The Small Animal Rescue Society of BC

25/11/2023

We are announcing the sad closure of SARSBC. I would like to acknowledge the significant impact that Lisa and the rescue had on the community assisting small animals in need; and thank all of the volunteers, fosters and donors who made this happen. Sharon, SARSBC Volunteer

18/09/2022

GARAGE SALE NEXT WEEKEND! Come and check it out!

15/09/2022

If you haven't already, check out our auction page!

13/09/2022

Please click on the title and it should take you to the full page where you will find over 120 items for sale!

19/06/2022

It is with immense sadness and disbelief, that we share the heartbreaking news Lisa has passed away at hospital in the early hours of June 18th.

Lisa was the founder of The Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C. and well known for her dedication and advocacy for the animals. Lisa lived and breathed for the unwanted small animals, her life was dedicated to them.

Lisa had a history of lung and bronchial illness.

Please be patient with the Volunteers of SARSBC while we navigate this tragedy in regards to the rescue work.

The remaining animals in the care of SARSBC are currently in foster homes.

The local Animal Rescue community will be planning a celebration of life for Lisa at a future date. And we will continue to update the community through social media as more information comes.

18/05/2022

It’s backkkkkkkk 😟
This time in Seattle however with its transmissibility via flies, birds, tires etc, it’s inevitable that we will be seeing cases here too 😔

Please contact your veterinarian to get your rabbit vaccinated.

WSDA has confirmed a case of rabbit hemorrhagic disease ( ). The confirmed case was in King County and presented with sudden mortality of 90% of the rabbits.

There is now a vaccine available and rabbit owners can speak with their veterinarian about the possibility of vaccinating their rabbits. More information about the vaccine as well as biosecurity is available here: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-health/animal-diseases/rabbit-disease

You can also learn more in our latest blog: https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2022/05/state-veterinarian-confirms-rabbit.html

11/05/2022

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/may-7-endangered-tiny-porpoise-mars-quakes-thermal-batteries-and-more-1.6443011/meet-the-canadian-researcher-determined-to-take-the-animals-out-of-lab-testing-1.6443917?fbclid=IwAR3Gkkp7PN50i3dOtDDDf3KvsG0wj8sipJtoCaxZfDtrwhy0zbKrSfWcs3I

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04/05/2022

A good visual reminder as to why you shouldn’t house rabbits and guinea pigs together.
They have different dietary requirements, have different toileting habits and can have very different temperaments.

02/05/2022

Update 5pm May 2
Nursing mom found so the babies will be joining her :-)

UPDATE: there are 7, 3 day old babies that would benefit from a nursing mom or someone with experience able to nurse them with formula
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Can any rat savvy people help us out?

We received a call from a girl who called a local shelter and was told to call us about orphan *domestic* baby rats.
The mom rat passed away 3 days ago and she is distraught about the babies. She is crying on the message and is hoping to surrender them to us.

***photo for attention and not of the actual babies

18/04/2022

17/04/2022

TWO more days left to get your bids in.

The Small Animal Rescue Society of BC Online Auction

TIMELINE
We are up and running as of now! Final date to bid is April 18th at 7 PM.

PICK UP Items can be picked up in Burnaby or Port Coquitlam. Payment due on or before pick up.

BROWSE
Items are categorized into ALBUMS to make it easier to browse things you are interested in.

TO BID
Please click on the ALBUM and put your bid in the comments under the photo of the item you would like.

Let's make this a big success! Invite your friends too!!
Happy Bidding!

14/04/2022

Noel - Hey….hey….hey…..human
Me - yessssss Noel
Noel - guess what time it is…..go on, guess (snicker, snicker 😁)
Me - I don’t know….what time is it
Noel - tooth hurty 😬😬🤣🤣. Get it…do you get it?? 🤣😬🤣🤣🤣

Little did she realize that it’s the exact time that has brought her to West Coast Veterinary Dental Services.
More updates later today.

12/04/2022

🐹 Happy World Hamster Day 🐹

Today is World Hamster Day!

We adore hamsters! Although there are 19 different species of hamster worldwide, only five species are domesticated, with the Syrian hamster being the most popular type of hamster kept as a pet.

These super cute animals are probably best known for their ability to store food in their cheek pouches. But did you know that the word ‘hamster’ comes from the German word ‘Hamstern’, which means ‘to hoard’?

Emma Keeble, one of our vets (and a hamster enthusiast!) has shared her five top tips to keep your pet hamster happy and healthy:

🐹Make sure that you change your hamster’s food daily. Supplementing your hamster's regular food with small pieces of fresh green or root vegetables and some good quality hay will ensure that they get a balanced diet. A small amount of good quality hay may also be given for your hamster to dig and nibble. Avoid making any sudden changes to the diet.

🐹In the wild, hamsters can run over five miles a night so it’s important that your pet gets daily exercise. Their cage should be equipped with as large as possible non-slatted wheel for running, with a non-slip surface and axel free.

🐹Hamster’s incisor teeth continue to grow throughout their life. Make sure that they have access to suitable gnawing material to keep their teeth in tiptop condition.

🐹Arrange an annual health check for your hamster with your vet to ensure that your pet remains fit and healthy.

