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Okanagan Humane Society: ‘Raffle to Rescue Animals’

The Spring Raffle to Rescue Animals is here

  • Mar 27, 2023

 

Timbit is one of the 15 dogs seized from Clearwater earlier this year who has been adopted by Kassidy Lane in Vancouver. See an update on the dogs on page 5. (Kassidy Lane photo submitted)

Timbit, Sitka discover puppy-mode: Rehabilitating 15 Clearwater dogs seized by SPCA

Most of the dogs are doing well, 3 are up for adoption now, puppies already adopted

 

Donia Strand and Elizabeth Eckert made a presentation to the Regional District of North Okanagan board of directors about their concerns about off-leash and at-large dogs at on-leash parks Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (Black Press file photo)

Women present dog control concerns to North Okanagan directors

Donia Strand and Elizabeth Eckert have launched a petition calling for more dog control in on-leash parks

 

A dog was stabbed to death in Chase. (Black Press Media file photo)

Dog stabbed to death in Shuswap

A man was arrested after police discovered a dead dog in an apartment

A dog was stabbed to death in Chase. (Black Press Media file photo)
Crews unload a boat at the Oyama Fire Hall after rescuing a dog from the ice on Wood Lake. (Jordy Cunningham/ Capital News)

‘Oh deer’: Sadie the dog saved from Wood Lake

The dog was reportedly chasing a deer when it got stuck on the ice

Crews unload a boat at the Oyama Fire Hall after rescuing a dog from the ice on Wood Lake. (Jordy Cunningham/ Capital News)
A pouch containing crystalized methamphetamine and a homemade pipe are shown March 21, 2006. In December 2022, a dog was seized from its owner in Vancouver because of regular exposure to drugs, including crystal meth. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Dog left ‘woozy, coughing and vomiting’ from regular exposure to drugs at B.C. property

B.C. SPCA seized dog in December after 3 prior calls

A pouch containing crystalized methamphetamine and a homemade pipe are shown March 21, 2006. In December 2022, a dog was seized from its owner in Vancouver because of regular exposure to drugs, including crystal meth. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Sugar, a 2-year-old French bulldog, licks her mouth while waiting to be groomed during the Thailand International Dog Show in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, June 29, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kankanit Wiriyasajja

Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top US dog breed

Labrador retrievers bumped after 31-year run, new top dog wasn’t even in top 75 a quarter-century ago

Sugar, a 2-year-old French bulldog, licks her mouth while waiting to be groomed during the Thailand International Dog Show in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, June 29, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kankanit Wiriyasajja
Honey the Pomeranian showed off her outfit at a dog parade during SilverStar Mountain Resort’s Dog Day event Friday, March 10, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

PHOTOS: A doggone good time at Vernon’s SilverStar Mountain Resort

SilverStar’s Dog Day featured a weiner race, an obstacle course, a doggy dance-off and more

Honey the Pomeranian showed off her outfit at a dog parade during SilverStar Mountain Resort’s Dog Day event Friday, March 10, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Two Vernon women continue to call for the Regional District of North Okanagan to step up its presence for dog patrols at on-leash parks. (Jules Le Roux-Meyer photo)

Vernon women conduct own dog park patrol

Pair unhappy with what they claim is regional district’s lack of presence in on-leash parks

Two Vernon women continue to call for the Regional District of North Okanagan to step up its presence for dog patrols at on-leash parks. (Jules Le Roux-Meyer photo)
St. John Ambulance therapy dog Cooper spreading the love at a seniors’ residence in Kelowna. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs spreading joy in the Okanagan

Capital News joined labradoodle Cooper as he was hard at work at Vineyards Residence in Kelowna

  • Feb 27, 2023
St. John Ambulance therapy dog Cooper spreading the love at a seniors’ residence in Kelowna. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Police Service Dog Hawkes is retiring after seven years, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP announced Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (RCMP photo)

Nothing but dog-day afternoons for now-retired Vernon canine

Hawkes has helped track down many missing persons, evidence and wanted suspects

Police Service Dog Hawkes is retiring after seven years, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP announced Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (RCMP photo)
One year old Molly is being monitored at Fairfield Animal Hospital after drinking from a dog park water bowl. (File)

Kelowna woman warns dog owners after alleged poisoning at park

Bernadoodle pup Molly is being monitored at Fairfield Animal Hospital

  • Feb 21, 2023
One year old Molly is being monitored at Fairfield Animal Hospital after drinking from a dog park water bowl. (File)
(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

(Paws It Forward/Submitted)
Council had set aside $45,000 in the 2022 capital budget for dog park improvements. (Photo/Google)

Doggone good: New park for pooches approved for West Kelowna

Council approved the new park at Wildhorse Park at its Feb. 14 regular meeting

Council had set aside $45,000 in the 2022 capital budget for dog park improvements. (Photo/Google)
Pet Friendly Penticton founder Kona Sankey and another volunteer spent a windy Monday cleaning up the dog beach at Okanagan Lake during Acts of Kindness week in Penticton. (Submitted)

Pet Friendly Penticton cleans up dog beach during Real Acts of Caring Week

Another volunteer clean up is planned for Friday on Main Street and the KVR Trail

Pet Friendly Penticton founder Kona Sankey and another volunteer spent a windy Monday cleaning up the dog beach at Okanagan Lake during Acts of Kindness week in Penticton. (Submitted)
A Vernon group has launched a petition campaign asking the Regional District of North Okanagan to enhance its dog control presence at RDNO on-leash parks due to “many off-leash dogs in them and the safety concerns this represents.” (Black Press - file photo)

Vernon group barking for more dog control presence in parks

Petition asks regional district for more control because of too many off-leash dogs in on-leash parks

A Vernon group has launched a petition campaign asking the Regional District of North Okanagan to enhance its dog control presence at RDNO on-leash parks due to “many off-leash dogs in them and the safety concerns this represents.” (Black Press - file photo)
A B.C. judge ordered Jan. 27 that a Port Coquitlam dog be killed after it attacked two people. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)

Judge orders Port Coquitlam pit bull named ‘Kujo’ killed after 2 attacks

Animal control officers said Kujo’s owner was unwilling to control him

  • Feb 13, 2023
A B.C. judge ordered Jan. 27 that a Port Coquitlam dog be killed after it attacked two people. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)
Kathleen Higgins is the owner of Head and Heart Training, which received its AnimalKind accreditation from the BC SPCA in 2023. (Head and Heart Training/Special to The News)

Lower Mainland dog training company becomes BC SPCA-approved

Head and Heart Training is the 33rd business to be AnimalKind accreditated in B.C.

Kathleen Higgins is the owner of Head and Heart Training, which received its AnimalKind accreditation from the BC SPCA in 2023. (Head and Heart Training/Special to The News)
The Bullpen recently opened in Lake Country as a small breed doggy daycare. (Jordy Cunningham/the Calendar)

Cuteness overload at Lake Country’s new doggy daycare

The Bullpen is located at Turtle Bay Crossing

  • Feb 9, 2023
The Bullpen recently opened in Lake Country as a small breed doggy daycare. (Jordy Cunningham/the Calendar)
New mother Noelle and her seven puppies. (BC SPCA/Submitted)

Starving mother dog found chained up in cold gives birth to litter of puppies in Kelowna

The BC SPCA rescued a pregnant dog who has since given birth to 7 puppies

New mother Noelle and her seven puppies. (BC SPCA/Submitted)
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