North West Animal Shelter

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.

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.

Sending a huge THANK YOU to Pawesome Adventure for the phenomenal donation haul they brought to the shelter today. Over ...
11/27/2025

Sending a huge THANK YOU to Pawesome Adventure for the phenomenal donation haul they brought to the shelter today. Over 500lbs of food which consisted of 17 bags of cat food and 10 bags of dog food as well as some amazing new puppy toys. We really appreciate you’re continued support Miake, this will go so far in helping the companion animals in our area ❤️ Make sure to stop into Pawesome Adventure next time you’re in Houston and give them some love!

Franny is currently residing at Total Pet. Go say hello and get some snuggles!FOR ADOPTION: FRANNY is an adorable 8 mont...
11/26/2025

Franny is currently residing at Total Pet. Go say hello and get some snuggles!

FOR ADOPTION: FRANNY is an adorable 8 month old female looking for a forever family to treasure her. Franny is very similar in personality to her twin . She is a soft, gentle young cat that enjoys attention and affection but is not demanding of those around her. Franny gets along well with most people she meets but she does prefer those with a calm energy. She loves to be pet and throughly enjoys exploring her room. Franny is good with other cats after she’s had some time to get to know them. She has lived with her three rowdy siblings her entire life and she knows how to growl to set her boundaries. Once she is comfortable with the other cats Franny enjoys frolicking and hanging out with feline buddies of all ages. Franny grew up in a warm and loving foster home which included a calm, gentle large dog and she could learn live with a similar dog again. Franny is very comfortable indoor only and would be happy to continue in that lifestyle. She is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a quite young cat apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet FRANNY

FOR ADOPTION: VEGA is a stunning 7 month old female looking for a loving and understanding family. Vega was born feral i...
11/26/2025

FOR ADOPTION: VEGA is a stunning 7 month old female looking for a loving and understanding family. Vega was born feral in the back yard of one of our board members. Luckily the entire kitty family was trapped and brought indoors once the people returned home from a winter away and realized they were now sharing their property. Vega was quite quick to come around to human handling with the help of lickable tube treats. Now Vega loves to be pet and cuddled and she has a super playful side once’s she’s comfortable in her environment. She’s been quite good with the other cats at the shelter and would love to find a home with one of her family members or another playful and friendly cat. Vega has had limited exposure to dogs so far and would do best with a calm and uninterested canine buddy. She can also be a little overwhelmed by rowdy children and would prefer a calm home environment whatever the age of her family. Vega is very comfortable indoor only or she does have the bush smarts to be indoor/outdoor in a safe rural environment once she is very comfortable in her home. She is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a fun, sweet young cat apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet VEGA

This lovely kitty has shown up at a house near No Frills in Smithers. If this is your cat please reach out to todd.jame...
11/24/2025

This lovely kitty has shown up at a house near No Frills in Smithers. If this is your cat please reach out to [email protected].

Introducing our next litter of kittens available for forever homes, the Gun Kittens. These beautiful babies were orphane...
11/24/2025

Introducing our next litter of kittens available for forever homes, the Gun Kittens. These beautiful babies were orphaned and found under a bridge in Houston. Luckily they were brought to safety and we had an amazing mother cat who was willing to take them all on right when she should have been starting to wean off her own batch of two babies. The adoptive mother and her huge brood were able to be in foster care for 5 weeks while she raised them and now they are back at the shelter looking for happily ever afters. These babies have been vaccinated, are up to date on parasite control and will come with spay or neuter contracts in place. They are all super people oriented, love to cuddle and are fun to watch while they zoom around playing. If interested please fill in an application through our website www.NWAS.ca

11/23/2025

and the Wildlife pups having fun in the snow. We still have 4 of these pups available. Put in an application at www.nwas.ca for a chance to meet them!

Lucky is not only one of the sweetest, most loving dogs around she is also incredibly smart and adaptable. While being f...
11/20/2025

Lucky is not only one of the sweetest, most loving dogs around she is also incredibly smart and adaptable. While being fostered at the amazing Dogpile Kennels Lucky has learned to completely ignore their children while they play (something that would have terrified her before) and ignore the kittens while they bounce around and play (something that would have excited her before. We do still think she would be best suited to a home without kids or small animals like cats full time but we can say that she will learn to share space with kids that come to visit or the neighbours playing on their backyards. This girl has been waiting almost 8 months for her forever family, could it be you? www.NWAS.ca

Complimentary post - these cats are not in the care of NWAS and all representations are those of the pet guardian. Plea...
11/20/2025

Complimentary post - these cats are not in the care of NWAS and all representations are those of the pet guardian. Please be kind, there can be many reasons to rehome an animal, the goal is to find the best one.
Hello! Our names are Bandit and Maverick, a father/son combo looking for a good home.

