Welcome to the next installment of Rescue Me in which we feature pets waiting for adoption at the Vancouver SPCA. Today we would like to introduce to a lovely cat named Cady. She is 5 year old tortoise shell and like most tortoise shell cats has a bit of ‘tortitude’ or so the lovely people at the Vancouver SPCA have found. Cady came to them as a stray on July 6th and has remained there since. Although the Vancouver SPCA found her ‘people’ they did not come to claim her :-(. So this lovely girl now patiently waits for the puuurfect home. The Vancouver SPCA thinks Cady is best suited for an adult only home without any other creatures where she can happily snuggle with you indoors. In the SPCA’s experience, the tortoise shell cats can be rather independent, moody and a little possessive of their humans. But Cady has shown that she easily bonds with people that she meets and enjoys giving gentle head butts. She is a quiet girl and is happy to hang out on her own when you go off to work. They expect she’s the kind of girl that will greet you at the door when you come home. If you think you could give Cady her forever home, or know someone that can, please contact the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch by telephone at 604-879-7721 or by email at vancouver@spca.bc.ca. Psst this lovely girl even has her own You Tube video that shows off her beautiful green eyes, take a peak. As always, we thank you in advance for sharing this information to help Cady find her forever home.
Rescue Me: Cady Looking For Her Forever Home
10 Sep
Rescue Me: Benny – Labrador Retriever Looking For His Forever Home
21 Jul
In our next installment of Rescue Me where we feature pets looking for adoption at the Vancouver SPCA, we introduce you to Benny. He is a wonderful 7 year old Labrador Retriever with a beautiful flaxen coat. Benny came to the Vancouver SPCA through a call to the cruelty line as neighbours had noticed he had been tethered on a back deck for weeks. They believe the guardian eventually returned to check on him and bring food and water. When it was apparent he had been abandoned, Vancouver SPCA officers brought Benny to the Vancouver Shelter. His friends at the Vancouver SPCA believe he was kept in the yard often, but not all the time as he is alert and very aware of people. Although initially nervous with staff, he has shown to be a smart and playful boy who loves his balls, toys and sticks. He knows several commands including sit, paw, high-five and sit pretty. His idea of heaven = belly rubs. Benny has shown to be a sweet boy, but will require a quieter adult only home with people that are savvy and experienced with dog behaviour. If you can provide a forever home for Benny, or know someone who can, the Vancouver SPCA would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact them by stopping by the Vancouver SPCA Shelter, 1205 East 7th Avenue, or by Telephone: 604.879.7721 or Email: vancouver@spca.bc.ca. As always, we thank you in advance for sharing this information to help Benny find his forever home.
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Pints For Paws July 24, 2014 Fundraiser for Vancouver SPCA
2 Jul
The BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter presents Pints for Paws on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Roxy Burger, 910 Granville Street. Although the event is out of East Van, it is to help raise funds for housing and medical needs for all animals at the Vancouver Shelter. 100% of the proceeds raised at this fundraiser go back to the Vancouver Shelter. Your $25 ticket gets you a burger and a beer (vegetarian, tuna and salmon available as well as gluten free options). You can purchase tickets in person at the Vancouver SPCA, 1205 East 7th Avenue, or by calling them at T: 604.709.4699 by email at Vancouver@spca.bc.ca. The event kicks off at 5:00 pm and goes till 10:00 pm.
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Rescue Me: Penni Looking For Her Forever Home
24 Jun
Welcome to our next installment of Rescue Me where we help spread the word of pets waiting to be adopted at the Vancouver SPCA. Today, we introduce you to darling Penni. She is a senior female Terrier Cross looking for her forever home. This lovely little girl has lots of love to give and is looking for human companions who are willing to shower this girl with some love. Penni loves going for walks and being outdoors and is friendly with other dogs. Thus, her friends at the Vancouver SPCA think she would be happy in a home with another canine friend. This girl is used to having someone at home, therefore would need a bit of time to adjust to being left alone. Penni does need someone with a schedule that will allow them to take her for frequent outings so she’ll learn to do her business outdoors, though she is pee-pad trained. Although Penni is a bit shy at first, she warms up quickly and is full of joy and will welcome you with her endlessly wagging tail followed by snuggles on your lap. This lovely little girl is waiting ever so patiently for someone to love, and a home to call her own. For more information or to meet Penni, please contact the Vancouver SPCA Shelter, 1205 East 7th Avenue, Telephone: 604.879.7721 or Emal: vancouver@spca.bc.ca. Penni is currently in foster care, but Vancouver SPCA staff will be happy to introduce you. As always, feel free to share this post with your friends to help Penni find her forever home.
UPDATE: Penni has found her forever home.
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Rescue Me: Tiger, Senior Cat, Looking For Forever Home
5 May
Hi, let me introduce myself. My name is Tiger. I am a 9 year old full figured female tabby. I am looking for a new forever home because my previous guardian passed away :-(. I am temporarily hanging out at the Vancouver SPCA Branch Shelter where they are trying to help me find a new home. I am an indoor cat that was used to living in an apartment with another kitty kat, so that’s the lifestyle I am accustomed to. I think I would be happiest in a quiet adult home. Sometimes loud noises make me a little uneasy so I don’t think being around small children is best for me. I am a VERY affectionate girl who loves to roll around to show my love. When staff and volunteers at the SPCA come into my room to hang out with me, I quickly run over to greet them with my big bright eyes and as soon as they sit down, their lap is mine! I love to curl into laps and sometimes do not give people the option to stop petting me. I am a very special girl with puursonality plus. OK so time to fess up, I might drool a little, but it’s a very loveable trait, promise. If you would like to meet me, stop by for a pet and snuggle. I’ll try to keep the drool to a minimum so I don’t scare you off. If you think you might have a forever home for me, or know someone who might, please contact the great people at the SPCA Vancouver Branch Shelter, 1205 East 7th Avenue. You can reach them by phone at T: (604) 879-7721 or by email at
vancouver@spca.bc.ca. Meow. Thank you.
