Island Tails

11/05/2025

A much needed date with Purrfect Moonshine and Beans. Just what the doctor ordered after emergency surgery followed by weeks of bedrest. 🐾 💕🐾 The Universe knew I was in need of some serious Kitty Therapy!

I am so Grateful for all of my clients. 💕

11/05/2025

Love has 4 Legs. 🐈‍⬛ ♥️ 🐕

Animal therapy is so powerful, hospitals use it to speed healing.

Research from Azabu University found that mutual gaze between humans and their dogs increases oxytocin (the hormone of love and bonding) by about 300% in people and 130% in dogs. That’s a profound neurochemical shift from something as simple as connection!

And the benefits go beyond oxytocin. Interacting with dogs has been shown to lower stress hormones like cortisol, reduce blood pressure, and trigger the release of feel-good brain chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine.

Clinical trials have found that animal-assisted therapy reduces pain, anxiety, and depression, while improving overall well-being and even recovery outcomes.

Sometimes the most powerful medicine doesn’t come in a pill or a procedure, it comes with four legs.

11/04/2025

A very important post from MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre.
“Sadly, there is no cure for Pox. Although treatment for the condition can be attempted, successes are very rare.

Regularly cleaning feeders and bird baths with a bleach solution (we recommend a 1 part bleach to 9 parts water) can help mitigate the spread of avian disease. can occur in all species; it is contagious within similar taxonomic groups.

If you spot possible Pox infections on at your , we recommended that you take down your for two to four weeks to prevent the spread of infection to more individuals”.

11/04/2025

Amy's Bunny Barn Society is in need of fosters. 🐰

We still have 5 more bunnies who need temporary foster homes from November 15th - December 15th.

We’re looking for short-term fosters from November 15 – December 15 for the bunnies at our main location while their foster momma is escaping the cold weather. 🌴

Fostering is such a rewarding experience 💕

We provide everything your foster bunny needs, housing, supplies, food, and support. All you need to give is your time, care, and love.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, this is the perfect opportunity to try it out for a short period and experience the joy these bunnies bring.

Send us a message or apply to foster 📩

https://www.amysbunnybarn.org/form-foster

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11/04/2025

Lets keep our Kitties warm & safe. 🤗

🍂❄️ Cold weather is coming! Good intentions matter but the wrong materials can do more harm than good for outdoor cats.

❌ Cat beds, blankets, towels, & hay → trap moisture and get cold.
✅ STRAW → keeps cats warm and dry all winter!

Spread the word: “Straw is for strays!” 🐱💛

❗And don’t forget Trap / Neuter / Vaccinate / Return (TNVR) to help community cats thrive all year long. 💉

10/31/2025

Please donate your unwanted items, so many are in need right now. 🐈‍⬛ 🐕

10/25/2025

When one of your very much loved & much missed Toronto Clients knows you are under the weather so has their mum send you a photo... Thank you cutest Curio, I had no idea you were such a fan! 😂❤️🥰

10/09/2025

If you are able to donate to Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders please do. 🐈‍⬛ 💖 🐈

We think quite possibly this is the largest kitten season we have ever experienced. We have a ton of mouths to feed right now with 26 adults in the sanctuary, 8 in our special needs foster home, and over 40 kittens still in care (with more coming on the daily). We have had over 300 intakes this year so far and we still have 1/4 to go.

Its prime days over at amazon. Could you spare a bag or a few cans of food for a hungry mouth? Anything helps.

https://a.co/dB8qVke

Gus Thanks You!