North West Animal Shelter

17/08/2024

Ally is now with Pawesome Adventure at the Bulkley Valley Brewery

17/08/2024

Look who stopped by Bulkley Valley Brewery today, and tried the puppy puzzle. NWAS alumni Bella!

17/08/2024

August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day!

Statistically it takes longer for Black Cats to find their forever families than it does for any other colour of cat. This is because of outdated superstitions as well as the fact that many people find a solid black cat boring to look at and they want something fancy to prowl around their homes. We happen to disagree completely, black cats are absolutely fabulous. From their stunning good looks to their big personalities, they are phenomenal from head to tail.

We are going to celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day with a collage of our current black cats and the kittens Whiskers and Hagrid. If you’ve been looking for a wonderful cat, check these beauties out.

If you have a black cat please drop a picture of your baby in the comments below so they can be celebrated as well!

16/08/2024

A big thank you to Webster's K-9 Grooming for organizing a fundraiser for NWAS that raised $1000 for the animals! Thanks to the other local businesses that also contributed to the gift basket that was raffled off (Websters K-9 Grooming, Tellys Grill, 11:11 Salon, Bella Vida Beauty and Natures Essence Co), and the community that supported the fundraiser. We appreciate your support.

16/08/2024

FOR ADOPTION: CALLISTA is an absolutely stunning 13 month old female looking for a fun forever home. This beautiful girl came into our care with her large family group consisting of three litters from two mommas, all suspected to have the same dad. Unfortunately a few of his siblings and half siblings became quite sick with a non-contagious genetic disease and we lost them. After consulting with experts in this disease from all over Canada we made a plan for how to handle the siblings who may or may not have carried the same genetic markers. We’ve now reached the point where we can confidently say that these remaining siblings are healthy and able to head into their forever homes. We will happily further discuss this genetic disease that effected some of the siblings with any successful applicants. Callista is a fun, vibrant young cat that enjoys playing, exploring and getting all the pets. She puts up with her large sibling group of cats and could learn to live with other cats. She is just as happy to hang out with respectful children as she is with adults and she is open to the idea of sharing a home with a calm and friendly dog. Callista is a communicative girl that is not afraid to ask for attention or snacks but she doesn’t chat without reason. She is used to having to compete with her siblings for one on one attention for the people around her, she is so looking forward to a home with more than Enough affection to go around. Callista seems to be a fairly low key girl that is more interested in watching her brothers play than joining in. She is looking for an indoor only home with a great window or catio for her to watch the world go by while her family is busy. Callista is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for fun you g cat apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet CALLISTA

15/08/2024

FOUND:

This sweet cat was found on a rural property in SMITHERS. On the Telkwa High Rd between Old Babine Lake Rd and Snake Rd, if this is your cat please send us a Facebook message or email [email protected] with it’s gender and photos of it at home.

15/08/2024

FOR ADOPTION: CARTER is an adorable, personable 13 month old male looking for a loving forever family. This handsome fella came into our care as a young kitten with his large family group. Unfortunately a few of his siblings and half siblings became quite sick with a non-contagious genetic disease and we lost them. After consulting with experts in this disease from all over Canada we made a plan for how to handle the siblings who may or may not have carried the same genetic markers. We’ve now reached the point where we can confidently say that these remaining siblings are healthy and able to head into their forever homes. We will happily further discuss this genetic disease that effected some of the siblings with any successful applicants. Although it’s been a pleasure to watch Carter grow into an affectionate, playful and overall lovely young cat… it would be far better to see him settled into his forever family. Carter is great with other cats and would love to find a home with one of his many siblings, he is amazing with children and open to the idea of living with dogs. Mostly he just wants a family with lots of time for snuggles. Carter is looking for an indoor only home or a home with a wonderful catio where he can enjoy some fresh air. He is neutered, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a vibrant young cat, apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet CARTER

13/08/2024

FOR ADOPTION: SALAMI is an incredibly personable approximately 5 year old male looking for a forever family to shower with his affection. This big boy arrived in our care after bending trapped with a massive wound on his side that needed immediate attention. When animals arrive in live traps one must always approach with caution. There is a guess game of “are you scared or feral” but Salami turned out to be neither. He was rubbing himself all over the trap walls and purring whenever we would even look at him and melted into our arms as soon as we opened the door. Salami was so happy to finally have help! His wound was very large and he had obviously had it a long time. Salami had antibiotics to settle everything down and then Surgery to close up the wound and get neutered. He’s now all healed up and eagerly looking forward to meeting his forever family. Salami has been phenomenal with people of all ages since he arrived at the shelter, if you have the time to give him cuddles, or head scratches his heart will belong to you. Salami has been quite confident and comfortable around the calm and respectful dogs we’ve introduced him to and he seems quite open to life around other cats. When he is not cuddling Salami wants to explore! He would do best in a home with a catio, learning to walk on harness and going on adventures or indoor/outdoor in a safe environment. Salami is neutered, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a big love bug, apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet SALAMI

12/08/2024

On a hot day, what could be better? Thanks so much Bulkley Valley Brewery and Pawsome Adventure!

