Cawes, Bowen Island, BC

11/12/2024

Are you missing your beautiful black cat? This one is hanging out at a home that is not it's home and feeding every night. It's a little skittish but looks well cared for. The photo is a bit fuzzy but I am sure you will recognize this little beauty if it lives with you. Please let us know if you are missing your black cat or if you know someone who might be, 🐈‍⬛

03/12/2024

Our little boys are now ready for their permanent home here on Bowen. These are the second pair from the CAWES KITTEN PROJECT, Once feral and not willing to accept human touch, they have turned in to two of the most beautiful and loving little guys we have known.

They are approximately four months old and a bonded pair. They do everything together, eat, sleep, groom each other, play with the dog and are extremely good soccer players. They deserve a safe and warm and loving home. A far cry for the cold wet barn where they came from. Many of the kittens never even make it to four months as predators find them very easy prey.

Rags, the Siamese looking cat is the leader. Richie is his doting friend, They both now love to snuggle and sleep with you and will jump up to seek love and attention. They are no longer the spitting and hissing, dirty little babies that came to us.

We will be sad to see them go but they must to make room for the next two that will come into their new life. If you would like to meet these little guys, give us a call or send an email to [email protected]. They are looking and deserve a loving home with a kind family who will love them and keep them safe forever. Is that you?

06/11/2024

It's been a long time coming (apologies) but here is the video of the draw for the winning maple leaf fundraiser. Bayley Faragher nominated the lovely Pauline Hamalainen as her favourite service professional and they each won a $25 gift certificate from the Beer and Wine Store.

Thank you to all the wonderful staff that sold the tickets for us and for Pau Rickett who donated the Gift Certificates

Funds raised go directly to the CAWES KITTEN PROJECT, an initiative that takes in feral kittens from high risk areas and works with them until they are loving, friendly house cats that can be placed in homes on Bowen.

If you would like more info on the project please get in touch.

04/11/2024

The latest two kittens in the CAWES KITTEN PROJECT are now ready to be adopted (possible adoption pending). On October 8th we received two hissing, spitting, dirty, fearful kittens into the project. They are related to Thunder and Lighting in some way (the last two kittens in the project) and all come from the same area.

After not even four weeks these beautiful little souls have gone from feral and loathing humans to demanding love and attention. With love and kindness and much encouragement they have settled into a life of comfort and safety.

Many feral kittens do not make it to adulthood as they are taken by raptors or killed by coyotes or simply fail to thrive with no access to good food and vet care etc.

We will post updates on all four kittens shortly. It is so rewarding to see their progress. If you are interested in fostering kittens from the project or would like to help with financial costs, food or litter donations please get in touch. They are on nutrient rich diets and are thriving. We can't do it alone and there are many more kittens and cats that need our help. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

04/11/2024

01/11/2024

Interesting food items to leave out for the birds

01/11/2024

I hope you enjoyed the fireworks Bowen folks. I really do.

But for those of you trying to comfort your traumatized animals and for all the animals in the forest, including the cougar, I apologize that we are not, as a race, compassionate enough to consider you. We only think about ourselves and our own enjoyment. You don’t really matter. Well you do, I suppose, but only when it suits us.

05/09/2024

Times are tough. Rescue is tough. There are never enough people to help or enough funds to keep existing. I am sure if animals could, they would give back whatever they can alongside the unconditional love that they do.

As humans, if everyone that can, does the best they possibly can, together we can make a difference. Please consider a donation to [email protected] to help with existing veterinary costs for local animals and to help fund the feral kitten project

29/08/2024

We are still looking for a landing pad for the two kitties that were orphaned last weekend. They need a caring soul with a quiet household to get them over their recent trauma. They are a little lost with the changes. A spare bedroom, where they can rest and chill and meet new people slowly would be ideal. We are full and looking for community assistance. CAWES will supply food, litter and anything else they need.

Are you that special person?

26/08/2024

URGENT REQUEST
Very urgent need for a foster family for two island cats who lost their carer over the weekend Can you help?

26/08/2024

We are trying to find out if this little guy has a home? He looks to be a young intact male. He is very skinny and has been spending a lot of time visiting and feeding at a house that isn't his own. The house is on the corner of Oceanview and Miller.

He obviously needs a little help as he is matted and looks to have a lot of fleas. If you know him or at least know where he lives could you please reach out here or call 604 947 2555 so we can get him some help. You can also email at [email protected] Thank you 💙

26/08/2024

NEW Fundraiser on the horizon. Stay tuned for all the info on THE KITTEN PROJECT

20/08/2024

While the last few hours of the Dog Of The Year count down and I am in "The proverbial DOGHOUSE" for deleting the front runner from the poll I am turning my attention to other things to release some of the angst.

I have a serious and somewhat urgent need to find a foster or a foster to adopt situation for an 8 year old Russian Blue

Gracie Blue, an 8 year-old Russian Blue who recently lost her loving mom. Gracie is full of love - very affectionate and has a super fun personality. She has a funny little Grinch-who-stole-Christmas face. Gracie (aka Little Gray Kitty, Pumpkin, Pumpy, Angel) has been happily living in an apartment for the last few years and prior to that was living in a house with three large dogs.

There is lots more to know about Gracie so please do give me a call or send an email to [email protected] if you would like to meet her. She is not on the island yet but should be here very shortly if we can finalize a foster home for her

18/08/2024

NOMINEE For Dog Of The Year202 4
10. Bear

All we know about Bear is he is kind, loving, funny, beautiful and HUGE. If you know Bear or Heather please let us know

PHOTO is not of Bear - Photo to follow