We provide volunteer vet services for communities with little or no access to veterinary care. We provide spay/neuter services and disease prevention.
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We then assist with the creation of a locally run animal management plans for sustainable change The Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT) is a registered Canadian charity that provides veterinary services for communities with little or no access to veterinary care (either geographically or financially). Our veterinary teams are 100% volunteer based and we have veterinarians, veterinary technicia
ns and assistants from all across Canada participate in our projects. Our organization’s mission is to assist these communities with pet population control (through spay/neuter) and disease prevention (through vaccination and parasite control). We give people an opportunity they would otherwise not have, we start a community on the road to change. Given the chance to provide services for their pet, in our experience, a vast majority of people are very eager to do so. Our goal is to reach a level where animals can be sustained in a healthy state, where there are no longer malnourished and disease ridden strays roaming, no longer the need for large amounts of animals to be re-homed, no longer large numbers of litters of kittens and puppies that are unwanted, etc. We will continue to work with the community until we have reached a sterilized animal level that will make a difference. Then, we facilitate collaborations with humane educators, bylaw advisors, etc. to enable the community to create and run a sustainable pet population management plan.
Dogs may not speak, but their actions speak volumes. From wagging tails to comforting cuddles, to just being beside us when we need them, they show their love and intent in the most heartwarming ways. Let's take a moment to appreciate the empathy and pure joy dogs bring into our lives every day. 🐾❤️
We are incredibly grateful and moved by the generosity of GBAQT for their donation to our cause. It warms our hearts to see like-minded individuals coming together to make a difference in the world. Thank you for your support! ❤️
When transitioning your cat from outdoors to indoors it is important to litter train them. 🐾 This can take some time, so make sure to transition them slowly & to be patient as they get used to their new space! 🐱
What's that Wednesday revealed!
Pictured above is a cat sitting on a scale while a doctor is examining it on one of our trips! 🐾
It’s what’s that Wednesday! 🐾
Comment below what you think is pictured above!
🐾☀️ This summer is a hot one! Dogs get dehydrated, just like us, if they don't have enough water or they get overheated. Make sure your dog has plenty of water and access to shade to keep them cool and healthy in the warm weather.
Happy International Cat Day!
Today is for celebrating everything feline- cattitude, tiny paws, whiskers, meowing, hair balls, and kneading.
This day was created in 2002 to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
You can spend some time playing with your cat, learn about cat behaviour, make some cat toys, or support a cat shelter.
How will you celebrate?
The reveal! 🩺
This photo was taken on our trip to Penelakut Island. A RVT is pictured with her stethoscope as she is recovering a cat after surgery! 🩺
What’s that Wednesday is back! Comment below if you think you know what is pictured above! 🐾
Not only is Katelyn willing to give her time and expertise to CAAT projects, she is also willing to give her time throughout the year to support CAAT in other ways! Thank you so much for leading this committee Katelyn!
Unfortunately summer has become forest fire season in many parts of Canada.
Getting our selves, homes and properties in order and safe is extremely important, but so is making sure we are prepared for our pets as well.
Having a 'go bag' for your pets is important part of being prepared for forest fires. This should include food & water (and dishes), supply of pet medications, leashes/carriers, cat litter/cat box, comfort items such as blankets/towels and small toys, and making sure your pet has some sort of identification.
Check out this article from the BCSPCA for more information/ideas/and a check list.
https://spca.bc.ca/news/emergency-evacuation-checklist/
August 1st is the universal Shelter Dog Birthday!
Ever adopted a dog with an unknown age? Well today is their birthday!
Happy Birthday to all our shelter dog friends!
How will you celebrate?
We need to continue the conversation about the importance of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada. It's time to listen, learn, and heal together. Join us in acknowledging the real history of our country and working towards a better future for all.
What do you want to see on our social media?🐾
Comment below! 🫶
We all see public bathroom door signs all the time, but not like this one in Pangnirtung, Nunavut during a CAAT project! So cool!!!
Get ready to put your guessing skills to the test with our What's That Wednesday picture challenge! 🕵️♂️ Can you guess what this picture might be? It is a very commonly seen picture, just with a little bit of a different flare, considering where it is! Drop your guesses in the comments below, and let's see who can crack the guessing game!
Everywhere we go, we see the love between people and their pets. It warms our heart to see the unconditional love between pet and owner, especially during times of surgical recovery. The comfort and empathy they provide each other is truly special. 💕🐾
Please don't misunderstand us- of course YOU can have the delicious human treat on your BBQ this summer!
As we are in the summer months, we mean let's make sure we keep our dogs cool while they are outside!
- provide shady shelter from direct sun
- ensure access to lots of fresh water
- keep activity limited to cooler times of day
- bring them inside out of the heat if possible
- never leave a dog (or cat) in a vehicle on a warm day
What a heart warming end to one of our days in Old Crow. Our team just finished the last surgery and was getting ready for a ride home (delivering the patient home on the way) when we were met by some amazing community kids. They came to talk to us, and we can tell you, they had so many questions and stories to share. It was such a heartwarming moment to connect with these young ones
According to the human animal bond research institute, childhood pets have been shown to provide physical and emotional support to children throughout their childhood, including after experiencing trauma,
At CAAT we fully support kids helping with and caring for pets! We have seen so many amazing examples of the bond between kids and their pets when we are at community projects.