Pawesome Adventure and Bulkley Valley Brewery is putting together a Doggie Beer garden Saturday 12-4.
Pawesome will be bringing some Adventurous gear, toys and treats. Valkyrie Confections will be bringing the local treats. BVB has the best dog friendly patio and some cold beer perfect for the summer heat.
$8 from each Dog Beer Sold all day Saturday will go to the North West Animal Shelter while supplies last.

10/08/2024

The Northwest Animal Shelter is looking for a casual employee! If you are interested please email [email protected]. Applicants must be 18 or older.

10/08/2024

Bo, Piper and May are currently residing at Total Pet. Go say hello and get some snuggles!

These babies were born May 17th, semi feral and outdoors. Thanks to the dedicated, loving handling from their foster mom they have grown into affectionate and cuddly little buddies. Bo and Piper are males, May is female.
For more information on our adoptions fees and policies as well as to find our adoption application head on over to our website www.NWAS.ca

08/08/2024

Thank you everyone that came out and supported our most recent Kitten Caturday at Total Pet. Three adorable kittens found their forever homes and we got a huge load of much needed cat food donations! The support we receive from this community always amazes us.

08/08/2024

Complimentary Post- this dog is not in the care of NWAS and all representations are those of the pet guardian.

McCoy is a 90lb, 3yo Pyranees x Lab. He's a very happy and sweet boy who loves to run and explore. He's very good with children, cats, and other friendly dogs but not so good with chickens. He's very well trained and obedient but easily excitable. He can be trained to be gentle with horses and other large farm animals but will kill and eat chickens given the opportunity. He is looking for a home with more freedom and room to run and explore. He loves winter and does well outside year round but also does well if brought into a large home for bed. He's neutered and vaccinated for rabies and DAPP.
If interested, email: [email protected]

07/08/2024

FOR ADOPTION: COCOA and COFFEE are the newest pups on the block looking for their forever families. 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 these pups to be about 9 weeks old based on their teeth, they are currently 5.5 and 5.7kg and should mature between 14 and 20kg. They are fun, spunky, medium energy pups right now that should mature to be higher medium energy dogs. Are you looking for a jogging, hiking, biking or skiing buddy? If so we have a pup for you! They are also incredibly smart and eager to please. They have already learned to come when called and are starting to work on sit. They mostly use the newspaper when in their kennel to go to the bathroom and have just started getting outside time to further their house training. So far they have been non destructive with their toys, bedding and newspapers. As intelligent, active little dogs they will require regular mental and physical stimulation to keep them on their best behaviour. Cocoa and Coffee have been very good with the kids that frequent our shelter. They will jump up for attention (we are working on this) but they are not mouthy etc. At this point they have had limited exposure to other dogs and cats while in our care, they are excited about seeing the mature dogs through the fence and ready to get into homes where they can socialize much easier. Cocoa and Coffee were just vet checked, they are now vaccinated and will be up to date on parasite control before they head to new homes. If you’ve been looking for a medium sized adventure buddy apply
Today at www.nwas.ca for a chance to meet COCOA and COFFEE

05/08/2024

July was a great month for the critters of NWAS. Check out who got adopted!

03/08/2024

Elska and Mileena are currently residing at Total Pet. Go and say hello!
Click on the hashtags to read more about them:

Find out more about our adoption fees and process at www.nwas.ca

02/08/2024

Wow! Thank you Tanisha for your ongoing support to all of our wonderful critters.

Did you know we offer discounts for our local shelter alumni?! North West Animal Shelter
30% off for any dog adopted in the last 12 months from class start date and 10% off for any adoptions prior too.
Message me for more information or to sign up for classes!

01/08/2024

MISSING:

Named Blue. Female about 4 years old. Lost in the Hudson Bay Mountain Road area of SMITHERS. Hasn’t been seen since July 28. Contact Rob at 250-877-9473 if you’ve seen Blue.

