ElderDog Canada Kamloops

09/13/2024

A little humour to start the weekend.

09/08/2024

What an amazing afternoon and evening we had at Valhalla Smoke House with Wandering Paws Kamloops and ElderDog Canada Kamloops. Thank you to Shawn Martens for the awesome emcee job! We are so grateful to everyone who came out and supported this event!

Thank you to Anita from Hillside Honey Soaps for the incredible contribution of time and *gorgeous* soap!!

Thank you Shelley Lampreau for your time and expertise, giving toenail trims for the dogs!

And thank you to everyone for the generous silent auction donations and bids! We will be following up with anyone who won silent auction items - if you’re wondering, feel free to message us!

Our hearts are full from all the great conversations, great food, a beautiful setting, and most especially all the dogs who came!!

Thank you!! ❤️🐾🐾❤️

09/07/2024

Stewie is a pint sized adoptable buddy, located in South Fraser BC

Please contact the SF coordinator with any questions about this sweet pea! 💜

Stewie, has a toothless grin as most of his teeth have fallen out over the last while. He enjoys softened kibble, wet food and treats like CHEWY treats, meat bits and cheese (his favorite word). He favors one hip, which he has had since early on in his life, but manages to walk quite well using a harness. He isn’t on any medications and has not been neutered.

he gets excited when he sees other dogs. Although he can be ok with other dogs, his companion feels he would be better suited to a single dog home where he is the center of attention. He can be protective of his food and his toys. He is a cat chaser, so that would not be a good companion for him. Stewie will bark initially but settles down quickly and he can be shy if he does not know you yet.

Stewie is used to living with an older male but has done well with his current female caretaker. He would do well with older children as he is not used to younger ones. He doesn’t like it if you suddenly take away his food or toys, he will growl at you and let you know. Stewie prefers the company of female dogs over male dogs.

He enjoys sleeping and lying in the sun. He loves to go outside and would benefit from a backyard to sniff and roam in, like he had in his previous home. He is p*e pad trained, and occasionally misses the pad, but he will go outside if you take him and then not make a mess. Stewie is 14, so regular bathroom breaks helps and his walks don’t need to be long ones.

Stewie would love to snuggle on your lap and sleep on your bed. He does have a dog bed too. If you like drives, so does Stewie. He isn’t fond of going to the vet but he loves a good grooming and bath. He doesn’t like it if you put too much pressure on his sore hip or under his chin.

If you would like to adopt Stewie, please reach out to [email protected]

09/07/2024

Buddy Boy Bosco is adoptable!

Located in the South Fraser area of BC, look at his old muzzle and fall in love ❤️

09/07/2024

Adoptable Charlie located in South Fraser BC!
Read his bio and contact the SF coordinator with any questions!
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Hi everyone! I am Charlie! I don’t know about cats, but budgies are fine. I am 15.2 pounds, but my foster humans have helped me lose 6 pounds already and I’m walking so much better now. I will continue to be on a diet for a while so I’m back to a good weight (about 10 pounds).

I have some sensitivities to food, but I seem to do well on Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein. I love snacks like carrots, blackberries on our walks and blueberries. I will eat anything really, that’s probably how I got into the weight issue problem. Don’t leave food out you don’t want me to get into!

I like going for walks and sniffing the trees as we go by. Sometimes I want just a short walk, but with encouragement, I can go for a 1.5 km walk. My foster humans usually take me out 3-4 times a day for walks, some short and some long. I am house trained, but I need a schedule. I don’t bark to let people know I have to go outside. I do like to bark when I hear people coming in the house or if a dog is barking on the T.V. I usually stop after a bit.

I have a heart murmur that is improving with my weight loss so the vet isn’t too concerned. If I eat too many people treats, I start to itch, but with consistent kibble and vegies or fruits, my skin is happy and healthy, and so am I. My teeth look good for an old guy, so no problems there.

I like going to the groomer about every six weeks or so to get a wash and trim. My current groomer says I’m a good boy, even when I get my nails done. My vet says I’m doing better on a slimming diet and proper nutrition. I recently has my vaccinations and my heart murmur is not an issue, especially since I’m slimming down.

If you need a companion that likes your company and attention, I’m your guy.

If you would like to adopt Charlie please email [email protected]

09/07/2024

Peek these two puppers, PJ and Pepper! Adoptable and located in Edmonton 💜 🐾

09/05/2024

Cody is adoptable, read his story and if he makes it to your heart contact the coordinator from this shared post!

09/04/2024

Don't forget to join us on Saturday!!!

*Corrected day, it was always Saturday so you didn't forget 😉

09/02/2024

Max-imum Cuteness Alert!

Adoptable 6 year old Max located in Edmonton

Please contact the Edmonton coordinator for more info 🐾💕

09/02/2024

09/01/2024

Adoptable and absolutely adorable - Sativa located in Nanaimo!

Please contact the coordinator in the linked post to ask about adoption 🐾💕

‼️ADOPTION OPPORTUNITY‼️

Sativa is looking for her forever home. She is the sweetest dog who warms your heart. She’s a 7-year-old German Shepherd. She weighs approximately 78 pounds. Sativa is currently living with her forever foster. She has been with them for 2.5 years. Due to her foster’s health issues, Sativa needs to find her forever permanent home.

