Rescue Organizations you Can Foster With 1AtATime Rescue A group of rescuers who have come together for the purpose of saving the lives of animals in life and death situations. Many of these animals come from over-crowded, high-kill/gassing facilities in the USA. 604.622.3250 | www.1atatimerescue.petfinder.com Animal Advocates Society Animal rescue, especially chained, abused, neglected dogs. Advocating against all animal cruelty, including puppy mills, feral cats, and farm animals. animaladvocates@telus.net |www.animaladvocates.com Big Heart Rescue A volunteer-driven organization that rescues and finds adoptive homes for abandoned, abused, neglected or homeless dogs and cats in Greater Vancouver, Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, the Lower Mainland and the Central Coast areas of British Columbia BC Canada. 604.583.3647 | spiritsmission@shaw.ca BCSPCA British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for the animals of the world. 604.681.7271 or 1-800-665-1868 | www.bcspca.bc.ca City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter A municipally run no-kill for adoptable animals shelter. 604-933-7387 | www.petfinder.com/shelters/BC93 Cross Our Paws RESCUE A small group of dedicated volunteers who love animals and have joined together to help rescue, provide medical care, rehabilitate and rehome abused, abandoned, homeless animals. www.crossourpawsrescue.com |crossourpaws@yahoo.ca District of North Vancouver Animal Welfare Shelter A government funded facility, which provides a temporary home for animals until a responsible life long home is found. 604-990-3711 | paws@dnv.org Dogwood Sporting Dog Rescue Pointers, Griffons, Vizslas, Weimaraners, Retrievers & Seniors 604-926-1842 |dogwoodrescue@shaw.ca Furever After Small Dog Rescue A group of dedicated volunteers whose focus is to help small breed dogs who find themselves homeless. www.fureverafter.net | fureverafter@hotmail.com Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) A registered charity that operates two shelters in the City of Richmond, British Columbia. 604-275-2036 | raps.shelter@telus.net Royal City Humane Society New Westminster, BC A no-kill shelter for animals in need. 604.524.6447| www.rchs.bc.ca S.A.R.A. Society (Save Animals through Rescue and Adoption) A non-profit organization, completely run by dedicated volunteers. S.A.R.A. Society is a no-kill shelter located in Surrey, British Columbia. 604.580.8254 | www.sarasociety.com SAINTS - Senior Animals In Need Today Society An end-of-life sanctuary for senior and special needs animals that have nowhere else to go. www.saintsrescue.ca | adopt@saintsrescue.ca Whistler Animals Galore Society: WAG WAG is the safety net for lost, abandoned, and harmed animals in the region. From Whistler to Lillooet, WAG offers hope to all animals in need. 604-935-8364 | www.whistlerwag.com Small Animal Rescue Society of BC (SARS BC) Small Animal Rescue works to provide a safe haven for small animals in need while promoting responsible pet guardianship through education, advocacy, and spay/neuter initiatives. www.smallanimalrescue.org | info@smallanimalrescue.org Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue (VOKRA) a no-kill, non-profit, registered charity dedicated to the rescue of cats in the Lower Mainland. 604-731-2913 | www.orphankittenrescue.com Meow-Aid Shelter for Cats A small, grass roots, not for profit organization committed to easing the suffering of homeless cats. For 20 years Meow-Aid has been helping homeless cats by sheltering them until a good home can be found, and by promoting the practice of spaying and neutering. 604-733-7013. | www.meowaid.org
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