UPDATE April 7th, 2014: Tiger has found her forever home.
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Rescue Me: Charlie & Friends at Vancouver SPCA Looking For Their Forever Homes
30 Jan
Hi, my name is Charlie. I am a 7 year old male cat. Some may say I’m a bit of a tomcat. I am a well behaved indoor kitty who was used to living in an apartment until my elderly owner became ill. Now my temporary home is the Vancouver SPCA. I am now looking for a new forever home. I am friendly with people, will purr like crazy if you scratch my cheeks. I must be honest though and tell you I am not used to being around lots of people, kids or dogs. After hanging out at the shelter for a bit, I have learnt I don’t really like other cats all that much, bit of an independent spirit I guess. I do enjoy playing with my toys and like to use my scratching post. Like most pets I do like a nice routine. I think I would be perfect company for an adult living alone. If you want to see me online, you can check me out on my video. Check out my beautiful green eyes, aren’t they lovely? Do you know someone who would like a handsome tomcat to hang out with?
While you are stopping by, can I introduce you to some of my shelter buddies? Like me, they are looking for a forever home. Meet my friends Clover & Marigold and Jasmine & Astrid. They are bonded pairs of young female rabbits that came from a home with way too many bunnies. They said there were 11 of them that came together, but now they are the only 4 remaining from the original group. They are looking for a cool forever home to hang out at. Do you know someone that could give them a home? They are such beautiful bunnies.
If you or someone you know could give me or my friends a home, the Vancouver SPCA would love to hear from you, heck we’d love to hear from you, but you have to come see us for that. You can reach the Vancouver SCPA by email at Vancouver@spca.b.ca or by phone or 604.879.7721, or stop by and see us at 1205 East 7th Avenue. Thanks! If you wish to share this on Twitter or Facebook with your friends, we won’t mind.
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Vancouver SPCA Fundraising Dinner at Graze Restaurant December 18th
16 Dec
You are invited to Graze Restaurant, 3980 Fraser Street, on Wednesday, December 18th for a fundraising dinner for the Vancouver Branch of the SPCA. If you are unfamiliar with Graze Restaurant, it is a vegan restaurant that provides locally and organically produced ingredients. The concept is to provide people of all eating preferences with dishes that are creative, nutritionally well-balanced and simply delicious.Whether you are a strict vegetarian who is starving for choice, a flexitarian who enjoys trying everything or an omnivore who simply wants a familiar and satiating meal, Graze was something for you. One thing they have that has made it onto Erin Ireland’s Must Try Five List is their Vegan Perogies. Erin says “Chef Karen McAthy’s piece de resistance is a yam and egglant perogy dish for $16 topped with crispy shallots and served with an intensely smoked coconut cheddar sauce, sour coconut cream and spicy tomato jam.” Not only does Graze Restaurant do great food and service, they are doing fundraising dinners for local charities where they donate 20% of the sales from your bill to a local charity. When you make your reservation for this Wednesday’s dinner, make sure to mention the SPCA and Graze will donate 20% to the Vancouver Branch to help shelter animals in need.
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Pet Pictures with Santa at the Vancouver SPCA December 1st
29 Nov
Come out and support the Vancouver SPCA this weekend by bringing your pet for a photo with Santa. The event will take place at the BC Vancouver SPCA Branch, 1205 East 7th Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For a $20 donation, you will receive a digital photograph with 100% of the proceeds going to support the animals in the Vancouver Shelter. While you are at the shelter, feel free to drop off an item from their Wish List. The Vancouver SPCA is always grateful to receive donations in kind of items they use often such as canned or dry cat & dog food, treats are also welcomed. They can also use Cherrios, Craisens and Shreddies for the small animals which they love. Gently used bedding and towels are always needed as are toys to keep animals from getting bored or frustrated. Every donation counts no matter how small. If you wish to see the other items the Vancouver SPCA is grateful to receive, visit their website at Vancouver SPCA.
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Friends of the SPCA Christmas Sale: Saturday November 30th
27 Nov
You are invited to the annual Friends of the SPCA Christmas Sale this Saturday, November 30th. The event will take place at the Army, Navy & Air Force Veteran’s Club, 3917 Main Street. You can expect to find many handmade items, collectibles, homemade baking and great gifts for Christmas. They will also be having a draw for some beautiful gift baskets as well as a 50/50 draw. All proceeds benefit the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch. Things kick off at 10:00 a.m. and go till 3:00 p.m. Come out and support this great event!
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BC SPCA’s Barktoberfest Raises $4,608.25
12 Oct
The Vancouver SPCA is pleased to announce that the recent fundraiser Barktoberfest held on October 3rd at Ceili’s Irish Pub raised $4,608.25! This was a fundraiser for both the Vancouver and Burnaby SPCA shelters. Charlotte Ellice, the SPCA’s Vancouver Branch Manager, is pleased to report that over 100 people attended and fun was had by all. The Vancouver SPCA sends heartfelt thanks to all those that participated in this event with a special shout out to their sponsors Arts Automotive and Aqua Paws Canine Water Wellness. Your support goes a long ways to meeting the needs of those that can’t speak for themselves. We thank you.
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