-We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves-

The SPCA in Kelowna offers the following services and programs: - pick up of deceased animals, if requested, especially in the case of seniors - pets for adoption - tours of the facility upon request - volunteer opportunities for anyone who enjoys working with animals, but find they are not able to have a pet of their own - they include: shelter dog walking and cat grooming - Short orientation course required. For information call SPCA
3785 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8R3
861-7722
2088 Dartmouth Road, Penticton, BC V2A 4C2
493-0136
4800 Haney Road, PO Box 250 Stn. Main, Vernon, BC V1T 6M2
545-8070
5850 Auto Road, SE, PO Box 883 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N9
832-7376
1211-8th Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 2Y3
376-7722
www.spca.bc.ca



BC VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Our mission is to serve our members; by promoting their professional image, by providing a forum for addressing issues of importance to the profession, by offering continuing education and counsel to the members, and by protecting their interests and rights. The Association acts as the authorized voice for veterinarians in British Columbia. - Our Association acts to protect and serve animals and animal custodians by evaluating the competency of veterinarians and the quality of facilities and by enforcing the Veterinarians Act and Bylaws which govern the licensing and conduct of our members.
115-1200 W 73 Avenue, Vancouver, BC V60 6G5
Toll Free 1-800-463-5399

CRITTERAID
- A non-profit organization comprised of a network of people interested in providing a sanctuary for abused or abandoned animals. Animals taken in by the sanctuary will receive all necessary veterinary attention before being available for adoption. Adoptions are closely monitored until the animal has become totally comfortable within its new home. Organization is funded entirely by donations and fund-raising events.
RR4 S100 C1 Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
494-5057

OKANAGAN HUMANE SOCIETY
- mandate is to achieve zero euthanasia in healthy, adoptable animals by assisting people who need monetary help in spaying & neutering pets. - 100% volunteer members
President: Louvain Schon 548-9293

PARROT ISLAND
- a sanctuary for parrots
- dedicated to the rescue of abandoned and abused exotic birds
5090 MacKinnon Road, Peachland, BC V0H 1X0
767-9030 www.parrotisland.net

PETS AND PEOPLE SOCIETY
A group of volunteers who, with their pets, visit nursing homes, care facilities and hospitals. Members and their pets must be tested before entering the program. To apply for membership or to arrange for a visit to a facility call
Marjorie Rutherford, Kelowna
860-2572