical condition depends on the severity. Mild cases may require supportive care, but severe cases may necessitate complex and potentially risky surgical intervention. In very severe, untreatable cases, euthanasia may be considered to end suffering.
Help us help this sweet little boy at www.icanbc.com/donate

11/07/2025

Miss Maisie is looking for her forever home! Could it be with you? Check out our adoptable cats here: www.icanbc.com
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Our Runners RV Cranbrook ICAN - Invermere Companion Animal Network Pet Of The Week is Maisie! What a sweetie!

11/02/2025

Purdys chocolate? Yes please! Support the animals at ICAN by treating yourself (or someone you love) to some amazing Purdy’s chocolates — perfect holiday gifts that give back!

🗓️ Order deadline: November 22
📦 Pickup: December 6 at ICAN
👉 Order here: https://fundraising.purdys.com/2166729-131008

Every purchase helps fund food, care, and medical support for the cats at ICAN.
So go ahead — make the holidays sweeter for you and for them! 💛

Fundraising with Purdys Chocolates is sweet and easy. Sell Canada’s favourite chocolates and earn more for your school, team, or community group.

10/31/2025

** ATTENTION: Castle Rock Area of Invermere, BC **
Do you know me? Do I have a home?
Nick Name: Hank the Tank
Male, intact, age 4-7 yrs
Some very nice people have been feeding me, and their outside deck is cozy, so he visits them a lot, sometimes for weeks. As it is getting colder out, it would be nice to get this sweet, lovable boy home with his family.
Please email [email protected] with any information to find his owners. He is a super sweet guy, he needs to go home.

10/31/2025

The ICAN 2026 Calendar is available! Your $20 support means the world to the homeless cats and kittens in our care. They are safe, fed, warm and will find a forever loving home
Calendars are on sale at
-ICAN
-Bosleys
-Invermere Vet Hospital (IVH)
-Canadian Tire
Thank you for your support
#2026

10/31/2025

From Wallace, now a cherished member of his family for one year, and the cats and kittens residing at ICAN, we extend our happiest Halloween wishes.
Kyra and Drey kindly shared Wallace's holiday photos, which we are delighted to showcase.

10/29/2025

ICAN has been nominated!
www.canadianchoiceaward.ca

10/29/2025

Our Runners RV Cranbrook ICAN - Invermere Companion Animal Network Pet Of The Week is Silas!

10/29/2025

ADOPTED - SABRINA
Congratulations, Sabrina on your adoption. This is your FIRST HOME ever! You were with us at ICAN only two weeks before your fur momma submitted an application to adopt you. You will be loved and adored for always

10/29/2025

ADOPTED - RENO
Congratulations RENO on your adoption into a very loving family home. We will miss you sweet boy. You will be spoiled!

10/25/2025

🐾FOSTERS NEEDED — WINTER IS COMING! 🐾

As the temperatures drop, our rescue is flooded with urgent requests for help. Every day, cats and kittens are waiting for a warm, safe place to land — and you can be their lifeline.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time.
We provide everything — you provide the love and space.

✨ What’s Included:
🛏 All supplies (food, litter, toys, etc.)
💉 All vet care covered
💬 24/7 support
🚫 No cost to you

✨ What We Need From You:
🏠 Spare room or safe enclosed space for decompression & quarantine (2 weeks)
🚗 Able to bring to vet appts (volunteer drivers available if needed)
💌 Communication & updates with our team
🐱 Indoor-only home within 30 min of Invermere, BC

Every cat and kitten deserves to feel safe, warm, and loved this winter — and it starts with YOU. 💕

📩 Questions: [email protected]
📝 Apply in person at 455 Panorama Drive. Invermere, BC