🐾From September 4-22, 2024 you're invited to share your pet with the world and potentially win them a spot on the label of a Yellow Dog Brewing beer! (Must be 19+ to participate.)
⭐️You can finally show off your adorable, quirky or beloved pet just as you've been longing to, and you'll be helping vulnerable animals every step of the way! It’s simple to participate – create an entry for your pet and then ask your friends and family to vote for them by donating to the BC SPCA (fully tax-receiptable).
⭐️Four passionate animal lovers will earn their pets a place on the label of a limited-edition beer, to be sold across B.C.! The top three fundraisers and one lucky draw winner. Plus there's custom beer glasses with their pets' faces for the winners and runners-up! What could be better?
✨Learn more and enter now at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/bcspcapetstar
Feeding wildlife might seem like a good idea, but is it? 🤔 When you feed wild animals, you may harm the animals you intend to help! How?
⚠️Human-sourced food may lack the nutrients wild animals need which can lead to malnutrition, bone deformation, and even death
⚠️When people feed wildlife, wild animals may become habituated increasing the chances of negative human-wildlife encounters
Learn why wildlife feeding is not a good idea!
https://animalkind.ca/wildlife-feeding/
👋🐶Hey, dog guardians looking for a trainer: Get the complete list of dog trainers the BC SPCA recommends at https://animalkind.ca/find-services/
Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, so be aware and make sure you're giving your dog the gift of working with the best trainers in B.C.
On AnimalKind.ca, you can:
🐶 Look for a dog trainer by training needs (puppy training, agility, separation anxiety, etc.)
🐶 Look for a trainer by location (one near your home/work)
It's a matter of strengthening your bond with your dog by using humane dog training methods.
#AnimalKind #loveyourdog
Coming this summer we have a couple of pop up Pet Workshops for youth! Spend a morning with us learning about pets through group activities and exploration stations, and take home a project to make for your own pet (or one of the adoptable animals!) Hop on over to www.spca.bc.ca/camps today to grab a spot as spaces are limited. 🐾🐇🐈⬛
Training Appropriate Chewing to Puppies
Chewing is a natural behaviour for puppies and a way to explore and engage with the world. So, how can you deal with it? Sandy Reichert of Daisy Dog Training offers helpful tips to prepare you for these bitey months! Get the tips at https://animalkind.ca/puppy-training-tips/#appropriate-chewing
How to Find the Best Dog Trainer
Is training your dog part of your New Year's resolutions? Start right here with tips on finding the perfect trainer for your dog, knowing what trainers to avoid, and exploring some misconceptions about dog training. Because let's be honest, you and your dog are a great combo! Let's keep it that way in 2024.
Get all the information at https://animalkind.ca/how-to-find-a-skilled-dog-trainer/
Smudgey says “Happy Caturday!” And this is not just any Caturday!
Come to our weekend adoption event! For this weekend only, our adoption fees are reduced by 50%! So you get all the love at half the price. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring home a new BFF like Smudgey! #NationalAdoptAShelterPetDay 🐾
The Nelson BCSPCA is open extended hours for this event: Today, April 29: 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday April 30: Noon to 4 pm. Bake sale and “yard” sale, too! Come on down and try some yummy treats! Hope to see you there!
Thank you to our friends at @HillsPet for helping us find more forever homes for animals across BC. #HillstransformingLives
Have you met Sammy yet? And did you hear? For this weekend only, starting Friday April 28 through Sunday April 30, 2023, our adoption fees are reduced by 50%! So you get all the love at half the price. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring home a new BFF (best furrrend forever)! #NationalAdoptaShelterPetDay 🐾
The Nelson BCSPCA will be open extended hours for this 3-day event: Friday April 28 1 to 6 pm, Saturday April 29: 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday April 30: Noon to 4 pm.
Thank you to our friends at @HillsPet for helping us find more forever homes for animals across BC. #HillstransformingLives
*Update: She finally went to her furrever home!*
Sammy says "Happy Caturday!" 🐾
Sammy is a stunning 12 year old tortoiseshell who still waiting for her furrever home! She has been in care in for 141 days so we need to find this sweet girl a furrever home soon! Sammy is a purr machine and will start purring and kneading as soon as you enter the room. She loves to lounge on plush beds and loves head scratches.
Also, from now until Feb 26, adoption fees on all animals will be reduced by 50% so you can get all the love at half the price. ❤️ We have 9 cats available for adoption right now so this couldn't be a better time to take one home!
Come by the BC SPCA Nelson Community Animal Centre today between 1-4pm to meet everyone who is ready for their furrever home. 🐱💕
#adoptme #alltheloveathalftheprice
Update: ADOPTED!!
Sammi says "Happy Caturday!" 🐾🐱
Come by the shelter today to meet this purrfect girl!
#Caturday #NelsonBCSPCA #adoptme
How do you get your dog ready for loose leash training | BC SPCA AnimalKind
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.
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!
Find all the tips and information shared in the past two weeks in one place at https://animalkind.ca/all-about-leash-walking/
Training your dog to walk on a loose leash | BC SPCA AnimalKind
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/
What equipment do you need for loose leash walking? And how to fit a harness | BC SPCA AnimalKind
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/
Puppies and leash training | BC SPCA
📣 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/
How to stop your dog from pulling | BC SPCA
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
Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day!
The 3 Amigos say Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🐾 Black Cat Appreciation Day was started to show people that a black cat can be the perfect companion. If you're looking to rescue, why not consider a black cat like Ned, Lucky, and Dusty? These three sweet boys are available for adoption at the Nelson Branch. If you're interested in meeting them, please put in an online application at https://spca.bc.ca/survey/cat-adoption-application-nelson/
#BlackCatAppreciationDay #blackcat #adoptme #NelsonBC #NelsonBCSPCA #BCSPCA
Isabella the Exercise Queen
Here's Isabella the Exercise Queen!👑 Isabella has been losing weight (1.5kg!) for months as she trains for the big day when she finds her new loving furrever home with you. After lots of dedicated help from her fosters😽, Isabella has rediscovered the joys of running and jumping and the benefits of being able to clean herself now. Today is your last op-purr-tunity to bring home this smart, chatty, affectionate cat for half the adoption fee during our adult cat adoption event. She is soooooo ready to go! #NelsonBCSPCA
How? Simply check out animals available for adoption at www.adopt.spca.bc.ca, submit an online application, and if it looks like a match, our team will reach out to arrange the next steps.🐾 #adoptme
Our usual matching process applies. Thank you to our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or helping us find more forever homes for animals across BC. #HillsTransformingLives
Happy National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is “Volunteering is Empathy in Action.” So perfect for the BC SPCA! Our volunteers are simply the best! 💙🌻 💛 #NationalVolunteerWeek2022
Enjoy this moment of peace, brought to you by our BC SPCA (BCSPCA) humane educator elves! 😊🐾 They are busy getting ready for the "Home for the Holidays" online mini camp coming up Dec. 20-22. Kids 8-14 from around BC are invited to “deck the paws” with special guests, games and a virtual field trip behind the scenes, where we discuss how to get every pet home for the holidays.
“Dachshund through the snow” and join the fun right from the comfort of your cozy home! Register before Dec 10 to save $10 https://spca.bc.ca/workshops
