Kojo's Letter

My name is Kojo and I am a dog who desperately needs your help. I have been searching for my family for just over 3 years now. Extreme circumstances now call for extreme measures and I am reaching out to the public to help me.


I am told that my family probably has children, maybe another dog, but no cats. They are any size, shape or age. I don’t really know what they look like, because technically, I haven’t met them yet.

I began my search for my family at the Moncton SPCA about 3 years ago. They never came to find me, so I tried my luck at the Bathurst SPCA. While I was in Bathurst, someone mentioned that they thought my family might be looking for me at the Oromocto SPCA, so I found a ride and travelled here. The girls here at the shelter told me when I arrived here that my family would definitely find me now. And each day, they say “Maybe today is the day. Maybe today they will find you.” Everyone is constantly keeping an eye out for my family. And every day, I make sure that my fur is beautiful and brushed, my area is clean and tidy, and that I greet everyone who comes to visit. And I wait.

It’s not my family’s fault. They just don’t know where to look for me. Maybe they have been into the shelter and I missed seeing them and they missed seeing me. Maybe they haven’t come into the shelter yet, but every place they go, they peek around the corner, expecting to see me. I like to imagine them watching tv at night, looking over on the spot where I should be; going out for walks, wishing I was there to share the crisp fall mornings, and knowing that on a bad day at work or school, they are looking for that cuddle that only I can give them!

Sp please, dear Reader, if you happen to see my family, let them know I am here. Let them know that once we meet, I will be the best dog that they have ever had. I know they’re out there, looking for me. Just as much as I am looking for them.

Patiently waiting,

Kojo.

Spring is Coming!

Have you heard? Spring is coming this weekend! Warm weather, sunny skies...just what we've all been waiting for! So get your shoes on and get into your local shelter, and pet some cats! Give some treats! Ok, ok, maybe even walk a few dogs! No matter who you decide to spend time with this weekend...don't forget those of us waiting patiently in shelters for someone special like YOU to come and adopt...or cuddle...or just visit.

We'll be here...will you?

~Bugsy~

Safe At Last

On Thursday, January 12th, 2012...the NBSPCA seized another 45 dogs from neglect and abuse. 26 of those dogs have come into the care of our shelter. It was difficult to make space for everyone. But as usual, our volunteers, staff and foster parents showed the love and committment that they have for these little souls who need us so much.

Zola, a little pomeranian mix, was pregnant when she came to us. Just how pregnant, we weren't really sure. Until 2 days after she found comfort and safety with her new foster family...when she gave birth to 4 little girls and 1 little boy.

Zola is one of the lucky ones. She has a second chance. A chance to learn what the feel of grass under her feet feels like. How sweet a warm cuddle can be. The joy of treats and kisses and having her belly rubbed by people who love her. Her babies will never know what the inside of a cage looks like. And they will never have years of sadness and despair like their mom.

Please help others like Zola, and Suzabelle, and Betty and Janis....report puppy mills. It might not make a difference in your life...but it will make ALL the difference in theirs.

The A-Team!

Last month, the NBSPCA seized almost 200 dogs in 2 seperate incidents. That's ALOT of dogs!! And even though, I'm a cat and I think that dogs are inferior...I would never ever want them to suffer. So I am so grateful to the NBSPCA inspectors and our team of volunteers from the Oromocto SPCA who gave many many hours of their time to help vaccinate, deworm, process and make all 189 of these canines comfortable. Our shelter alone took in over 70 of these wonderful souls. And I'm happy to report that they are all doing well!!

Take a look at the faces in these pictures...those are the faces of some of the most caring, amazing people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. We are lucky that the A-Team is our team!!

~Mrs. McCave~

Hope Comes in Many Forms

First things first...I need to introduce myself. My name is Mrs. McCave. You can call me Mrs. McCave. I am the new office cat. A little while ago, Agatha was adopted and I sneaked my way into the new position. I'm pretty good at it but I'm still learning. One thing I've managed to figure out perfectly is how to get little pieces of the girls' lunch. The rest will follow.

Secondly, I want to tell you all about something pretty amazing that happened recently. Some wonderful people who are part of The Meeting Place Church got together and decided to raise some money for us after we had a theft here in the summertime. Many Many people stepped up to help us after that theft, and we are SO grateful. What made this particular donation so special was that these amazing people, are homeless. Homeless people looking out for homeless animals. It touched us to our core.

So to return the kindness, the staff at the shelter decided to surprise these amazing men and women. They took pizza and pop and ice cream and spent the evening talking and getting to know these angels. There were tears and laughter and so many Thank You's.

But honestly...we took away so much more from this experience than just the monetary part of it. These angels gave us back our hope. Sometimes, hope comes in funny ways...sometimes in a used jar of honey garlic sauce filled with change.

~Mrs. McCave~

Wordless Wednesday

InBred Cat. :)

Wordless Wednesday

DOG-GONE IT!

Did you know that when you adopt a dog...you save 2 lives? The life of the dog you have adopted, and the life of another dog who is waiting. It's a win/win situation....for you, for the dog, and for us...because we get to help more orphans who need us.

We have alot of dogs here right now. WAY too many. Of course, as a cat, I think one is too many. So I've decided to overthrow the staff and drop the adoption fees to only $75. Maybe that will help get some of these dogs out of here. I'll just have to keep an eye on the girls...they're bound to just fill the place up again with more dogs. My work here is truly never done....

