Animal Sanctuary

• Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society reopens to public with new programs

  "We've got some really good programs in place this year because all of us are still thinking about COVID."

  Lifestyle

  May 7
  
• Vernon, B.C. sanctuary provides happy retirement to farm animals

  "It’s not only going to heal animals, it’s going to heal us in return."

  Lifestyle

  Feb 27
  
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• 2 boxes of kittens dropped off at Okanagan animal sanctuary

  Critteraid says it gladly took the kittens in, but asked that people contact them instead of silently dropping off pets on their doorstep.

  Canada

  Feb 16
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• Pig sanctuary moves from Kelowna to Peachland, B.C.

  Faith Affleck has dedicated more than five years of her life to giving surrendered pigs a home, and now she has moved them and herself from Kelowna to Peachland.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 28, 2021
• Animal rights group calls for independent health review of Edmonton’s Lucy the elephant

  Animal rights activists rallied outside Edmonton's Valley Zoo Sunday calling for keepers to allow an independent review of Lucy the elephant's health.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
• TikTok trend leads to increase in abandoned ducklings in Montreal

  Animal shelters in and around Montreal are seeing an increase in unwanted ducklings. The SPCA is attributing it to a social media trend on the popular platform Tik Tok.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2021
• Volunteers wanted: Okanagan pig sanctuary seeking help in case of wildfire evacuation

  After a recent evacuation alert, the Little Oink Bank Pig Sanctuary near Oliver is asking for help in the event another evacuation alert or order is issued.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2021
• Arion Therapeutic Farm leaves Kelowna, moves to Enderby

  "We want people to stay awhile, sharing land with the animals, enjoying their company and leaving here feeling inspired."

  Lifestyle

  May 15, 2021
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• Thinking of owning a pet pig? Beware of bad breeders, warn Okanagan owners

  If you're in the market for a pet pig, one Okanagan resident wants you to know one thing: "There is no such thing as a micro-mini pig."

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2021
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• Jane Goodall reverses stance, says Lucy the elephant should stay in Edmonton

  After an independent assessment by a vet, animal activist Jane Goodall has changed her mind about moving Lucy the elephant away from the Edmonton Valley Zoo.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021