Did you have a childhood pet?
Become a paw partner! 🐾
Your donations will go towards helping our team get into communities and provide much-needed care, such as spays & neuters and vaccinations for pets. 🐾
To donate or to learn more click the link below or in our bio. 🫶
Link: https://www.caat-canada.org/membership/donate/caat-monthly-donations-paw-partners/
Hey friends, it's time to reveal the answer to our "What's that Wednesday" picture! Did you guess it right? It is a beautiful picture of CAAT vet Nicole comforting a kitty during recovery! Stay tuned for more fun challenges next week!
Any idea what this might be??? Put your guesses in the comments below and see if you can crack the mystery of this picture first!
Another "behind the scenes" pic from our Yukon project last week.
It takes a lot to get to where we need to be! While heading to Old Crow, we took a "little road trip" on the Klondike highway from Pelly Crossing to Dawson City and let's just say, our car was covered in a LOT of Yukon dirt! Check it out! We couldn't resist leaving CAAT's mark (albiet temporary) on the fender!
Calico, Black, Tuxedo, Ginger, Chocolate, Smoke, Tortoiseshell, Seal Point, Blue, Flame Point, Silver, Brown Tabby.....
The options are endless!
We just HAVE to know, what is your favourite cat colour?!
✈️ Ready to make a difference without even leaving your seat? Help us soar to our points goals by donating your Aeroplan points! Every little bit helps us reach the animals that need us. . Click the link below to make a donation and read our success stories to see what a difference it makes! 🐈🐆🐾
It's What's That Wednesday's Answer.... This incredible painting of an Owl on the side of a building in Kuujjuaq seemed like the perfect place for a team picture!!!
It's What's That Wednesday! Can you guess what this picture is showing? It is a tough one, from one of our projects! Take a close look and leave your guess in the comments below. Let's see who can crack the mystery first! 🧐
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We are incredibly grateful and moved by the generosity of GBAQT for their donation to our cause. It warms our hearts to see like-minded individuals coming together to make a difference in the world. Thank you for your support! ❤️ #donation #heartwarminggesture #CAATCanada
Happy national mutt day! 🐾 #CAATcanada #pets #dogs #dogsofinstagram #woof #bc #britishcolumbia #canada
✈️ Ready to make a difference without even leaving your seat? Help us soar to our points goals by donating your Aeroplan points! Every little bit helps us reach the animals that need us. . Click the link below to make a donation and read our success stories to see what a difference it makes! 🐈🐆🐾 #DonateAeroplanPoints #GiveBack #MakeADifference #CAATCanada #loveanimals #howcanihelp
Shout out Saturday! Big shout out to all our Registered Veterinary Technologists /Technicians that join us at our community clinics. They fill a lot of roles with CAAT trips like administration/monitoring of anesthesia, placing (and removing) breathing tubes, recovering patients, and prepping patients for surgery. They also help the vets with exams, and help share knowledge with pet owners. All our volunteers are amazing! #caatcanada #shoutout #helppetsinneed #welovedogs #rvt #vettechlife
Hey CAAT friends! ✈️ Do you have extra Aeroplan points that you don't know what to do with? Are your points going to expire and you can't use them?? Why not donate them to a worthy cause and make an impact on an animal's life? We will be sending teams to northern BC in the fall and we need your help to get them there! Your donation can help get our volunteer teams to where they need to be. Let's spread love and positivity by giving back. Please share this post and let's make a difference together. Click the link to donate now: https://www.caat-canada.org/membership/aeroplan-campaign/ 🐶🐱 #DonateAeroplanPoints #CAATCanada #doglover #helpdogsinneed #helpcatsinneed #catlover #helpanimals #goodcauses #dogoodthings #aeroplandonation #donateyourpoints
Shout Out Saturday! A big shout to all our veterinarians that join us on community trips! We love working with new vets, experienced vets, and all the vets in between. Its amazing watching their exam and surgery skills shine and mentorship glow. Thanks, DVMs! #caatcanada #shoutout #helpanimalsinneed #welovedogs #veternarianlife
Shout Out Saturday! Big shout out to all our assistants on trips that help us help animals! Did you know that you do not have to be in the vet industry to assist on a trip? We have all sorts of tasks that need to be completed on a trip, and our assistants help us get things done well! From administration, helping our RVTs and DVMs, set up and clean up, helping recover animals from surgeries.. our assistants do it all! #caatcanada #thankyou #shoutout #helpanimalsinneed #welovedogs
Our supplies are already on their way! Our volunteer vet team has two more sleeps, then we head back to the Yukon. From flying, driving, and even more flying, we are determined to reach communities in Pelly Crossing and Old Crow with crucial veterinary services. Join us on this incredible journey as we work with some beautiful animals in these remote communities. Follow #CAATYukon2024 🐾 🌄 #SupportVeterinarianMission #dogoodthings #CAATCanada #CAATYukon2024 #lovedogs #lovecats
