🐾From September 4-22, 2024 you're invited to share your pet with the world and potentially win them a spot on the label of a Yellow Dog Brewing beer! (Must be 19+ to participate.)
⭐️You can finally show off your adorable, quirky or beloved pet just as you've been longing to, and you'll be helping vulnerable animals every step of the way! It’s simple to participate – create an entry for your pet and then ask your friends and family to vote for them by donating to the BC SPCA (fully tax-receiptable).
⭐️Four passionate animal lovers will earn their pets a place on the label of a limited-edition beer, to be sold across B.C.! The top three fundraisers and one lucky draw winner. Plus there's custom beer glasses with their pets' faces for the winners and runners-up! What could be better?
✨Learn more and enter now at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/bcspcapetstar
Feeding wildlife might seem like a good idea, but is it? 🤔 When you feed wild animals, you may harm the animals you intend to help! How?
⚠️ Human-sourced food may lack the nutrients wild animals need which can lead to malnutrition, bone deformation, and even death.
⚠️ When people feed wildlife, wild animals may become habituated, increasing the chances of negative human-wildlife encounters.
Learn why wildlife feeding is not a good idea! https://animalkind.ca/wildlife-feeding/
👋🐶Hey, dog guardians looking for a trainer: Get the complete list of dog trainers the BC SPCA recommends at https://animalkind.ca/find-services/
Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, so be aware and make sure you're giving your dog the gift of working with the best trainers in B.C.
On AnimalKind.ca, you can:
🐶 Look for a dog trainer by training needs (puppy training, agility, separation anxiety, etc.)
🐶 Look for a trainer by location (one near your home/work)
It's a matter of strengthening your bond with your dog by using humane dog training methods.
#AnimalKind #loveyourdog
ADOPTABLE: Bogey the budgie
UPDATE: Bogey was adopted!
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Name: Bogey
Animal ID: 592023
Sex: female
Age: approx 1 year
Breed: parakeet/budgie
Bogey is a lovely female budgie looking to join another lonely bird or be part of a bigger flock.
If you're interested to learn more about her, check out this link: adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/745168 🐥
Mabel and Rufus here!
We are supporting the Victoria BC SPCA team for this year's Lock In for Love. We (mostly Mabel) put this video together to showcase some of the dogs we have helped so far this year. With our fundraising, we hope to help even more!
Donate to the Victoria team here:
https://lockin.spca.bc.ca/team/1841/46/
Our biggest thanks to our incredible sponsors for helping make Offleashed Victoria 2022 such a wonderful success!
To our presenting sponsor, Cloverfield Investments, along with sponsors TELUS Health MyPet, VCA Canada, CFAX, Virgin Radio, CTV, Used.ca, Encore, Black Press Media, BFL Canada, and Yellow Dog Brewing thank you for sharing this special celebration for the BC SPCA Victoria with us – your care and generosity is changing the lives of animals in our community.
Thank you!
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/
Training your dog to walk on a loose leash | BC SPCA AnimalKind
Is dog pulling causing you stress? This one is for you!
Training your dog to walk on a loose leash is possible and, in some cases, simpler than you might think.
Watch AnimalKind dog trainer Stephanie Champagne of Wild Tails as she demonstrates a basic 2-step method that will help you teach your dog to walk on a loose leash and turn daily walks into a happy and relaxed event everyone enjoys.
Find more tips and learn about loose leash walking, including how to train your puppy to walk on a leash at https://animalkind.ca/all-about-leash-walking/
How you can 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
Here in Victoria, the BC SPCA recommends AnimalKind accredited trainers:
Smart Dog Training
K9HQ Doggy Daycare Plus
Ethical Canine Training and Behaviour Modification
Hanging With Hounds - Separation Anxiety Trainer
Meet Theo!
Once you get past his gruff exterior, Theo is the best dog ever! Theo had a hard life before coming into shelter care, he was not well treated or shown lots of affection. For this reason he keeps his guard up around new people, it takes time to win his love, but once you have he’s the happiest boy in the world! Theo loves the people who go above and beyond to win him over, the staff who stay late to cuddle with him or the volunteers who bring him special marrow bones, have all won his affection. Once you’ve won him over you’ll be greeted by the biggest tail wag and the most excited grin every time you visit him.
Theo was in really rough shape when he came to us, he had no hair on his back, neck, stomach, etc. and was covered in lesions. Additionally, he had infections in both ears and was underweight. Theo is still growing in his fur but he looks so different from when he arrived. He is finishing up his final vet treatments and would benefit from a local adopter who can bring him to the shelter for his remaining treatments (covered by the BC SPCA).
Apply here: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/384895/
We are ready for you, Victoria! Pop by our tent at Petapalooza for a treat and hang! We’ll be here Saturday and Sunday 11a-4p.
Which adoptable dog is a pirate's favourite? Arrrrrgus!
Adoptable (and playful, adorable) Argus is sure ready to sail on in to your new home and be your best matey. Apply to adopt him today!
Furious George went on a fun outing to our local PetSmart today and was such a good boy! They are always so generous to us, especially around the holidays, so we and all our adoptables would love to thank them!
He is 100% curious and 0% furious. Make him 100% happy by applying to adopt him today 😍
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/250651/?from_search=true
Shandi went from shy to shining in her foster home 🌟🌟🌟
Her loving and patient foster has allowed Shandi to settle in at her own pace, which turned out to be quite quickly! She is already relaxing to the max, playing with toys, and staying at home calmly with her furry foster siblings while mom and dad are at work.
Shandi would love a home with another friendly dog. Find out how life would be dandy with Shandi at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/235790/?from_search=true
Frankie is the bounciest Bouvier in all of Bouville!
This seven-month-old slobbery sweetheart is super dog social and will need lots of play to burn off that energy. As much fun as she had on this play date, she has requested a human dogwalker in the future. Bounce on over to our adoption site to read more about Frankie and fill in an application: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/226356/?from_search=true
