Canine Action Project

01/24/2025

A special appreciation post to each of you for supporting and following along with us 🫶
In 2024, we were able to share our story and connect with 689 new followers, hit over 317,000 views, and reach people in more than 10 countries - including Bangladesh and Nigeria!

We’re excited to keep growing this community we've created together. 💫

01/23/2025

In 2024 we reached an incredible milestone! 🎉

Last year was our FIRST year where we have had more animals spayed and neutered through our programs compared to the number of animals surrendered.

Our 2024 numbers:
✂️ 463 animals spayed/neutered
🫶 426 surrendered animals

Getting to this point has taken over a decade working with our partner Nations - this is not quick work but over the years we have continued to see a downward trend in surrenders, and an upward trend in spay/neuters!
This data really is a direct result of so many collective efforts. By focusing on long-term solutions and year-round accessible programs, we’re not only addressing concerns in our partner First Nations today — we're getting closer to achieving our vision for animals across Treaty 6 Territory and Saskatchewan where every animal has a chance at a happy, healthy life.

This may seem like a little piece of data, but to us it is a HUGE achievement that we are celebrating!! 🐾🧡

01/22/2025

We are grateful for the generous donation from The Eric S. Margolis Foundation to our Emergency Medical Fund. The last few days have been heavy with calls for urgent veterinary care for animals in medical distress, including 3 dogs with porcupine quills and a 3-week-old puppy experiencing frequent violent seizures. Bear, Little Bear, and S***t had their quills removed and were returned home to their family with pain medication and antibiotics. Sadly, the little puppy had a very poor prognosis and he was humanely euthanized to end his suffering🌈

Medical emergencies can arise unexpectedly, leaving pet owners facing tough decisions, especially when financial constraints make veterinary care seem out of reach. The Emergency Medical Fund provides a solution, giving pet owners in our partner Nations an option to access veterinary care rather than having to surrender their pets due to cost. This Fund helps cover part of the veterinary expenses for animals in urgent need of medical attention, making vital care more accessible and affordable.

Our Emergency Medical Fund is reliant on donations, fundraising and grants. If you'd like to learn more and donate, go to https://canineactionproject.com/emergency-medical-fund/

01/20/2025

When we say we had a busy day yesterday, we mean BUSY.

In the freezing temps, our small but mighty team of 9 did the following:
- Went to FIVE of our partner Nations
- Signed up 45 dogs that will be spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, tattooed, and returned home later next month.
- Took in 18 dogs that were surrendered by their caregivers
- Delivered and distributed 2 truckloads of pet food
- Delivered home two good boys that got neutered on Friday
- Took 3 dogs to a veterinary clinic to have porcupine quills removed
- Took 1 dog to a veterinary clinic to get her vaginal prolapse fixed and have her spayed
- Took 1 dog to a veterinary clinic to be humanely euthanized while she was surrounded by so much love as she journeyed over the rainbow bridge 🌈

The happy faces and wagging tails we saw throughout the day made the freezing cold and long day absolutely worth it 🧡🐾

01/18/2025

A reminder as we head into another rank cold snap across the prairies.
Outdoor animals NEED warmth and a break from the cold weather in these extreme temperatures.

01/17/2025

🐾 Join the Betty White Challenge🐾

In honour of the late, great Betty White and her lifelong love of animals, join the Betty White Challenge! 🐕

Every donation made today helps to improve the health and wellbeing of dogs, cats and their people. Through access to veterinary care, nutrition, and knowledge sharing, we can make a huge difference.

There are several ways you can donate. All donations over $25 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
➡E-transfer: [email protected] (please include your mailing address to receive a tax receipt)
❤️CanadaHelps: https://www.canadahelps.org/.../canine-action-project-inc/
💸Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=KT2HQSGDE84TL

Looking for other ways to support?
👕 Shop our merch: https://canineactionproject.com/shop/
🐱Volunteer: https://canineactionproject.com/volunteer/
🤩 Shop our wishlist: https://canineactionproject.com/wishlist-3/

For those who support us in so many ways - thank you. 🧡

01/16/2025

We're sending a huge thank you and giving a round-of-a-paws to WCVM Vetavision for their generous donation!

CAP had a booth Vetavision in September 2024 to showcase the work we do in collaboration with the veterinary industry to help foster safer, happier, and healthier communities for people and their pets.

Vetavision is a student-run open house at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) that takes place every two years. The two-day event opens up the veterinary college to the public to showcase the veterinary profession and to highlight the many roles of veterinarians in animal health, public health, research, industry and community service. The next Vetavision will happen September 2026 and we highly encourage everyone to check it out!

01/16/2025

Did you know you can purchase Tru Earth through our link year round and we get 20% of all sales?!

As extra bonus - starting today for a limited time until January 20th, we get 30% of all sales!
Purchase through this link: http://tru-earth.sjv.io/CAP

01/12/2025

2024 By the Numbers

It was another busy year for our team and we are looking forward to what 2025 has in store!

01/10/2025

✨ New Year, New Impact✨

Ready to make a difference in 2025? We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors.
If you have ideas, energy and an endless supply of belly rubs and ear scratches to hand out, we want to hear from you!

Interested?
Please email Laura at [email protected] or message our page directly for more information!