01/08/2024

FOR ADOPTION: LINEAH is an adorable 14 month old female that is looking for a forever family that enjoys playing and cuddling. Lineah is a sweet and friendly young lady that is up for almost anything. She will gladly be pet for as long as you have time or she will happily chase her toys around the house. Lineah enjoys human company but is not demanding of affection and can entertain herself if her family is busy. She comes from a home with many other cats of all ages and has excellent feline social skills. Lineah could easily live with calm and respectful children. She currently finds dogs quite terrifying and is reactive towards them. With time she could learn to live with a very cat neutral and calm canine. Some of Lineah’s younger siblings had a genetic disease when they arrived at the shelter, we’ve spent months monitoring the rest of the family group for signs of illness as there is no test to determine if they could be carriers. Having shown zero symptoms of the disease after being put through major stressors and monitoring for 7 months we are confident that this girl is healthy and ready for a forever family
Lineah is currently very happy indoor only and would do well continuing in that lifestyle, all she asks for is a nice window to watch the outside world through. Lineah is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for the purrfect mix of cuddles and play apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet LINEAH

31/07/2024

FOR ADOPTION: LANDRY is a fun and affectionate 14 month old male that is looking for his special forever family. This sweet boy is very forward and friendly and wants all the pets but he is not used to being held. He will tolerate it but would much rather climb up beside you on the couch than be packed around. Landry seeks out affection and wants to be with his people as much as possible. He will be a wonderful companion while doing household chores, relaxing or sleeping. Landry comes from a home with many other cats of all ages and seems to fit in very well with them. He is quiet scared of and reactive towards dogs. He could eventually learn to live with a very calm dog. Landry could adjust well to life with respectful kids as he is still so young and playful. Some of Landry’s younger siblings had a genetic disease when they arrived at the shelter, we’ve spent months monitoring the rest of the family group for signs of illness as there is no test to determine if they could be carriers. Having shown zero symptoms of the disease after being put through major stressors and monitoring for 7 months we are confident that this guy is healthy and ready for a forever family. Landry is looking for an indoor only home, ideally one with space for playing and people to hang out with often. He is neutered, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. We will happily discuss his siblings health concerns with successful applicants. If you’ve been looking for a friendly new buddy apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet LANDRY

30/07/2024

FOR ADOPTION: EEVEE is a sweet and adventurous approximately 1 year old female looking for a fun family. The adorable little lady loves to be pet and cuddled when she isn’t exploring. She’s a busy girl that likes to explore her environment, getting her to pose for some
Glamour shots was near impossible but trust is when we say she’s a cutie! Eevee does settle down to relax and nap, being away for the kennels at the shelter will help her become even more settled and willing to chill. Eevee is comfortable with people of all ages and could happily be in a home with respectful children. She comes to us from a home with many other cats where she very easily cohabitated with everyone. She has had limited exposure to dogs but has been curious of the calm and respectful dogs she has been introduced to. Eevee was indoor/outdoor in her previous home and we do get the impression she would like to continue with that lifestyle in a safe environment. She could also do very well with a catio or could learn to explore the world while on a harness. Eevee is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a fun and loving cat apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet EEVEE

29/07/2024

This next round of kittens available for adoption made their debut at Kitten Caturday this past Saturday. Our Harry Potter boys are all super fun and playful with a side of cuddly. They have had the privilege of growing up in a loving foster home where they were able to socialize with a very respectful large dog and another cat. You can find information on our adoption fees and find our adoption application on our website www.NWAS.ca

29/07/2024

****UPDATE AUG 15-DOTTIE HAS RETURNED HOME!***

Dottie is lost up 113 Hazelton Back Road
from the Kitwanga side, she got lost on July 14th, Dottie is very friendly, five years old and spayed. My other cat and I miss her terribly! Please call Vanessa at 778 202 8939 if you see her

28/07/2024

Our next banner photo contest theme is going to be “Summer Fun”‘let’s see your NWAS Alumni enjoying the summer! Vote for your favourite photos by liking them, the photo with the most likes by the end of the day on the 31st will be our winner!

27/07/2024

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26/07/2024

We have 13 kittens that are SO EXCITED to meet everyone tomorrow from 12-3 at Total
Pet in Smithers! If you cannot adopted please still come on down for a snuggle so you can tell all your friends about the adorable babies we currently have. Total Pet is also working on collecting food donations for us on this day. With 65 cats currently in our care, most of which are adults, you can imagine how quickly we are currently going through food.