🐹Watch out for sticky eyes, blood in their urine, loss of appetite, weight loss, loose stools, overgrown front teeth, bald patches in their fur, lethargy and wheezing. If your hamster shows any of these signs or you see a sudden change in their behaviour, take them to a vet immediately.

You can learn more about our specialist Rabbit and Exotic Practice here https://edin.ac/3Gc96Sl

09/04/2022

It’s so sweet to see the buns out and enjoying themselves at yoga today. The babies are in there for all the snuggles they can get.

At the start of the day they were all strangers.
Thankfully they are picking up on the zen vibe and all getting along 🤗🤗💕🐇💕🐇

09/04/2022

Moon cake and her papa taking a break in between yoga classes.

** please note: this is his personal bunny and she is used to being on his shoulder. She does it herself and enjoys being there.
We do NOT allow participants or strangers pick up the bunnies or place them on their shoulders (just in case anyone is panicking)

09/04/2022

Thank you to Willowbrook Shopping Centre and Ashley Belluz for hosting us and helping us to spread the word about responsible pet guardianship and that at Easter, a chocolate bunny is a much better choice than a live one.

#10-12 year commitment

06/04/2022

We get far toooooooooo many emails from parents who tell us that their child has lost interest, is too busy or has gone off to school and they, the parents, have no time to care for "it".

Parents need to consider this before ever bringing in any animal into the home.

04/04/2022

Not to be outdone, today is also 🥕🥕International Carrot Day🥕🥕

Myth - Rabbits eat carrots as a big part of their diet.

Reality: carrots shouldn't be a main source of food.
Rabbits don't naturally eat root vegetables or fruit.

Carrots and fruit are high in sugar and should only be fed in small amounts as occasional treats.

More info on rabbits & carrots can be found here

https://petkeen.com/can-rabbits-eat-carrots/

04/04/2022

Happy World Rat Day 🐀🐁
To learn more about this day and about rats, please go to the link below ☺️

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-rat-day/

02/04/2022

Great info from Twyla Francois Art & Investigation
Her art work is awesome too ☺️

29/03/2022

Stop GI Stasis in rabbits quickly. Learn what the early warning signs are and how you can help your rabbit recover.

22/03/2022

Sadly, this is a perfect illustration by Jenny-Jinya of the many emails we get.

People are looking to rehome their animals because their kids lose interest, they are too busy or they often just forget about their wee companions.
Most small animals have no way to draw attention to themselves and they will silently suffer.

PLEASE do your research before bringing in any animal. Many can live as long as a cat or dog….not just until you’re bored with them.
Let’s end the suffering.

17/03/2022

Happy St Patrick’s Day!!
Check out 💕 Phil E. Chinchilla 💕
Cheers little fella ☺️

💚🐭🐾🍀

16/03/2022

Please take the time to complete this “DON’T LET IT LOOSE “survey.

Click on the “People, pets and animals” link.

PS…you also have a chance to win $200 that can then be donated to our rescue ☺️☺️

The Canadian Council on Invasive Species has launched two national bilingual surveys to collect awareness data on pet, pond, aquarium, angling and invasive pigs. The information gained from these surveys…

10/03/2022

When people clap back with….”but petsmart supports rescue and they don’t sell cats & dogs”

THIS is what you are supporting.
Is your cheaper bag of dog food worth it?

When you shop or support PetSmart…this is what you are also supporting.

They can promote all their “Adoption Weekends” but no one ever speaks up for small animals.

PetSmart, why promote adoption of some animals while selling and supporting the cruelty of other animals?

PETS ARE NOT PRODUCTS.

"The amount of death and loss was unacceptable."

24/02/2022

We are hoping for the safety and well being of Rick the Hedgehog and all of his family and friends in the Ukraine during these very sad times.

Dear friends,

Thank you all for your support and kind words these days!

First of all, Ukraine and Russia are NOT THE SAME.
Ukraine has its own history.
Ukraine has its own culture.
Ukraine has its own language.
Ukraine has its own nation.
Ukraine has its own territory.

Ukraine is a sovereign country and is not invading any foreign territories, Ukraine is protecting its own integrity from Russia's invasion which started 8 years ago with Crimea annexation and actual (but not official) annexation of some of the Donbas region by supporting so-called "rebels" and talking about "civil" war.
Yesterday masks were thrown off by Russia's recognition of the independence of those territories which again violates all the international laws and agreements and may lead to new, full military aggression against Ukraine with ~200k army concentrated near Ukraine borders.

Show your support for Ukraine by highlighting the events on social media and using the hashtag . The louder our voices are, the more governments listen to us.

Again, thank you all for your support and kind words! International support is very important for us now.
Together and united we will stand strong!

Also, support a charity if you’d like: https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/

From Ukraine with Love,
Rick The Hedgehog

22/02/2022

💕💕 How cute are these little homes for small animals?
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They are made and handcrafted by a Prince George grandpa/grand daughter duo who love small animals.

For more info and how to order, please click on the following link and drop them a line
https://www.facebook.com/L%C5%ABnar-Co-and-Honeymoon-Candles-100331118859715/

22/02/2022

I spy with my little eye 3 special little souls.
Meet Domino, Bailey and Connie. They are looking for their forever home.
To adopt these wonderful ladies, please send us an email to [email protected]