01/08/2025

A few weeks ago we were asked "would CAP like a trailer?"
Of course our immediate answer was YES!

A huge huge thank you to Prairie Pooches Rescue for this amazing donation! This trailer will be a game changer for ensuring needed supplies get to and from our partner Nations and community events smoothly🤩🧡

01/07/2025

A few days ago we shared about free-roaming dog populations. While our programs are constantly changing, we have always had a goal of supporting the health and safety of both dogs and communities that we work with.

That includes recognizing the unique complexities that come with a free-roaming dog population in any community, and how we can best proactively and humanely support animals, families and Nations. This also includes recognizing that for decades there have been systems of harm and barriers in place, along with many other factors that have contributed to the outcomes of dog populations we see today.

Supporting the health and safety of a dog population and their community requires a multi-method approach - our programs focus on 3 key areas to help achieve this:
🩺 Access to animal health care
🧠 Mutual knowledge sharing
🏡 Access to animal care resources

There are multiple programs and initiatives within each of these 3 areas - exploring these programs is the work we love to do!
Simply put, there is no quick fix, but we can confidently say positive change can and is happening 🧡

Lastly, we want to be clear that a free-roaming dog does NOT equal an abused or neglected dog.

You can learn more about the variety of programs we offer to support free-roaming dog populations in our partner First Nations here: https://canineactionproject.com/what-we-do/

01/05/2025

Many First Nations have free-roaming dog populations, including the Nations we work with!

This is due to many factors, and free-roaming dog populations are not necessarily a bad thing. If you see a free-roaming dog, do not assume that it is a stray or feral dog. Many free-roaming dogs have families, are owned, and are very much loved 🧡

Removing a dog that is owned by a family or community without consent is stealing.
Please do not pick up free-roaming animals and take them away from their home - they are an important part of a family and community that loves them 🐾

Learn more about our approach to free-roaming dog populations here: https://canineactionproject.com/our-programs/

01/03/2025

2024. What a year.

CAP had a big year of change and growth in 2024, and we're thankful for all of you who were alongside us through it all! From our dedicated volunteers, our donors, our new staff, and all of the Nations who welcome us in - thank you for an amazing year together. We're still reflecting on everything 2024 offered us and are feeling so so grateful. It's almost impossible to recap it all in this one post honestly!

This next year is already looking so bright! We're excited to be able to continue to build relationships, increase access to animal healthcare, and create safer, healthier communities for everyone 🐾🧡

12/31/2024

A good reminder about fireworks and your pets!

It's New Year's Eve, and if you're ringing in the new year with some fireworks, or live near some places that are, here's how to keep your pet safe:
🏠 Keep them indoors. The best way to avoid any noise, chaos, and scaring your pet is by keeping them inside once it gets dark out. Try to take your dog on a walk before it gets dark or give them lots of outdoor playtime during the day.
🦴 If your dog is easily scared by fireworks, keep them calm by distracting them with their favourite toys, reassuring them, and giving them mindful attention.
📺 Turn on some background noise. Have some light music playing or TV sounds to drown out or soften the fireworks sounds for your dog.
🐕‍🦺 Lastly, make sure ahead of time that your dog is microchipped and/or wearing a collar that is secure. In the worst-case scenario you'll be able to retrieve them much easier if they get out of the house.

From all of us at New Hope Dog Rescue, we wish you a Happy New Year! We look forward to another great year serving our Saskatchewan communities.

12/30/2024

46 female dogs were spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and tattooed through our incredible partnership with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the WCVM Today. 4 dogs were surrendered by their owners and placed with New Hope Dog Rescue and our team of volunteers returned 42 dogs home to their families on December 23rd.

Thank you so much to Jenn & Steve from Enterprise for helping us out with additional vans, and volunteering their time! 🥰

Thank you to Rob for building and donating 3 dog houses!

Did you know? This program has spayed 260 female dogs in 2024 alone. 1 female dog has an average of 6 puppies per litter and can have 2 litters per year. In just one year, this program has prevented at least 3,120 unwanted/unplanned puppies! 🤯

We are so lucky to have this invaluable partnership. Thank you to everyone involved - from the CVMA & WCVM, to our partner Nations, our volunteers, and the families of all these lucky gals!

12/26/2024

Wow. 🥹
We are feeling SO grateful for everyone that supported our 10 Days of Giving!

Together, you donated $9,340.91!! Well above and beyond our goal of $5,000.

With Joanne Lang’s generous matching gift of $5,000, we are beyond stoked to announce our GRAND TOTAL:

💥$14,340.91💥

This support will make life changing differences for dogs and cats in 2025 and we really cannot say how truly grateful we are.

Thank you 🧡🧡🧡

12/25/2024

Day 10 of 10 Days of Giving is here—and we’re wrapping up this incredible 10 days with a heart full of gratitude. 🥹

Thanks to each of you, we are making real impact in supporting pets and their people together.

Today is your LAST chance to make your donation go twice as far! Every donation is still being matched up to $5,000!
Donate now: https://canineactionproject.com/donate/

Thank you to everyone who has supported our 10 Days of Giving. Thank you for your kindness, your compassion, and your commitment to making the world a better place. 🧡🐾