Island Tails

11/20/2025

Island Tails is currently welcoming new Kitty Clients in Downtown Victoria, James Bay & immediate surrounding areas.

Please check out my 60+ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews on my Island Tails Pet Care Facebook & Instagram Pages.

Thanks for supporting my small business of love. 🐾

11/20/2025

Island Tails is now welcoming your Holiday Reservations. 🐱🎅🐱

If you or someone you know is in need of Loving and Professional Pet Care in Downtown Victoria, James Bay & immediate surrounding areas, please have them reach out to set up their (free) Meet & Greet with me today.
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Thank You.

11/20/2025

With winter just around the corner, community cats like Bobbi could use a helping hand. Find out what you can do to help.

11/17/2025

Please sign this petition. 🐁

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6841

End animal testing in Canada! Sign the federal petition today:
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6841

Last year in Canada, over 3.7 million dogs, cats, rabbits, mice, fish and other animals were used in scientific research and toxicity testing. Almost 100,000 of those animals were subjected to procedures that cause severe pain or distress, and another 1.1 million animals were subjected to moderate to severe distress. Animals are suffering, even though better options are available.

In 2023, you celebrated with us when the federal government set a goal to eliminate animal toxicity testing. We’re pleased that Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada recently released a strategy to replace, reduce and refine the use of vertebrate animals in toxicity testing; however, the strategy has no binding targets, funding commitments or deadlines.

Canadians want modern, humane and innovative methods to replace cruel animal testing wherever possible. Thankfully, many non-animal testing alternatives are available now, and others are being developed. To ensure the switch happens, the federal government must prioritize and invest in non-animal alternatives, like other progressive countries have already done.

Please show your support for non-animal alternatives and sign e-petition 6841 to urge the federal government to:
➡️ Create a national roadmap to reduce animal testing by 50% by 2030, and fully replace it with non-animal testing, where feasible, by 2035.
➡️ Provide funding to establish a national research centre focused on replacing, reducing and refining animal testing.
➡️ Require public research institutions and granting councils to prioritize non-animal testing methods.
➡️ Recognize the use of non-animal testing methods as the standard in federal laws and regulations.
➡️ Require public reporting on the progress toward non-animal testing methods.

SIGN NOW: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6841

Important: after you sign the petition, you will be emailed a link that you must click to ensure your signature is counted. Please check your junk email folder.

Thank you for being a voice for animals across Canada!

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. 🐈‍⬛ 🐕