****UPDATE -He's been adopted 🥰****
🐾🐶 Meet Gunner! 🐶🐾
A charming 7-year-old boy, is on the lookout for a foster-to-adopt home! Despite arriving underweight, Gunner has blossomed with love and care. He adores playing ball 🎾, relishing delicious treats 🍖, and wagging his tail with boundless joy. However, his enthusiastic tail wags sometimes lead to minor injuries – he's just too excited to contain it! Currently in foster care, Gunner is a laid-back and easygoing pup who adores his squeaky toys – maybe a little too much, as he occasionally munches on the squeakers! 🙈 So, a tad of supervision during playtime is necessary.
If you're ready to provide Gunner with the love and stability of a foster-to-adopt family, he could be the perfect addition to your home! Reach out today to learn more about this lovable furball. 🐾❤️ #FosterToAdopt #DogLovers #GiveAGunnerAHome
🐾 Meet Flossy, a 2-year-old Rottweiler with the cutest underbite, on a journey to overcome her fear of strangers. Flossy enjoys nature strolls, sunbathing, and snuggling, especially belly rubs and treats. Her favorite thing in the entire world is walks, and she loves to play fetch with her humans. Additionally, she adores her stuffed toys, carrying them around like they're her children. Flossy is best suited to a home without other animals. Ready to give Flossy the forever home she deserves? View her full profile here! https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/706012/?from_search=true #AdoptDontShop 🏡
EDIT: In her forever home for the Holidays ♥️♥️
🐾 Meet Abby, our longest resident at the Kelowna SPCA Shelter, where she's been in our care for over 4 months! This sweet 7-year-old black cat is looking for a special home where she can take her time to adjust. Abby thrives in a calm environment without kids or other animals, as she can be quite fearful in new situations. Watch the heartwarming video to see the transformation as she blossoms with love and care. Let's help Abby find the forever home she deserves! 🖤 #AdoptDontShop #KelownaSPCA #CatLovers #Homefortheholidays
Meet Timothy and Otis! 🏡 These inseparable guinea pig buddies are on a quest for their forever snuggle nest! Timothy's shy sweetness and Otis' outgoing charm make them the fluffiest pair around. Witness their adorable snuggle antics and consider bringing these paw-some pals into your heart and home. 🐾✨
📩 Drop us a message if you're ready to sprinkle some guinea pig magic into your life! 🌈 #AdoptDontShop #GuineaPigCuties #FurryFriendshipGoals
**UPDATE - Bella found her furever home and got to celebrate black cat day with her new family ❤️ ***
Happy Black Cat Day from the SPCA! Here, we understand the importance of breaking down stereotypes and dispelling myths about black cats. And today, we're excited to shine a spotlight on these often misunderstood and overlooked feline companions, like Jellybean, Abby, and Luke! If you're considering adopting a new furry friend, why not make today the day to visit our website and check out their adoption profiles? You may find your perfect match! By celebrating Black Cat Day, we hope to encourage more people to open their hearts and homes to these wonderful animals. Happy Black Cat Day! 🐾🖤
***UPDATE -Adopted***
🐹🌿 2 Bonded Guinea Pigs Available for Adoption 🌿🐹
Meet Piña and Colada, two bonded guinea pigs in need of a loving home. Abandoned in a park, they are slowly learning to trust and love people and pets. These adorable companions have a fondness for hay and dark green veggies. 🥬🍃 If you're interested in adopting Piña and Colada, please reach out to us. Let's give them the forever home they deserve! 🏡❤️🐾
We're Locked-In for Love❣ Today between 9am and noon, at 3785 Casorso Road any $$ donations will get RDCO swag bag with goodies! 🐾 You will also be entered into a draw for some gift cards, from Sunshine Car Detailing, The Sweet Spot and The Landing Kitchen and Bar courtesy of Mario Tannas Gedicke and also a BC SPCA basket!!! 🐶🐱 Can't be here? You can also donate online at https://lockin.spca.bc.ca/participant/1632/229 🔓❤️ Please share this post with your animal loving friends 😃
Meet Larry!
This super cute, handsome fellow was found wandering the streets. He is quite fearful at first but warms up once he gets to know you. He absolutely loves giving cuddles and sitting on ur lap while watching TV. He loves to bounce around and play. He also gets along with other dogs! We are guessing he is around 11 months old and he is a German shepherd mix.
Please submit an application if you are interested in adoption! https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/523526/?from_search=true
Happy National pig day!
