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North West Animal Shelter

We are a registered charity. Our mandate is to operate an animal shelter to serve the Bulkley Valley, to rehome abused and abandoned animals.
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What do you actually do for animals? We work with the Town of Smithers to rehome impounded dogs that are not claimed. We foster and adopt rescue dogs and cats both locally and throughout BC and Alberta. We have sent dogs to new homes as far away as Philidelphia and Juno. We fund raise to make sure our programs are funded and money is available to operate the shelter. We provide outreach to the com

munity by visiting schools and providing education about animal welfare. We offer spay and neutering assistance program to those who would otherwise not be able to afford the full cost. We have formed relationships with nine outside rescue groups who post available animals on their web sites, and/or take them into their programs, or connect us directly to adoptive families. We assist to screen potential adopters. We assist with photos, transportation to the airport and to veterinary appointments. We help to assess, exercise, train, and bathe rescued dogs.

13/11/2024

Save the Date!

SantaPaws is coming to town again this year! December 14th from 12-3 at Coast Mountain GM in Smithers bring down your critters for pictures with Santa. More details to come.

13/11/2024

We have five new adorable babies looking for their loving forever homes. These kittens are from two different litters and they are all fun, playful little babies! If you’re interested in adoption you can find out application on our website www.NWAS.ca

09/11/2024

This pooch has vanished without a trace, have you seen her? She is deeply missed.

06/11/2024

Check out our wonderful October Adoptions!

04/11/2024

COMPLIMENTARY POST
These dogs are NOT in the care of NWAS and we make no claims to their personalities or traits.

Rescues Phoenix (lab/pitty mix) and Chance (lab/heinz 57 mix - maybe Australian cattle dog?), both about 2 yrs old, have been fostering and recovering with us since Oct 21. They were dumped & homeless for several weeks before we were able to catch them. Since they've been in our care, they've been spayed/neutered, gotten their first shots (including rabies), been vet checked, dewormed, and learned to adjust to a life of safety. They have no aggression, no food aggression, they're awesome with other dogs, good with cats, and good with kids. They are both used to their wire crates and walk well on harness (Chance especially). They're low to medium energy, like to cuddle and love bum scratches and toys.

We've done the work to get them ready to launch into their forever homes. In an ideal world they'd go together as they love each other very much, but I'm sure they'd adjust to being apart. If you think you or someone you know can provide a good home, please reach out to meet them. If it doesn't work, I'll take them back. Approved home only. References may be required. Please call 250 692 0789 btwn 5 and 8 pm.
Located in Burns Lake

03/11/2024

We hope everyone is having a fabulous and spooky weekend. We just wanted to share the photos from our super fun costume contest on October 19th! Didn’t everyone look amazing?!

Thanks again to everyone that helped make this event possible, we look forward to coming back bigger and better next year!

01/11/2024

Coffee is still waiting for his forever home. He is now past the more likely to be adopted puppy age. Share if you would adopt him if you could!

FOR ADOPTION: COFFEE is waiting for his adoption after his sister Cocoa has been adopted. This brother/sister pair were abandoned in downtown Smithers, picked up by the Town of Smithers Bylaw Officer and never claimed so they have now become ours and are so ready to have their happily ever after! Our vet has estimated Coffee to be about 21 weeks old based on his teeth, and should mature around 20kg. He is currently 18.2kg. He is a fun, spunky, medium energy pup right now that should mature to be a higher medium energy dog. Are you looking for a jogging, hiking, biking or skiing buddy? If so we have a pup for you! He is also incredibly smart and eager to please. He has already learned to sit, stay, come when called, leave the treat, and wait at gates and before meals. He has been non destructive with his toys, bedding and newspapers. As an intelligent, active little dog he will require regular mental and physical stimulation to keep him on his best behaviour. Coffee has been very good with the kids that frequent our shelter. Coffee has been vaccinated and is up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a medium sized adventure buddy apply today at www.nwas.ca for a chance to meet COFFEE

01/11/2024

FOR ADOPTION: POPPLIO is a super fun and adorable approximately 1 year old female looking for her forever family. Popplio came into our care heavily pregnant and with many of her large family group. Popplio had five adorable babies and only one is still looking forever family. Popplio is fully weaned, spayed and ready to transition from being a momma to being a spoiled princess. Popplio is friendly and forward with everyone she meets. She loves to play and can be quite cuddly once her energy has worn off. Popplio has been fantastic with all the other cats she has met and is open to the idea of life with respectful dogs. Popplio was indoor/outdoor in her previous home and could continue in that lifestyle in a safe environment or she could be very happy indoor only with fun toys or catio access. Popplio is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a fun. We friend apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet POPPLIO NWASPokemonFamily

28/10/2024

With winter fast upon us we thought it was only fitting to have a “Winter Wonderland” Theme for our November Banner photo contest. Let’s see those alumni out enjoying everything our stunning winters have to offer. The photo with the most likes by the end of the day on Nov 1st will be our winner. This is open for dogs and cats we want to see everyone 😊

23/10/2024

ATTENTION:
Our adoptions coordinator will be away from October 24th-29th. Please expect some delays on responses during this time and for a time shortly after while she catches up on applications.

23/10/2024

UPDATE - owner found 😊

FOUND: This large black cat was found on Tatlow Rd in SMITHERS last night.

21/10/2024

IN THE CARE OF THE TOWN OF SMITHERS:

This intact male was picked up by No Fills in Smithers by the bylaw officer this afternoon. If he could be yours please call the town at 250-847-1600 to claim.

21/10/2024

Suki is currently residing at Total Pet. Go and say hello!

