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We are in desperate need of donations to help with this little guy. We thought we had found the owner as they reached out to the vet and were supposed to go to the office and confirm it was him and were told he needed surgery. They arranged to meet then never showed. He has surgery scheduled for tomorrow and will be neutered at the same time vaccinated and microchipped. We need to raise $2300.00 to cover his surgery. Anyone wishing to donate to help please etransfer to wildlife@citytel.net or directly to pacific coast vet onto his vet bill. You can also donate down below via credit card. This young boy deserves a second chance.
The talented students at St. Anthony's School recently organized an inspiring Entrepreneur Fair, showcasing their creativity, business acumen, and philanthropic spirit. The event not only provided an opportunity for young minds to showcase their entrepreneurial skills but also allowed them to make a meaningful contribution to society. The students, brimming with pride, successfully raised funds and decided to donate a portion of their profits to a local charity.
With hearts full of compassion, the students proudly presented a donation of $224.50 to the Kitimat Humane Society. This generous contribution will assist the organization in continuing its vital work, ensuring the well-being and happiness of countless animals in the community. The students' decision to support the Kitimat Humane Society exemplifies their understanding of the importance of giving back to the community and helping those who are in need.
The Kitimat Humane Society expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the students' remarkable initiative. The funds received will enable the organization to provide essential veterinary care, shelter, and adoption services to animals in distress, thereby making a positive impact on the lives of these precious creatures.
The Kitimat Humane Society is thrilled to announce that it has received a generous donation of $140 from the Grade 6 classes of Kildala School. The donation was made as a result of an inspiring initiative undertaken by the students during their recent Entrepreneur Fair.
The Entrepreneur Fair, organized by the Grade 6 classes, provided an opportunity for the students to showcase their creativity and business acumen. The fair featured a wide array of handmade crafts, including bracelets, necklaces, rocks, dog treats, dog toys, and other various crafts. The students poured their hearts and souls into creating these unique items, and their hard work paid off.
Maryann, the shelter manager of the Kitimat Humane Society, and Devin, the Humane Society president, were invited to the school to receive a cheque. Accompanied by Winnie the 6 month old shepherd rottie cross, they received a warm welcome from the enthusiastic students. Maryann and Devin graciously accepted the students' generous donation and expressed their heartfelt appreciation for their compassion and dedication.
In addition to presenting the donation, Maryann and Devin took the time to answer questions from the students about the humane society's mission, their work in caring for animals, and the importance of responsible pet ownership. The interaction between the students and the representatives of the Kitimat Humane Society was educational, inspiring, and left a lasting impact on all involved.
"We are immensely grateful to the Grade 6 classes of Kildala School for their remarkable efforts in organizing the Entrepreneur Fair and their incredible donation to the Kitimat Humane Society," said Maryann. "Their dedication and compassion are truly commendable, and their contribution will directly support our ongoing efforts to provide a safe and loving environment for animals in need."
Devin, the Humane Society president, added, "The students' initiative not only raised vital funds but also created awareness about the welfare of animals within our community. Their commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our furry friends is truly inspiring."
The Kitimat Humane Society extends its deepest gratitude to the Grade 6 classes of Kildala School, their teachers, and all those who supported the Entrepreneur Fair. This generous donation will have a profound impact on the welfare and well-being of animals in the community.
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Division 2 at Kildala School in Kitimat presented the Kitimat Community Humane Society a cheque for $566 after they raised over $1000 in their Dime Drive. The funds were split between the Kitimat Food bank and the Kitimat Community Humane Society. These funds will be going towards helping the animals with food and supply costs as well as vetting. The Kitimat Humane Society would like to thank Division 2 for their hard work in raising these funds.
I have been working with Animals in a shelter setting since 1996 first as the assistant Manager and Dog Control Officer for the BCSPCA and later to become a Special Constable and Manager of the Kitimat Branch until April of 2005 then became the Manager of The Kitimat Community Humane Society. I have always loved animals and vowed to change the lives of animals in the North West
I have been working with Animals in a shelter setting since 1996 first as the assistant Manager and Dog Control Officer for the BCSPCA and later to become a Special Constable and Manager of the Kitimat Branch until April of 2005 then became the Manager of The Kitimat Community Humane Society. I have always loved animals and vowed to change the lives of animals in the North West
I can tell you 21 years later we are making small dents in how animals are treated but none the less we are getting there one community at a time. We have tougher adoption policies and application processes than ever before and should be this way.
Too many get pets because its for their kids but never consider the whole responsibility it comes with, vetting, good food, socialization and most important being a part of the family like you would any human family member. Next thing that happens the pet becomes isolated or turned loose in a back yard with no human interaction or worse yet abused and neglected.
If we are lucky the owner will surrender that pet to the shelter or a local rescue, but many do not.
I have seen plenty of things with this life job that is burned in my memory. There was a time when I first started working at the BCSPCA they euthanized regularly and usually for space, and in our little shelter it was euthanasia day every Friday.
I struggled with this and would take pets home until I could find just the right owner as I knew that if we gave them enough time that most could be placed.
I remember placing pending adoption signs on their kennels just to save an animal and give it a little more time. I cried many tears and wanted to quit on many occasions but when I would look at the many beings that just wanted a home and a family of their own, I would sit with them cry my tears and vow to never give up on them. For those that were extremely sick and at that time little money was spent on medical it was always the easy way out by euthanizing them.