Sativa loves everyone. She is a very relaxed and calm girl. She loves her walks and going to the park. She’s great on leash and wants to play with all the dogs. She will run towards dogs hoping to meet and play with them. She barks when doing this and this is playful barking, not aggressive barking. She loves to play, be cuddled and brushed. She’s come a long way in the time the fosters have had her. She listens well to commands and follows her mom around. It is not known how Sativa is with recall, so she is kept on leash during walks. She walks well and calmly. Her head halti helps. She is very loyal to her people, so likely won’t leave them if she gets loose.

She is healthy and is current on all vaccinations as of her wellness check on August 15, 2024. She is spayed and not on any medications. We have all Sativa’s vet paperwork. Sativa seems to adapt well to new situations. Sativa needs someone who can take her on long walks and love her to bits. She also needs someone who is home as she is not used to being left alone for more than 4 hours at a time. She is completely house trained and can hold her bladder for lengthy periods. Sativa is crate trained and sleeps in her crate nightly.

Sativa doesn’t tend to bark unless excited when she sees other dogs at the park. She’s not a barker when at home. Sativa has proven she can’t be around cats. We don’t believe she would hurt a cat, but can’t be sure. She does chase bunnies around the yard, but of course never catches them. It’s all a game to her.

Sativa needs a fenced in yard where she can play and be outdoors. This fantastic dog would be best suited in a household where she can get exercise, stimulation, attention and love. She also needs someone who can cope with a larger sized dog.

This dog caught my heart. She’s so loveable and gets along with everyone. Sativa was just in 2 weeks with a foster and the foster has nothing but wonderful things to say about her. She was so easy to take care of, laid beside her foster and was well behaved. She is so loveable and warm.

📩📩If you’re interested in adopting Sativa, please contact Debbie Kandert at [email protected]

09/01/2024

Meet Emma, our first dog being featured in our new Senior of the Month!!

Want to share a story of a senior who touched your life? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message.

08/31/2024

Pre-sales tickets!! These are in the hands of our friends at Four Paws Food Bank Foundation so hit them up to get yours beforehand 😁

08/28/2024

08/26/2024

Join us September 7th for a PAWSOME time!! This fundraising event will surely be a blast! Thank you to our hosts Valhalla Smoke House and Wandering Paws Kamloops for having us and our friends at Four Paws Food Bank Foundation as part of this exciting day!

08/23/2024

What a beautiful video to start off the weekend!

08/20/2024

On Saturday, August 17th, 165 people and upwards of 50 dogs, gathered on ElderDog Land, located in Rose Bay, NS, for the 12th Annual Butterfly Release.

This annual event is to pay tribute to the canine companions that crossed to the rainbow bridge.

A memorial service and release of 150 Painted Lady butterflies followed a dedication and unveiling of a special tribute to remember dogs who died in natural disasters and to honour working dogs who help in such catastrophic events (photos below).

Also, attached are two videos from the event, one is our ElderDog Canada Founder and Executive Director, Ardra Cole. The second is a beautiful service by Rev. Heather Ferrier, honouring the dogs we've loss.

Please take a moment to watch, we recommend having a box of tissues nearby, as both these ladies speak very touching words about the companionship we share with our dogs.

08/19/2024

Located in the Lunenburg PAWD, your next bestie - Benji!
Adoption inquiries to go to the coordinator in the linked post please 😁

08/17/2024

Hey Kamloops! We are preparing for the exciting upcoming Fundraising event at Valhalla Smoke House on Sept. 7th (Details and buffet ticket presales to come!!), with Wandering Paws Kamloops and ElderDog Canada Kamloops!

We will be having a silent auction, and would dearly appreciate any donations towards this: Gift Certificates, and new or great condition items!

All funds raised from these items will go towards our Spay and Neuter Sponsorships for companion animals!

If you have something to offer, thank you! Please message our page or email us at [email protected] so we can arrange a pick up time! We will need to have all items by Sunday September 1st.

08/14/2024

Located in Central Nova Scotia is Bundle o' Joy Bobby! Adoptable and adorable 🥰

08/12/2024

The sweet Brutus you ever did see! Available from the Nanaimo PAWD, adopt a bull 😜

08/12/2024

At ElderDog Canada, we know it’s not just a dog.

For many seniors their dog is their only source of companionship, joy, and their best friend.

That is why one of our purposes is to keep seniors and their beloved dog together in the same home.

Learn more about ElderDog at: www.elderdog.ca

08/07/2024

One month to go! Mark your calendars!!

08/06/2024

ElderDog Canada offers services for older dogs who lost their human companion due to residence change, or who are left without a caregiver due to illness or death.

ElderDog works to provide care and companionship through:
Foster Care in approved foster homes
Adoption to an approved home

Criteria for eligible dogs is below.

If your interested in fostering or adopting an older dog contact us at [email protected] for an application!

08/03/2023

Each year Elder Dog holds a commemorative event to honour the memory of dogs who have passed on. We hold a butterfly release for each dog we had the privilege to love!

If you would like to participate and also support Elder Dog's efforts to keep monarch and painted lady butterflies thriving then please go ahead and click the link here to learn more and get involved with a butterfly 🦋

We believe the symbolism of the butterfly represents the beautiful and short time we get to have with our dogs 🐾💞

https://www.elderdogcanadastore.ca/products/monarch-and-lady-butterfly?fbclid=IwAR2rTyFODPpPcJGdafJgAIr3ylVOfjfO8QiHyCk3XrNGJcYkYEjayHD2UMU

Be a part of Friend of ElderDog Society's annual Butterfly Release held each August at ElderDog Canada headquarters in Lunenburg County, NS. The butterflies are released as a way to remember and pay tribute to beloved companions who have passed on. You can purchase a live butterfly to release during...