Big shoutout to Christina, Deb and Rose! Thank you for sacrificing your days off and working so hard to get us ready for our 2024 clinics! Thank you to Kim for making sure we keep our supplies stocked and equipment functioning! We sooooo appreciate your dedication to CAAT and our clinics, we couldn't do it without you! 🙌🏼👏🏼 #CAATCanada #dedicatedvolunteers #givingtime
CAAT is working with a wonderful community partner in Selkirk First Nation in Pelly Crossing in the Yukon. We will be heading back to Pelly in a couple of weeks so we wanted to share this fantastic video. This was filmed last year when we were in Pelly for the first time. It was made by a very talented local woman to showcase the collaborative effort made by the community and CAAT to bring veterinary services to the animals in need. This is an ongoing partnership, working toward local initiatives for animal management. If you want to watch us in our clinic work this year, follow #caatyukon2024 #CAATCanada #caatyukon2024 #spayneuter #accesstovetcare
On Earth Day, and every day, every action you take, big or small, has the power to create ripples of change in the world. 🌎💫 #CAATCanada #MakeADifference #ImpactfulChoices #earthday
Today is World Spay Day! 🐾 Spaying & neutering your pets is very important, not only to eliminate the chances of accidental litters but to decrease the number of animals in shelters. When you spay/neuter your pets you can increase your pet’s longevity! 🐾 Please consider spaying & neutering your cats and dogs if you have not already. 🫶 #worldspayday #dogneuter #dogspay #catneuter #catspay #catsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #cats #dogs #CAAT #CAATcanada #helpanimals #wecare #petcare #veterinarycare #woof #meow #canada
If you have points you can donate or if you share this so others who have points might share, please do. As we look ahead to our 2024 projects, we will need those points to get our team where they are most needed! https://ow.ly/HUu950QoTbh #aeroplandonation #DonateYourPoints #caatcanada #helpanimals #goodcauses #dogoodthings
... that is 530 pet owners able to access veterinary services through our CAAT clinics when there would have been no option before. YEAH! #caatcanada #helpanimals #goodcauses #dogoodthings #helpdogsinneed #helpcatsinneed
What's a CAAT Paw Partner? These fantastic supporters give monthly to CAAT's mission. As little as $25/month can provide a vaccine to protect an animal without access to that care! Register to be a CAAT Paw Partner today and make a difference all year! https://ow.ly/gTOl50QmFw6 #caatcanada #animalwelfare #helpanimals #animalcharity #goodcauses #dogoodthings #charitydonations
Our team made their first stop of 2023 in Bella Bella, BC, off the coast of Vancouver Island. The community was very welcoming, and our team was able to accomplish a lot thanks to the local organizational skills of Vennita and other local volunteers and our great CAAT volunteers! #caatcanada #helpdogsinneed #helpcatsinneed #goodcauses #2023lookback
All your generous donations in 2023 helped in so many ways!!! Snuggles are a bonus for the pets and us! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support of our work and your belief in our mission! 2024 HERE WE COME! #caatcanada #CAATCountdown #doglover #helpdogsinneed #puppylover #helpcatsinneed #catlover #cats #animalwelfare #helpanimals #animalcharity #goodcauses #dogoodthings
The gift of a spay or neuter surgery helps in so many ways: it helps the females stay healthier as less stress is put on their system, it helps reduce inter-male aggression, and it keeps the population down! It's a gift that keeps on giving! #caatcanada #CAATCountdown #helpcatsinneed #catlover #cats #animalwelfare #helpanimals #animalcharity #goodcauses #dogoodthings
Your donations helped us vaccinate hundreds of animals this year, just like this little one! #caatcanada #CAATCountdown #helpcatsinneed #catlover #cats #animalwelfare #helpanimals #animalcharity #goodcauses #dogoodthings
We can't do our work if we can't get to where we are needed. Those of you who generously donated your Aeroplan points. to CAAT in 2023, helped our volunteers provide the veterinary services needed! Thank you!! If you have Aeroplan points to donate, please send them to CAAT. We need to start saving for 2024! https://ow.ly/q3uP50QePJh #caatcanada #CAATCountdown #doglover #helpdogsinneed #puppylover #aeroplandonation #aeroplan #helpcatsinneed #catlover #cats #animalwelfare #helpanimals #animalcharity #goodcauses #dogoodthings
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The Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT) is a registered Canadian animal charity organization. There are many communities in Canada and internationally that simply do not have access to veterinary services, either due to location (remote communities) or financial or both.
90% of our work is with Canadian First Nation and Inuit communities wanting to make a change. For many, the solution to pet overpopulation and animal welfare concerns have been very limited. Re-homing animals out of communities, if they have a rehoming group they can work with, is a never ending cycle. Some communities don’t even have that option due to the remoteness of their location. They have to either resort to culling or have a large amount of animals with no resources to support them which leads to animal welfare concerns and pack aggression issues. Our goal is to bring the services to them and address the problem right at the source, the non-sterilized pets. We work with them to reduce the number of non-sterilized pets and work toward local, sustainable support.
