Animal Rescue

• Intake of 200-plus cats, kittens will impact resources: BC SPCA

  “What we understand right now from the owner is that people started dumping ‘stray’ cats in his yard several years ago,” the BC SPCA said.

  Canada

  Mar 22
  
• Nova Scotia artist uses profits to rescue and transport animals

  David Johnson has been transporting animals from kill shelters and high-risk situations to foster homes full-time for the last year. He's been everywhere from B.C. to Newfoundland.

  Canada

  Jan 22
  
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• Cold weather prompts urgent call for Alberta animal foster homes

  With temperatures expected to plummet, the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society is putting out an urgent plea for people to open their homes to foster dogs and puppies.

  Canada

  Jan 8
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• Yamnuksa Wolfdog Sanctuary launches holiday campaign

  The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is the only non-profit of its kind in Canada. With need for services growing, the sanctuary has launched an ambitious fundraiser.

  Features

  Dec 18, 2023
• Rest of dogs removed from Airdrie animal rescue organization by city

  For the second time in as many weeks, an Airdrie dog rescue has been visited by authorities and animals have been seized.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023
• Alberta SPCA seizes animals from Airdrie animal rescue organization

  Alberta SPCA confirmed they visited a business in Airdrie along with Airdrie bylaw enforcement and Airdrie RCMP on Tuesday, where they seized a number of dogs.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
• Tortoise found wandering in Richmond named Frank the Tank finds new B.C. home

  Adoption requests came from as far away as New Zealand, but Frank the Tank, a 17-kg tortoise found wandering in a Richmond bok choy field last month, will be staying in B.C.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2023
• Dog leads family to missing cat that fell into 30-metre mineshaft

  Daisy the dog was zooming around in the trees near her Cornwall, U.K., home, trying to get her owner's attention.

  Trending

  Nov 9, 2023
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• Nomination puts a Manitoba dog rescue in the running for welfare award

  The Manitoba Underdogs Rescue will head down to Texas, hoping to secure thousands of dollars and an award for animal, wildlife, and mammal welfare.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2023
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• Increasing costs forcing families to surrender pets, B.C. rescue groups say

  Shelters and animal welfare organizations in B.C. say they are seeing a huge surge in the number of cats, dogs and other animals being given up for adoption.

  Economy

  Sep 7, 2023