Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders

Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders GVAC is a Non-Profit Registered Charity. We are 100% volunteer run. We are a non-profit, registered charity in Victoria, B.C.

We depend solely on donations, legacies, and fundraisers to continue our mission to help save animals lives. Canada. 100% volunteer and donation run rescue helping animals in need since 1973.

ISO of small animals fosters!If you’ve been thinking about adopting a small animal, here’s your chance to try out caring...
01/03/2025

ISO of small animals fosters!

If you’ve been thinking about adopting a small animal, here’s your chance to try out caring for one (or a few).

We’ve also had classrooms apply to foster which is a helpful alternative to purchasing classroom pets. This program also gives students exposure to local charities, a chance to connect with their community and learn about different types of animals.

Please fill out an application at gvacrescue.ca if you’re interested in fostering or adopting a small animal. Please message or email with any questions.

We wanted to do a quick shout out to all the people who bought prezies for our cats and small animals this Holiday seaso...
01/02/2025

We wanted to do a quick shout out to all the people who bought prezies for our cats and small animals this Holiday season! We’re so blessed. Thank you also to those that purchased ornament wishes from Bosley's on Burnside and Bosley's Eagle Creek. Our animals were very fortunate.

Happy New Year everyone. It’s a new start today for these gorgeous white bunnies found in the woods by a concerned neig...
01/02/2025

Happy New Year everyone.

It’s a new start today for these gorgeous white bunnies found in the woods by a concerned neighbour by Duncan. They are in pretty bad shape physically so we are working at de-matting and treating their wounds now. Stay tuned for an update in a few days.

These buns will stay in care for a while as we are unsure if any have been mated. Please reach out if you are interested in fostering or adopting.

And just like that, 2024 draws to an end. We want to thank our supporters for the wonderful, heartwarming support you h...
12/31/2024

And just like that, 2024 draws to an end. We want to thank our supporters for the wonderful, heartwarming support you have given us this year. May 2025 be kind to all. Today is the last day to donate should you have room left in your 2024 budget.

Ways to help:
🐱 like our page and share this post
🐱Get some swag in our square store: gvacrescue.square.site
🐱 Check out our Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/dB8qVke
🐱 Click on the Donate button in the top right-hand corner to use PayPal or credit card.
🐱 Send an E-Transfer to [email protected] (auto deposited).
🐱 Canada Helps.org: become a virtual crusader. You receive an automatic tax receipt through their website.
🐱 Mail a cheque to: PO Box #28166, Westshore Mall, Victoria BC, V9B 5E0.
🐱 Buy our freeze dried candy at Makers on Government Street, Bosleys Burnside, Eagle Creek, or Sooke, Ladysmith, or Duncan Bosleys

Meet Me Monday - Adoptable Milo & SkippyThis bonded pair have had quite the adventure to get where they are. This story ...
12/30/2024

Meet Me Monday - Adoptable Milo & Skippy

This bonded pair have had quite the adventure to get where they are. This story involves a bear, tragedy and a very long car ride.

Let’s start with Milo; we don’t know how he ended up outside in a cat carrier in Port Alberni, or where he was that a bear could wander up without someone noticing but that is where his story begins. Poor Milo was left at the whims of this bear who thankfully was unable to capture him. After this encounter, he hid outside for 3 days before the staff at the SPCA could get him. As you can imagine, he is a bit spooked from this whole experience and takes a bit to warm up. He loves food and his brother Skippy, who he will coo at to communicate. He appreciates slow movements and will gratefully accept pets. He has found comfort in his adoptive brother’s companionship.

Skippy has a much more pleasant beginning. His origin story starts at Valley Cats Rescue in Port Alberni. He was adopted in early 2024. He is a typical orange cat - adventurous, playful and curious about EVERYTHING. Him and Milo share a love of playing in boxes.

Sadly their mom experienced a big change in her life and reached out to Alley Cats to surrender them this winter. As with many rescues right now, Alley Cats was full but reached out to other rescues who might have a spot for them. That’s where we came in. We recently had a foster open up after their long term diabetic foster of 13 YEARS passed away. Not only did they offer their home to Milo and Skippy but they offered to do the long drive up to Port Alberni to retrieve them!