We don't have pigs but we have guinea pigs! Chestnut, Cashew and Coconut are still waiting on the perfect family. If you are interested in 3 female guinea pigs let us know! As you can tell they are super friendly and social and LOVE their veggies. 🥰
Our linen bins were completely empty ....... and our AMAZING community came to the rescue!!! 🦸♂️🦸🏼♀️
We cannot believe the amount of support we received from everyone. Just look how full our bins are !! Thank you so much to all of our incredibly generous donors, supporters, and members of the community. Because of you, our furry little lovebugs 🐞 get to stay nice and cozy warm in this chilly weather ❄️. Thank you for helping us help the animals!! 🩷🩵
You might be ready to train your dog to walk on a loose leash, but are they?
Get tips for getting your dog ready for loose leash training by AnimalKind accredited trainer Vanessa Kursan (Evolve Dog Training Inc.) Vanessa walks you through how to teach your dog to focus on you and get them into position so they are ready for training as much as you are. J
Towards the end of the video, Lynn Gagnon of Stoked Dogs - Dog Training shares helpful information on when to start your loose leash walk to make it a success!
You can find all the tips and information shared in the past two weeks in one place at https://animalkind.ca/all-about-leash-walking/
Is dog pulling causing you stress? This one is for you!
Training your dog to walk on a loose leash is possible and, in some cases, simpler than you might think.
Watch AnimalKind dog trainer Stephanie Champagne of Wild Tails as she demonstrates a basic 2-step method that will help you teach your dog to walk on a loose leash and turn daily walks into a happy and relaxed event everyone enjoys.
Find more tips and learn about loose leash walking, including how to train your puppy to walk on a leash at https://animalkind.ca/all-about-leash-walking/
Do you have the right equipment for loose leash training? According to dog trainer Maren Bruun of Paw In Hand, there are 3 essentials for loose leash walking: a long leash, a well-fitted harness and a treat pouch. But before you go to buy a harness, note that not all harnesses are created equal. In this video, watch AnimalKind accredited trainer Lynn Gagnon of Stoked Dogs - Dog Training explain why considering a two-attachment point harness is a good idea. Then, learn how to properly fit a harness following the steps by dog trainer Lisbeth Plant of Cowichan Canine Behaviour & Training Ltd .
Check out all the information you need about loose leash training at https://animalkind.ca/all-about-leash-walking/
📣 Puppy pawrents working on leash training! Watch this video treat for #nationaldogweek on how to train your puppy to walk on a leash. AnimalKind accredited dog trainer Valerie Barry (Dog Partners) walks you through the first steps of loose leash training a puppy, followed by Julia Lomb (Neighborhound Dog Training) who demonstrates "the following exercise," which you will make you want to start leash training your dog right away!
Going for a walk with a dog who pulls on the leash can be frustrating. So start early with these helpful tips on loose leash training: https://animalkind.ca/all-about-leash-walking/
Here is a scenario you might be familiar with:
Your dog pulls on the leash. You pull back. They pull forward. You eventually follow them, and ta-da! Your dog learns pulling does take them where they want to go.
So, how can you stop the cycle? AnimalKind trainers Carol Millman (Wag The Dog) and Heather Fox (Proud of My Dog - Dog Training) share methods and activities that help you stop your dog from pulling in a fun and effective way!
Check out more training advice about loose leash walking at https://spca.bc.ca/news/stop-dog-from-pulling-on-leash/
#nationaldogweek
***UPDATE! HE HAS BEEN ADOPTED!***
We just don't understand why Chief hasn't been adopted yet! Just look at this good boy!
He is looking to be an only animal in the home 🏡 💙 . If you are interested please look at his profile on our website to apply!
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/370557/?from_search=true
Reposting for our sister Branch in Penticton to help these babies find homes 😻
Did you know - the Penticton shelter is currently caring for nearly 30 kittens! They're primarily black or black & white. 🖤 🤍🖤 Can you help us find homes for these beautiful babies? They can't wait to meet their new families! ❤️
To adopt: https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/application-forms/
Kelowna BC SPCA Lock-in for Love
Lock-in for Love is in-person now at Kelowna BC SPCA, 3785 Casorso Road! 💟🔓 Come and support vulnerable animals in our community❣🐾
We would like to finish off National Volunteer Appreciation week with a short Poem to all of our Amazing Volunteers from all the staff.
Volunteers are the most important group of people within our organization. They selflessly give their time and open their homes for so many displaced animals. Without volunteers this work would not be possible and we are eternally grateful for their dedication.
-Aislinn
