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)

Cloned kitty cats coming to Kelowna

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

 

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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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Dogs do weird things, but why?

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

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Miracle has been recovering in the care of Shuswap Paws Rescue Society volunteer Siobhan Rich and is coming up for adoption. (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

Miracle has been recovering in the care of Shuswap Paws Rescue Society volunteer Siobhan Rich and is coming up for adoption. (Contributed)
This tiny terrier won in her first show ever (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Pups putting their best paw forward at Kelowna weekend dog show

The Kelowna Kennel Club is hosting the event from May 20-23 at the Parkinson Rec. center

This tiny terrier won in her first show ever (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
A kitten getting a ride through the treat isle (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Pets are doing the shopping at Kelowna’s newest pet store

Homes Alive Pets is open on Harvey Ave.

A kitten getting a ride through the treat isle (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
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 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 Vernon lizard found safely

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

Kitty, an eight year old 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)
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)