So Milo and Skippy began their journey to Victoria to start their new lives. These boys are incredibly resilient and have quickly settled into their foster. We could never separate them after all they have been through so we are looking for the perfect home to adopt them together. You get the best of both worlds with a full of beans cat (Skippy) and professional couch napper (Milo). They are both young and have full lives ahead of them. They are up to date on vaccines, neutered and just waiting for their home to come along.

If you have room in your home for two, please consider this bonded pair. Bonus: we know they get along AND they’re past their kitten stage. If you are interested, adoption applications can be found at gvacrescue.ca

Happy Christmas Eve! Hope your fur babies are better behaved than these two!
12/24/2024

Happy Christmas Eve! Hope your fur babies are better behaved than these two!

Meet Me Monday - the Jungle Book LitterThis family of 6 came into care through our OOPS program. Their owner got mama fr...
12/23/2024

Meet Me Monday - the Jungle Book Litter

This family of 6 came into care through our OOPS program. Their owner got mama from a friend and didn’t know she was already pregnant! 🙊 As part of our OOPS program, once mama weans her kittens we will spay her before returning her to her home.

So far it looks like we have 4 girls and 1 boy. Please help us think of the female characters from the Jungle Book! The kittens are 2 weeks old yet and they have just opened their eyes 👀 They will be ready for adoption around the beginning of February.

Donations allow us to continue doing what we do! Programs like the OOPS program, are so needed in the community so if this is something that is important to you - please consider donating or participating in one of our fundraisers.

Thank you so much Triangle Mountain Veterinary Services for shutting down your clinic for us on Monday and getting our ...
12/22/2024

Thank you so much Triangle Mountain Veterinary Services for shutting down your clinic for us on Monday and getting our tricky neuters done. We appreciate you so much. Dr. Sarah also came to help. Thank you Dr. Sarah! All these cats have been adopted.

If you were thinking of making a supplies donation to a local rescue, here’s a way to make your dollar go further. Bosle...
12/21/2024

If you were thinking of making a supplies donation to a local rescue, here’s a way to make your dollar go further. Bosleys is having 25% off canned food this week! We ALWAYS appreciate canned food donations - it lasts a long time and our cats/kittens eat it everyday.

And just like that…. Adoptions are closed for 2024. Please remember pets are not presents. If you want to utilize Chri...
12/21/2024

And just like that…. Adoptions are closed for 2024. Please remember pets are not presents. If you want to utilize Christmas to add to your family, wrap up supplies for your new pet and choose them as a family after the holidays. Happy Holidays everyone!

We have put all our clothing swag on sale for 1/2 off at Bosley's Eagle Creek and Bosley's on Burnside. Limited to what...
12/21/2024

We have put all our clothing swag on sale for 1/2 off at Bosley's Eagle Creek and Bosley's on Burnside. Limited to what’s there. Go check it out for last minute gifts or wearables for yourself. :)

12/20/2024

You know what’s better than a movie??? Dinner and a movie!?!

The wonderful folks at Bosley's on Burnside are doing canned food drive for our kitties. Please consider stopping in to donate a few cans to some very hungry mouths.

Update: these beautiful girls found the perfect home together. Adoptable Franny (white dot in between eyes) and Zoey ...
12/18/2024

Update: these beautiful girls found the perfect home together.

Adoptable Franny (white dot in between eyes) and Zoey just arrived Bosley's on Burnside!

These sisters are approximately 6 months old. They have lived with other cats and dogs in their foster home and love everyone. Oh yes and can’t forget the churu’s, they also love churu’s.

Franny and Zoey are spayed and up to date on vaccines. If you are interested in being their forever home please go meet them at Bosleys on Burnside then fill out an application at gvacrescue.ca!

12/15/2024

Congratulations to Adrienne W. who is the winner of our Winter 2024 Lottery Tree Raffle. $100 worth of scratch and win tickets should make the holidays even sweeter! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. We sold an amazing $1070 worth of tickets and the money raised will support animals in our care.

Bosley wants to remind everyone it’s the last day to buy tickets for our lottery tree!Our lottery tree could use some lo...
12/14/2024

Bosley wants to remind everyone it’s the last day to buy tickets for our lottery tree!