FOR ADOPTION: SUKI is an adorable 11 month old female that loves to dish out cuddles and menacing looks. Suki came to us as a terrified teenager with the rest of her family group but has blossomed into a playful and affectionate young cat. Suki is most comfortable with adults but she is starting to understand that children are just as capable of rubbing her head and more likely to engage in play. She could learn to live with a calm and respectful child. Suki is excellent with other cats and quite comfortable with respectful dogs. Although she does get along well with most everyone, she will happily use her glare power to chase out your unwanted guests. Suki is currently best suited to an indoor only life, she could eventually become confident enough for an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. She is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a loving cat that will snuggle her family and scare off intruders apply Today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet SUKI

21/10/2024

FOR ADOPTION: SQUEAK is a super fun and friendly approximately 1 year old female that is looking for a special Household to fill with love and entertainment. Squeak came to us, along with her very large family group, with her litter of two day old kittens. She went directly into a loving foster home where she was able to raise her babies in peace. Now that the babies have been weaned and Squeak is all healed up from her spay surgery she’s ready to get out of the shelter and into the home of her dreams. Squeak is friendly and affectionate with people of all ages. She enjoys a good cuddle session but is also extremely playful and would love a home with space to romp and toys to bat about. Squeak is excellent with other cats of all ages and sizes. If they enjoy playing she will gladly play with them but if they are more reserved she will not harass them for play. Squeak has had minimal experiences with dogs but so far they have been positive. She is open to the idea of life with a respectful and friendly canine. Squeak able to keep herself busy and entertained while indoor only. She could also enjoy a catio for the summer, learning to walk on harness and leash or could go back to an indoor/outdoor lifestyle in a safe environment. Squeak is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a fun young cat, apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet SQUEAK

20/10/2024

Northwest Animal Shelter Annual General Meeting Tuesday November 5, starting at 7pm at the Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge in Smithers. (Yellowhead Room). Refreshments will be served.

20/10/2024

We’ve had some super fun contestants so far! Still lots of time to come bring your costumed pets to get some pictures and enter our contest

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We are rounding out Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week by showcasing our shy pets. These critters may take a moment to warm up to new people but once they trust you they are all in with their love! For more information or to find our adoption application head to our website www.NWAS.ca #NWASSpruce #NWASMileena #NWASSuki #NWASTaffy #NWASTonks

It’s National Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week. Here is our feature of our special needs pets looking for their own special families. All of these critters will make excellent companions to the right families. For more information check out our website www.NWAS.ca #NWASAlly #NWASTony

It’s National Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week. Here is a showcase of our black pets currently looking for their forever families. Statistically Black Pets wait significantly longer than any other colour of pet to find their forever families. Let’s change that up and help these beauties find their happily ever after #NWASRoxy #NWASSpruce #NWASNiteNite #NWASTiki #NWASHagrid #NWASWhiskers #NWASMilan

Roxy is still waiting for her forever home. FOR ADOPTION: Roxy is now back at the shelter after her longterm foster home, and would love to find her forever family. Roxy is a 60lb, 2 year old female mixed breed. She has been with us for over a year now. She is fun, energetic, playful, and cuddly. She is great with other dogs her size and up and most small dogs and she is good with kids. Her only vices are she has a strong prey drive and she can be quite overstimulated when walking in town. Roxy’s foster family has put so much work into helping Roxy become her very best self. She is used to long walks in the country and lots of playtime with her canine foster brother. If you’re looking for a fun on leash hiking/biking or skiing partner this is your girl! She’s not perfect but who is? All she wants is someone to love and accept her for who she is. Please help Roxy find her forever home! Applications can be found on our website www.NWAS.ca #NWASRoxy Tanisha at CDN K9 B.C. Dog Training has generously offered 6 free in home training sessions to whomever adopts Roxy. That's a value of $580!

Coffee is all alone at the shelter now that his sister has been adopted. He is soaking up the training and attention but so ready for his very own forever family. Coffee has learned to walk well on leash, sit, stay, come, and down. He is still working on roll over, shake a paw and leave it but making fast progress. If you’ve been looking for a super smart pup that WANTS to work this could be your boy. Expected to mature around 45lbs. Applications and information on our adoption fees can be found on our website www.NWAS.ca #NWASCPups

Micky had an outing to Crater Lake yesterday, and he had a blast! He was friendly and said hello to every dog he met. Micky is still waiting for his forever home. To read more about Micky, click on #NWASMonkees Adopt a dog: https://nwas.ca/animals-in-need/adopt-a-dog/

Bella had her amputation surgery on June 25th at Babine Animal Hospital, Smithers BC and is now all healed up and back to playing with her buddies! Huge thanks to everyone that has donated so far towards her surgery including those that attended Burgers for Bella that where we partnered with Total Pet and Vet to Pet Mobile Services to raise money. We still have a ways to go to cover the costs and more information on how to donate will be up on our page this weekend.

It’s been another week of zero interest for our amazing Roxy! She’s so fun, adventurous and affectionate. There has to be a home somewhere looking for a dog like Roxy! She’s set to return to the shelter from her foster home next week unless she gets a great application before that. If you think your family could be that great home apply today at www.NWAS.ca #NWASRoxy

Our adorable, cuddly little Grinch Man has been with us for 7 months and at Total Pet for a month now. Somehow his adorable was has not yet won the hearts of a family?! Stop by Total Pet in Smithers to meet this handsome fella you might just fall in love #NWASGrinchy

As much as Roxy is enjoying life in her foster home, she REALLY needs to find her forever home. She’s been with us 13 months now and is so living and affectionate with people with a playful and energetic personality. She is working hard at training that makes to the dedication to her foster family and will continue to grow with her forever family. #NWASRoxy

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