~Agatha~

6 More Days...

Only 6 more days to our new fundraiser...Barkitecture! The decorative doghouses have been coming in and are ready to be auctioned off on Saturday.

We hope that you will drop into the shelter on Saturday at 1pm to take part and help us raise money for the homeless dogs and cats. Cause even though it's called "Bark"itecture...us cats will benefit too!

~Agatha~

July Success!

We had a wonderful July this year! It was busy as usual, with 59 cats and kittens finding their way to the shelter in need of care and attention and a second chance. And because of our campaign to get as many adult cats and kittens into new homes during that month...I am proud to say that 61 of them were adopted by new, loving homes!!
We are so excited and proud! Now on to August...
The work never stops...the door rarely closes...and our hearts never shut down. There are still so many that need homes...
Maybe August will be my lucky month. :)
~Agatha~

Summer Heat + Dogs in Vehicles = Tragedy

The summer heat has finally arrived. I love summer....lounging in the window, basking in the sun, the cool breeze of the air conditioner....but the reality is that every single year...dogs die because they are left in vehicles in the hot sun.

Many people just don't realize how quickly the temperature can rise in a very short time inside a car. It's extremely dangerous...and more often than not...deadly.

If you see a dog in a car during the summer, even if the windows are rolled down a little, the situation can turn drastic in just a few minutes. Please do not walk away...monitor the situation and if the dog is in distress...please call your local shelter or police station. It literally could mean the difference between life and death.

This website has terrific information. Pass it on. The life you help save is worth it.

http://www.mydogiscool.com/

~Agatha~

Milo-A Success Story

For 6 months, Milo lived at our shelter, waiting for the right family to come and fall in love with him. The staff and volunteers already loved him....we knew how incredible he was...and now...a whole family knows too!! Milo was adopted last week after spending almost 10 months in a shelter environment...4 months at the Saint John Animal Rescue League before coming to us.

We are so excited and proud and grateful all at the same time. Excited that Milo has graduated to a family of his own...proud that we had a part in helping him become the wonderful canine that he is today and grateful to his new family who were able to see exactly what we all saw...a dog with so much love to give to the people he loves!

It's moments like these that keep us all doing what we do...loving our job, caring for the animals who come to us, and knowing that we're making a difference.

Thank you to everyone who volunteers, donates, and adopts...because of you...dogs like Milo have happy endings too.

~Agatha~

Wordless Wednesday

Good Manners=Good Dogs

We've been running classes for several years now for dogs. We like to call them Manners Classes. It makes sense that if your dog has good manners, they're a better part of your community and your family. (Cats don't have this problem...we're always good mannered).

To date...we've helped hundreds and hundreds of families teach their dogs how to be good citizens. And now...we want to make it even easier...we want to make sure that all dogs have a chance to attend class. So we've come up with a plan...

From now on...all dogs adopted from the Oromocto and Area SPCA and the Fredericton SPCA will be eligible to take the classes for only $50! We want to make sure that these special dogs have every opportunity to become special members of their new family.

Sometimes, it's about being proactive instead of reactive.

~Agatha~

Silly Boy Dog!

It was a beautiful warm day at the shelter today. So the dogs decided to have a little swim...well...Milo sort of hogged the pond! Now you see why cats don't like water!
~Agatha~

Gunner and His Ears

This is Gunner. He's a shepherd mix who has been living with us for a couple of months now. He came to us with raging infections in both of his ears. His "people" obviously didn't take him to a veterinarian to get him help. So we did.

With the help of our Yelp for Help Fund, we were able to have both of Gunner's ears operated on. That was a month ago...and now...he's feeling much better. Well enough that he has started to play with the other dogs here at the shelter.

We are so happy that we were able to help him. Now we just have one thing left to do...and that's to find him a home with people who will love him as much as we do.

Sometimes, I find it truly amazing that animals like Gunner, loving, sweet, and forgiving, find themselves with no home too call their own. Even me.

I wish we could talk so that we could tell all of the people here at the shelter how much we appreciate them. I hope that they know.

To all shelters and their staff and volunteers...thank you! Even though we don't have words to say it...you are appreciated!

~Agatha~

3 More Days...

There are whiskers up to the ceiling,

There are whiskers all over the floor,

So if you should get that feeling

To adopt a cat or more...

Please come to the shelter to visit,

There are kitties that wait for you there,

With dreams of a home and a person to love,

One who will show them they care.

~Lisa.M~

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month is Coming.....

It's coming....only 5 more days....stay tuned for kitty cat fun....

~Agatha~

A Great Day!

Every day is a good day when animals find a new home. But some days...are GREAT days! Days like today...when one of our long-time, senior residents finds a home.

Tracker, our senior german shepherd, was adopted today and is on his way to his new home in PEI. His new family understands that he needs a retirement home. That he has tons of love to give but just needed the right people to give it to. We think he found that.

Thank you to his new family who was willing to take a chance on an elderly dog. We hope that you love him as much as we do.

~The Staff~

Feline Friday

Awww............................these cute kittens are currently in foster care growing bigger and healthier until they are ready to find homes of their own. Kitten season is officially here.....

~Agatha~