Everyone kept telling me we can’t save them all and trust me I know full well I can’t save them all, but I sure can give my all and save them one at a time. In the summer of 2005 I was called to a remote community as they wanted me to remove this big collie/rotti cross named chief as they felt he was a danger to their community.
Kids kicked at him he had rocks thrown at him and all he wanted to do was to greet them. When I went to his owner’s house which you could see they loved him, and he was being blamed and removed from the community when the dog that was identical to him was living next door and showed a lot of aggression.
Chiefs owners did not want to risk Chief being put down because of mistaken identity so agreed to let me take him. Chief was very timid and scared, and I could only imagine what was going through his head being loaded into a kennel in the back of my truck and being taken from his home.
When we arrived at the shelter, I set him up in the one large dog run that we had out of 6. He was scared and would try to back away from everyone. On the 2nd night there he found a way through the wiring in the back-dog run that was starting to separate from the concrete and he squeezed through and escaped.
For 4 days we had sightings called into us, but we never were lucky enough to find him until on the 5th day I received a call from a District worker that there was a big black and brown dog laying on its back enjoying the sun in front of the Chinese restaurant down the street from us. I headed out the door immediately and there he was in all his glory sound asleep on his back basking in the sun.
I slowly approached him and gently put the leash around his neck and started petting him. He was so tired and enjoying his pets then all sudden opened his eyes and seen me and then he realized he had been caught.
After bringing him back to the shelter I knew he couldn’t go back to the kennel he escaped from and needed more reassurance and to know he was safe with us, so he stayed with me and then slept in the front office. It wasn’t long, and Chief started greeting everyone that came into the shelter and loved going for walks with our volunteers. Then one day we had a very sweet kind lady that just loved Chief and wanted to adopt him. She was perfect. We helped him into her car and sad to see him go and I stood their crying like a baby but tears of happiness because this boy was going to have a home of his own. Well the next day I pull up to the shelter at 7:30 am and thought I was seeing things and there was Chief laying down by the shelters front door waiting for me to let him back in. I was shocked I called his adopter who was beside her self as she had been out looking for him and couldn’t find him anywhere, I told her he was sitting in front of the shelter this morning when I arrived.
Once again, we loaded him up and off, he went then again that night I received a call at home from his owner that Chief had escaped once again. I went looking right away around his area in Nechako and no sign of him. I drove everywhere now worried something had happened to him. I decided to head to the shelter and who I do I spot going over the bridge walking along the side of the road, but Chief. I pulled over and called him and he came running over like I was his long-lost friend. I called his owner immediately she came down and he looked at her happy to see her but stayed close to me.
The owner said I think this is his home. Please love him and make him yours. She cried a few tears and he licked her face and then she left. From that day forward Chief became our shelter mascot. Chief had been an amazing addition to our shelter and we loved him so much. He was the happy door greeter but also my consoler when things would go wrong. Lots of times I would just sit with him on his blanket and cuddle him, but I will never forget that horrible day when we received 2 litters of puppies and they came in with that deadly virus parvo. I was instructed the best thing to do would be to put the whole litter down. My heart was in my throat and I wanted to be sick. I shut the shelter down that afternoon to deal with inevitable the toughest thing I ever had to do. One at a time I put them down through tears god knows how I could even see. After I was finished and washed up, I was still bawling. Chief came over sat pressed against my legs and pressed his head into my hands. I sat down beside him he licked at my tears then rested his head in my lap consoling me. This dog helped me in so many ways and was my push to make changes for animals no matter where they were. Chief has been gone for four years now but his memory is forever burned in my heart and I will always think of him and feel his gentle nudging that I will get through this as well and to please keep on fighting. Well Chief I think you would be proud of me I am still fighting and still hanging in fighting for all the animals one animal at a time. I know you walk beside me, and you are always watching over everyone here at the shelter, but If I could have one wish It would be to have you here beside me and your head on my lap. I love and miss you Chief. Maryann
A vaccination is a treatment to produce immunity against a specific disease. It is a biological preparation that often contains an agent that is similar to the disease causing organism that is weakened or killed its toxins or one of its surface proteins. By introducing these to the body, the body will know how to create the proper antibodies to combat the disease and become immune.
Like in the Human world, there are many communicable diseases in the animal world. That’s why it is important to have your pets vaccinated.
Vaccinations have helped save the lives of millions of pets across the world. Vaccinating your pet doesn’t just save the life of your pet, but helps saves the lives of other animals who may be too young to be vaccinated, or cannot be vaccinated. This Diagram below shows how vaccinations can help
In this first diagram, it shows how a completely unvaccinated group can easily spread a disease to others.
In this second diagram it shows that when a large percentage of the animals are vaccinated, it helps protect those who are not vaccinated.
There are many diseases that vaccinations can help prevent. In dogs, you should get them vaccinated for:
All animals that are adopted from the Kitimat Community Humane Society will have already had their vaccinations, but be sure to check their medical record to confirm.
In summary Vaccinations help keep our pets healthy. Immunization can help eradicate certain diseases and prevent them from resurfacing, but only works if everyone is on board. If you have any questions about vaccinations or the health of your pet, you should contact your preferred vet.
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