Pets & People

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People-pets sleepover at Surrey ‘Shelter Slumber Pawty’ collects $18K and counting

Surrey Animal Resource Centre event was the first in Canada

 

Proposed amendments to the Family Law Act promise to help answer questions about who gets to keep a pet during divorce proceedings. (Black Press Media file photo)

New B.C. legislation looks to clarify pet custody during divorce

Attorney General Niki Sharma tabled proposed changes to Family Law Act Monday (March 27)

 

Two of furry creatures at Surrey Animal Resource Centre, the city’s shelter. (Submitted photos)

‘Slumber Pawty’ at Surrey shelter sees fundraisers eat, sleep, play with animals for 24 hours

The international sleepover event is in Canada for the first time, March 25-26

 

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

A Kelowna woman is cloning her cat Bear after he was killed at only five years old (Kris Stewart/ Facebook)
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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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Courtney Abraham with her dog Riddick at the temporary “bark park” off-leash area in Newton, at 68 Avenue and 134 Street. Some dog owners in the area are upset that the facility has moved from 135 Street and 70A Avenue, where Newton Community Centre will be built. (Photo: Tom Zillich)

Newton ‘bark park’ move has some dog owners howling about city’s temporary fix at Unwin Park

‘The other dog park was great,’ one dog owner says. ‘I won’t use this park’

Courtney Abraham with her dog Riddick at the temporary “bark park” off-leash area in Newton, at 68 Avenue and 134 Street. Some dog owners in the area are upset that the facility has moved from 135 Street and 70A Avenue, where Newton Community Centre will be built. (Photo: Tom Zillich)
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 earns Miracle name

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)
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Animal-focused ‘Pets & Pickers’ TV series features Surrey woman who runs RAPS thrift stores

The animal hospital’s low-cost veterinary care is funded by the sale of donated items

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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)
More than 250 pets are up for adoption in Surrey, as part of a ‘National Adoption Weekend.’ (Photo: Pixabay)

More than 250 pets up for adoption in Surrey this weekend

PetSmart Charities of Canada are hosting a National Adoption Weekend program

More than 250 pets are up for adoption in Surrey, as part of a ‘National Adoption Weekend.’ (Photo: Pixabay)