Our lottery tree could use some love, unlike this tree; it’s getting a ton of love! Tickets are on sale for our lottery tree!! https://gvacrescue.rafflenexus.com

We have Christmas swag and gift boxes available on our square store as well! https://gvacrescue.square.site

Help us sell out by Christmas!! 8 boxes left :)
12/12/2024

Help us sell out by Christmas!! 8 boxes left :)

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Victoria, BC
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Thank you to all who supported us this year. Here are some key moments of 2024 for your enjoyment. Happy New Years!

Merry Christmas from the GVAC sanctuary cats. Thank you for all your generosity this holiday season. We could not do what we do without your support. Merry Christmas Day.

You know what’s better than a movie??? Dinner and a movie!?! The wonderful folks at Bosley's on Burnside are doing canned food drive for our kitties. Please consider stopping in to donate a few cans to some very hungry mouths. #victoriarescue #bcrescue #sillycats #ittakesavillage #virtualcrusaders #babykittens #gvacrescue #specialneedscats #helpushelptheanimals #catsofvictoria #spayandneuteryourcats #spayneutersaveslives #Victoria #adoptdontshopT

Dr. Sarah donated this tv so we can entertain the sanctuary kitties. YouTube for the win! Thanks Dr. Sarah.

Thank you so much for all the people who donated to our catio project at the gvac house. Also thank you to all you virtual crusaders who help support our sanctuary on a monthly basis. We are pleased as can be at the finished results and the kitties who prefer to be outdoors have claimed their spots. You can become a virtual crusaders too! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/greater-victoria-animals-crusaders/campaign/become-a-virtual-crusader/ #bcrescue #victoriarescue #sillycats #ittakesavillage #spayandneuteryourpets #virtualcrusaders #babykittens #gvacrescue #specialneedscats #helpushelptheanimals #catsofvictoria #bc #cats #Victoria #catsanctuary

Please excuse the background noise but Gus wanted to let you in on a secret…..he asked Santa for Catit squeeze treats. He wants to tell you he and all his friends share a few every night before bed. Please also excuse mommy’s messy room as the kittens have knocked everything off her dresser. Here’s where you can buy them if anyone wants to help Santa out: https://a.co/dB8qVke

Giving Tuesday is a very special day. Here are some ways you can help us help the animals (and a cute Reel of the sanctuary kitties your donation dollars are helping to support). https://linktr.ee/gvacrescue

Charlie’s Angels have graduated to daytime playtime and nighttime safety of the cage. These guys are very well adjusted kittens and all but Sabrina will be available for adoption mid December.

Thought you could all use a stormy day update. The Angels are moving into a bigger cage today. Kelly and Bosley will be available for adoption soon. Sabrina and Jill need a bit more work still but we are making progress. Before and after pictures in the comments. Ways to help: 🐱 like our page and share this post 🐱purchase raffle tickets for our lottery tree: https://gvacrescue.rafflenexus.com/ 🐱Get some swag in our square store: gvacrescue.square.site 🐱 Check out our Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/dB8qVke 🐱 Click on the Donate button in the top right-hand corner to use PayPal or credit card. 🐱 Send an E-Transfer to [email protected] (auto deposited). 🐱 Canada Helps.org: become a virtual crusader. You receive an automatic tax receipt through their website. 🐱 Mail a cheque to: PO Box #28166, Westshore Mall, Victoria BC, V9B 5E0. 🐱 Buy our freeze dried candy at Makers on Government Street, Bosleys Burnside or Sooke, Ladysmith, or Duncan Bosleys

Wow, do we feel the love! Fancy feast kitten for the win and a few of you lovely followers also sent the big kids fancy feast too and some toys and baby kitten care items. We feel very blessed tonight!

We are working hard to get things ready for the Westshore Craft Crawl. Marshmallow is helping. Join us at 2770 Penelope Place to purchase all your GVAC goodies as well as Designs by Sew and Sew, G’B JAMMIN, Soul to soul candle co, and Westcoast Hygge Designs. Come on out and enter our draw for a great gift basket too!

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