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SPCA encouraging animal adoptions |
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Written by MYRISSA KRENZLER
Citizen staff
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Monday, 19 May 2008 |
Shyla, a two-year-old doberman, is available for adoption at the North Cariboo SPCA. (Citizen photo by By Brent Braaten)
The two-year-old Dobermann was recently surrendered to the B.C. SPCA North Cariboo District branch and needs a new home.
Shyla is just one of many animals in Prince George looking for a loving companion to take them home.
The B.C. SPCA is working to increase the number of pet adoptions throughout the province. And the North Cariboo District branch located in Prince George is doing its part by participating in the first ever "Fetch a Friend" campaign.
The "Fetch a Friend" adoption challenge was created to help promote awareness about the B.C. SPCA and to ask people to consider them when looking for a new pet.
When Shyla arrived at the shelter she was afraid of everyone, said Ann Gough, manager of the branch. "Someone had used her as a puppy machine," she said.
Since she's been in the care of the staff and volunteers at the SPCA, she's doing much better. "She's made great strides," Gough said.
The Fetch a Friend campaign is a provincewide challenge that asks all B.C. SPCA branches to increase their adoption percentages. Two $2,500 prizes will be given to two branches that increase their adoption totals by the highest percentage over their May 2007 totals.
According to the B.C. SPCA website, the North Cariboo District branch has found homes for 37 pets so far this month. Its total for May 2007 was 45. Gough said the branch is aiming for 55 adoptions for the month.
The branch isn't planning any major events for the challenge, but they will be holding an open house on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.
The North Cariboo District Branch, serves pets in McBride, Valemount, Bear Lake, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Ft. St. James and McLeod Lake.
The Fetch a Friend challenge runs until May 30. Prizes will be awarded at the B.C. SPCA's annual general meeting on May 31.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 19 May 2008 )
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I would love to see the PG Citizen continue to take an active role in participating in this important endeavour and in providing additional education regarding issues that may not be well understood or known in our community (Back Yard Breeding, Puppy Mills, How to select an ethical breeder, Proper care an responsibility of companion animals, etc). Such topics and discussion are much needed in northern BC!