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09/08/2025

Please please sign and share. 🐾

A new federal e-petition calls on the Canadian government to include companion animals in emergency planning.

09/08/2025

Praying Pierre is found safe, soon. If you see Pierre please contact ROAM - Reuniting Owners with Animals Missing, number on poster.

📌Missing since August 23📌

PIERRE IS LOST IN JAMES BAY

LOST AT 09:00 AM ON 08/23/2025

Actual location lost: Kingston Street. & pendray Street, James Bay, Victoria, BC, Canada
Last seen: James Bay
Other sightings:
Collar? No
Tags?
Tag details:
Breed, colours, description: Long haired chihuahua white with brown/tan on face
Gender: Male
Age: 7
Number of years with owner: 2
Spayed / Neutered? Yes
General Health: Pretty good
Chip? Yes
Chip details:
Tattoo? No
Tattoo details:
Likes, fears, temperament: He has a good temperament for the most part. Some typical chihuahua behaviors
Contact ROAM:
778-977-6260 or 778-977-6265
[email protected]

09/02/2025

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📚🐾Back-to-school isn’t just a big change for kids — it can be an adjustment for pets, too!

From easing into a new routine to keeping lunchbox leftovers out of paws’ reach, these simple tips can help your pets stay comfortable, safe, and stress-free as the school year begins. 🐱🐶

✅ Ease into the new schedule
✅ Keep comings and goings low-key
✅ Create a calm space
✅ Watch out for forgotten food

09/01/2025

My Beautiful New Furriend & I would like to wish you all a Lovely Labour Day. 🐾

08/30/2025

BC SPCA Victoria needs our help if you are able, please donate.

UPDATE: We are no longer in desperate need of food and litter. A huge thank you to everyone for their support. You guys are the best!

To our amazing community - Once again, our pet food bank stock is critically low, and many people are struggling to feed their furry friends. We’re here to help, but we can’t do it without you.

Right now, we are in most need of:
- wet cat food (URGENT)
- dry cat food (URGENT)
- cat litter (URGENT)
- dry dog food
- various small animal supplies (toys, perches, ladders, hammocks, etc.)

Any brand, size, life stage, or flavor is welcome - even open bags are accepted!

If you’re unable to drop off food in person, please consider purchasing from our Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2FHSCMPC812CW/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

Drop-off location: 3150 Napier Lane, Victoria, BC
Donation hours: Tuesday through Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. Every donation makes a difference! ❤️🐾

08/28/2025

Thank you Amy's Bunny Barn Society for this important awareness.

⚠️ Lop Bunnies: The Hidden Cost of “Cute” ⚠️

With their adorable, droopy ears, lop bunnies may seem irresistibly cute, but these features come at a heartbreaking price. Lops are bred for unique traits that can lead to a lifetime of health challenges & discomfort.

🐰 Chronic Ear Pain – Their ear shape limits airflow, making them prone to infections, abscesses, & painful ear issues that affect balance & hearing.

🐰 Severe Dental Problems – Their skull shape causes teeth misalignment, leading to painful overgrowth, difficulty eating, & other complications.

🐰 Respiratory Issues – Their compact head structure can cause respiratory distress, impacting quality of life & requiring ongoing treatment.

🐰 Eye Problems – Lops often have narrow or kinked tear ducts, leading to chronic tearing & discomfort. They are prone to eye issues like conjunctivitis & corneal ulcers.
These issues aren't just accidents—they’re a direct result of breeding for “cute” features, prioritizing looks over well-being. Breeders often focus on aesthetics instead of the suffering these traits cause.

Annual check-ups by a bunny-savvy vet are essential to catch potential health issues early. Be vigilant & monitor for changes in behavior or physical condition. If you notice anything unusual, consult with your vet & book an appointment right away.

At Amy's Bunny Barn, we are committed to the well-being of all our rabbits. Bunnies adopted from us have been assessed by a vet, & we are transparent about any medical issues or concerns. We provide education on care & important signs to watch for, ensuring adopters are prepared to give their new friends the love & attention they deserve.

If you’re thinking about adopting a lop, remember the commitment to their ongoing veterinary care & the health challenges they may face. Let’s raise awareness & advocate for ethical treatment & care for all rabbits, not just by adopting, but by speaking out against breeding practices that prioritize “cuteness” over health. 💔

08/27/2025

Please read this important post from Wild Wise Society and show our Wild Friends respect and keep your distance.

Over the last few weeks, our volunteers have noticed concerning behaviour in the Sooke Basin, kayakers and paddle boarders approaching seals at very close range to take cell phone photos. This is not respectful, and it can cause unnecessary stress.

This year alone, many harbour seal pups on Vancouver Island have been picked up due to maternal separation. Seal mothers often leave their pups ashore while they forage. Approaching, touching, or disturbing a pup can cause stress and may prevent the mother from returning.

Stay Back: Keep a safe distance. Do not touch, feed, or move seal pups. Disturbing marine mammals is illegal in Canada.

If a seal pup appears sick, injured, or has been alone for some time, call the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society at 604-258-SEAL (7325) or Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336.

Remember, wildlife aren't interested in having "magic" experiences with humans. Please help to keep wildlife, wild.

Learn more at www.vammr.org

08/27/2025

Thank you so much .on.yates for all of the Goodies and for these Delish Vegan Dumplings from the Amazing !! 🥟

08/27/2025

This breaks my heart. Please cut down your Burdock and double bag it before it kills more Bats & Birds 💔

Content warning: Photos may be distressing to some. By Lisa Houle | October 28, 2022 Grab a shovel and do a favour for the bats who kept the mosquito population…

08/25/2025

This is so incredibly sad. 🦇

Don't let Burdock go to seed! It's deadly for bats as they get stuck in its grippy burrs. We've had two reports of dead bats on Burdock this year so far. Burdock is considered an invasive plant in BC. Please mow, cut, or pull the plant out completely before it goes to seed, which is NOW! Make sure you throw out the burrs so they don't sprout and spread. For more information, visit https://bcinvasives.ca/invasives/burdock/

08/22/2025

Sweetest Pam, Jim & I always have the best time… they are always down for love & play! 🖤🥰🩶

In need of loving, professional Pet Care… is currently welcoming new Cat Clients in Downtown Victoria, James Bay & immediate surrounding areas.

08/22/2025

🐰 VI Fluffle

Feeding your bunny the right diet is literally life-saving.

🌾 80–90% Hay
Unlimited fresh hay like Timothy, orchard grass, or meadow hay keeps digestion and teeth healthy.

🥕 Fresh Greens (1–2 cups per 5 lbs)
Think: romaine, parsley, cilantro, carrot tops, dandelion greens. Rotate for variety!

🐰 Pellets (¼ cup per 5 lbs)
Choose high-quality, plain Timothy-based pellets (no seeds or colored bits!).

💧 Fresh Water
Always available – clean and refill daily.

🚫 Avoid:
• Sugary fruits (occasional treat only)
• Carrots in excess
• Lettuce like iceberg
• Human snacks

💡 Remember: Hay is king, veggies are queen, pellets are the trusty knights. Keep that royal balance! 👑