Have you been on the hunt for a sweet kitten to liven up your home! This little Tabby Gang is on the hunt for their 'purr'fect forever family!
Meet Brooks, Biscuit, Tip Toe, Chip, Barry, Benson, Cookie, & Butter! Any of these adorable kittens are sure to keep you on your toes and ensure you never have a dull moment, however don't be fooled, they all have a super sweet cuddly side as well and are happy to spend some time curled up in your lap for a good cat nap. They have all lived with many other cats before, so would likely do well with another friendly cat in the home. They have not yet been exposed to dogs, but based on their curious nature, we think they would likely do well with calm cat savvy dogs.
If any of these kittens appeal to you, please follow the links below to learn more or to submit an application or stop by the shelter today from 12-5:00 to hang out with the gang!
Biscuit:
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/510722/
Barry:
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/510719/
Tip Toe:
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/510737/
Benson:
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/510721/
Brooks:
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/510723/
Cookie:
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/510728/
Chip:
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/513810/
Butter:
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/510724/
Here at the shelter we are constantly working hard to keep the dogs in our care happy and both mentally and physically enriched. One of the ways we do so is through puzzle toys. These toys are great ways to help stimulate your dogs' brain and give them a bit of a challenge to help them get their food! Though if you have a smarty-pants like Wally here, sometimes it seems the puzzles go a little quicker than they should!
If you are ever wondering what to donate, the shelter is always in need of more enrichment puzzles and toys for dogs and cats!
Zanzibar
Update: She's been adopted!
Zanzibar is a playful spunky little lady looking for her forever home. She loves to pounce on toys and play with wands. She is a special kitten that has a mild case of cerebellar hypoplasia. This causes her to have a strange jerky gait and picks up her paws higher than normal. Zanzibar doesn't let her condition stop her from doing the things she loves or dampen her happy spirit. If you are looking for a kitten with relentless optimism Zanzibar is the girl for you.
Learn more about Zanzibar here!
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/457836/
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/
What equipment do you need for loose leash walking | BC SPCA
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/
Dog Partners
Neighborhound Dog Training
How can you 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
Meet Bumpsen.
Bumpsen is a sweet and quirky guy. He loves play time in the yard, but will stop walking as soon as he is bored a little ways down the street. He can be rather stubborn and put his heels in! He loves his spiky red ball, and will not pick it up until it stops rolling. He also enjoys pawing at rocks in the river and going wading. To learn more about Bumpsen go to https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/type/dog/ .
What do you get when you cross a German Shepherd with a Bullmastiff? Four HUGE puppies!
These 4 sweet little ones were hand-raised from two weeks old, and are now ready and looking for their forever homes! They have larger-than-life personalities, and are looking for the right homes, preferably with other dogs to teach them dog-things, the one thing a foster cannot do!
Head to adopt.spca.bc.ca to learn more about these sweet dogs!
Update: We've all been adopted.
Happy kitty, sleep kitty, little ball of fur..........for now these brothers might be sleepy, but don't let that fool you. These boys are each little bundles of energy. They love to race around, wrestle, and climb cat towers. Brother Essex, Egypt, Erbil, Epcot and Ellis are all looking for forever homes. If you would like to learn more about them go to https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/type/cat/ .
Cheddar Biscuit is looking for his purrfect forever home.
Cheddar Biscuit is equal parts rambunctious hooligan and snuggle bug. To learn more about cheddar biscuit and how submit an adoption application go to https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/type/cat/ .
Wensleydale
Wensleydale and his cheesy brothers are looking for somebody to share drinks with on a Friday night. If you are interested in adopting Wensleydale or one of his brother you can view their profiles at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/type/small-animal/
Update: I've found my forever home.
Available for Adoption!
Muffin is a lively boy who is looking for a home with someone who will be around often. He loves people a lot and does have separation anxiety when left alone that he will need help with working on. Muffin does not seem to mind other dogs or animals as long as they are respectful of him. A meet and greet would be required with any dogs that are in a potential home. He has lots of energy and loves to go for walks, he enjoys being able to sniff and investigate anything and everything. Very small children may be a bit overwhelming for him as he is getting a bit older, but could be happy still if they are understanding of him and his possible need for space at times.
If you are interested in Muffin please follow the below steps.
**Due to COVID-19 We've made changes to our adoption process.***
To adopt:
1. Read through profile to see if your home would be a good fit.
2. Submit an application: spca.bc.ca/adoption/application-forms/
3. If it's a match, staff will contact you to review your application and set-up an appointment to come in for a visit. Please note that visitations are made for approved applicants only.
4. Live happily furever after
**We often receive many applications for an available animal. We do our best to respond, although we are not always able to respond to all applicants. We will reach out to the approved adopter.
"Stay" - Part Two
If you missed last week's (August 4th, 2020) part one, you should go back and have a watch. In this Part Two episode Vanessa from Sit Pretty Pet Services shows us how to complete the training for the "stay" command.
The command for "stay" is such a challenging yet important command for your dog to learn. Not only does a reliable "stay" command help keep your dog safe, but it also helps with impulse control. Stay can be used for so many different scenarios, including; preventing chase or predation of wild animals, preventing your pup from running into harms way, preventing your dog from approaching another dog or person that appears fearful of dogs, preventing your dog from begging for food and so much more.
And remember, if you need some help with a training conundrum, feel free to reach out in the comments or message us. We will ask anessa what she recommends. Don't be scared, no question is too big or small, let us help!