Bandit: I'm a large purebred American short hair (black and white Harlequin coat). The Father to Maverick, who i am very protective over. I am 2 years old, turning 3 on June 15th 2026. I was rescued at 8 months old by my current owner. I can be very shy around new people at first, but once you gain my trust I can me the most affectionate companion in the world. I love especially love tummy rubs. I'm neat, tidy, enjoy long naps, and catching mice. I'm good with children and avoid dogs whenever possible.

Maverick: I'm a slim short hair/Bombay cross (tuxedo coat). Son to Bandit. I am 2 years old as of November 20th 2025, I'm a Happy, energetic, and have very big personality. I can make friends very quickly with everyone I meet and am very playful and easily entertained. I love tummy rubs as much as my dad does. I enjoy playing outside, although I don't care much for snow. I'm great at catching mice and climbing tress, I want to stay with my dad for as long as possible. I hope you like me!

We are both neutered, well trained and well behaved. Our vaccinations are fully up to date.

Looking for a good home, with someone sober, kind, and in need of companionship for themselves or their family. Of you want to meet us please contact our owner via email or sms(text)

[email protected] or 250-917-9692

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED FOR ADOPTION: SCHWARTZY is a 7 month old female large breed mix that is looking for family to po...
11/19/2025

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

FOR ADOPTION: SCHWARTZY is a 7 month old female large breed mix that is looking for family to pour her love into. Schwartzy is currently 55lbs and should mature close to 70lbs. She is a soft, gentle dog that just wants everyone to love her. Schwartzy spent her puppyhood growing up in a rural area, she wasn’t treated badly in anyway but has not had the same life experiences as most other puppies. Schwartzy has recently learned to come inside (and loves to be comfy, warm and fed), she’s figured out how to sit, wait, and walk on leash, and she’s quickly realizing that car rides mean fun adventures. She may be a little behind other dogs her age on environmental socialization but she’s leaps and bounds ahead in socialization with other animals. Growing up Schwartzy was free to wander and meet all sorts of critters. As a result she is phenomenal with other dogs. She’s not met one she doesn’t like and she knows how to introduce herself politely and adjust her play style to match those she’s interacting with. Schwartzy has shown zero desire to chase or bother the cats at the shelter, she’s happy to quietly observe them. We’ve not had the ability to test her around livestock such as chickens, sheep and cattle but we suspect she will be equally respectful and observant with them. Schwartzy has been very gentle with the children she’s met so far at the shelter and would very happily be a family pet with equally gentle children. Despite being allowed wander as a pup Schwartzy is quite connected to the people around her and we do not think she would revert to wandering unless she was left unattended for long periods of time without a secure fence. She’s clean indoors and happy in a kennel while we are away from the shelter. Schwartzy is a medium energy level dog. She will happily accompany her family on long walks, hikes, and other outdoor adventures but she’s not the type to need strenuous exercise on a regular basis. She is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for a gentle natured, loving dog apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet SCHWARTZY

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND!FOUND: This pooch was rescued off the highway west of the Smithers Airport after almost being hit. ...
11/18/2025

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND!

FOUND: This pooch was rescued off the highway west of the Smithers Airport after almost being hit. If this is your dog please send us a Facebook message or email ([email protected]) and let us know the gender. Photo proof will also be required. Their tail does curl up above the back when excited

FOR ADOPTION: ASH (short haired male) and COCO (fluffy female) are large breed mix littermates on the lookout for their ...
11/18/2025

FOR ADOPTION: ASH (short haired male) and COCO (fluffy female) are large breed mix littermates on the lookout for their very own forever families. Please don’t ask us their breed, your guess is as good as ours what truly matters is their individual personalities and traits. These sweet babies were brought to a local vet clinic on deaths door, sick with parvo. They quickly racked up thousands of dollars in vet bills that their previous owners were not prepared to cover and so they made the decision to surrender them to us. Ash and Coco are fighters and pulled through their illness in about a weeks time. They then moved to the shelter where they had to live in our specialized parvo isolation pen with limited people tending them to ensure they did not spread the virus around. They are now officially past their contagious period, no longer shedding virus and beyond ready to find themselves some amazing families. Ash and Coco are 4 months old and on track to be around 65lbs mature. These are high energy pups that are going to thrive in an active, outdoorsy lifestyle. If you’re an avid hiker, biker, skier etc Ash and Coco would love to join you on all your adventures once their bodies are mature enough to handle the impact. They are also smart and eager to learn. They would love to dabble in dog sports. When they are not burning off energy and building brain cells Ash and Coco are super sweet babies that love to be loved on. They are mostly clean in their kennel and have been non destructive even while going through their isolation in our parvo ward. Ash and Coco are quickly working on general manners such as not jumping up and sitting and making eye contact before eating. They are learning about collars and leash skills and just generally refining themselves to be their best version when it comes time to head home. They are up to date on vaccinations and parasite control and will come with spay and neuter contracts in place. If you’ve been looking for a new buddy to keep up with your active lifestyle apply today at www.nwas.ca for a chance to meet ASH and COCO

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