Pets & People

(Paws It Forward/Submitted)

Breeders contributing to surge in surrendered pups: Kelowna rescue speaks out

Paws It Forward is hosting a puppy meet and greet Feb. 18, from 10a.m.-2p.m. at Tail Blazers Kelowna

 

A Kelowna woman is cloning her cat Bear after he was killed at only five years old (Kris Stewart/ Facebook)

Kelowna woman to soon receive kittens cloned after her beloved late cat

A Kelowna woman is replicating her beloved cat Bear

 

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Kitty cat cafe hopes to have Kelowna cuddling up with a coffee

A kickstarter for the cat cafe Catelowna is now online

 

(Black Press Media Creative)

Does your pet actually like wearing a Halloween costume?

“If they duck to get away, keep their tail low or ears…

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(Black Press Media Creative)

Dogs do weird things, but why?

Dogs certainly do strange things, but they have their reasons! Like us…

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In mid-April, Miracle came into the care of Shuswap Paws Rescue Society volunteer Siobhan Rich. When found, the rescued dog was gaunt and weighed about 26 lbs. (Contributed)

‘Worst condition I’ve ever seen:’ dog rescued in the Shuswap given the name ‘Miracle’

Shuswap Paws Rescue Society volunteer encourages donations for ongoing efforts

In mid-April, Miracle came into the care of Shuswap Paws Rescue Society volunteer Siobhan Rich. When found, the rescued dog was gaunt and weighed about 26 lbs. (Contributed)
Dr. Adrian Walton with Basil the ball python. (Special to The News)

Lower Mainland vet has big snakes that need homes

Boa constrictor and ball python will be up for adoption through Maple Ridge veterinary office

Dr. Adrian Walton with Basil the ball python. (Special to The News)
Kitty, an eight-year-old Argentinian tegu lizard that belongs to a Vernon family, was safely found after being missing in the Tillicum-Foothills region for nearly two weeks. (Facebook photo)

Missing Okanagan lizard found safely

Kitty, an Argentinian tegu lizard, parked himself in a Vernon garage after escaping his enclosure nearly two weeks ago

Kitty, an eight-year-old Argentinian tegu lizard that belongs to a Vernon family, was safely found after being missing in the Tillicum-Foothills region for nearly two weeks. (Facebook photo)
Kong, whose handsome face was shared in a Friday, April 1, post on the BC SPCA Facebook page, is up for adoption at the Nanaimo branch. (BC SPCA/Facebook image)

Pandemic increases demand for furry companionship in Shuswap, across province

BC SPCA can receive up to 100 applications for the same animal

Kong, whose handsome face was shared in a Friday, April 1, post on the BC SPCA Facebook page, is up for adoption at the Nanaimo branch. (BC SPCA/Facebook image)
Kong, whose handsome face was shared in a Friday, April 1, post on the BC SPCA Facebook page, is up for adoption at the Nanaimo branch. (BC SPCA/Facebook image)

Pandemic increases demand for furry companionship in Shuswap, across province

BC SPCA can receive up to 100 applications for the same animal

Kong, whose handsome face was shared in a Friday, April 1, post on the BC SPCA Facebook page, is up for adoption at the Nanaimo branch. (BC SPCA/Facebook image)
An emu was spotted out near Hidden Lake Sunday, but the owner was found. (Christina Robinson photo)

Emu fails to practice social distancing in Enderby

Curious creature found on the backroad came right up to ATVers

An emu was spotted out near Hidden Lake Sunday, but the owner was found. (Christina Robinson photo)
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