Dogs

A three-year-old Australian shepherd-border collie cross was shot twice on a North Okanagan man’s property Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Police have not been able to track down the culprit. (GoFundMe photo)

North Okanagan dog recovering after being shot twice, found in ‘pool of blood’

Three-year-old dog had a bullet shatter in his hip bone, while another bullet pierced his lung

 

A Salmon Arm resident would like to see a small breed off-leash dog park in the city. (Photo contributed)

Resident urges Salmon Arm council to create a dog park for small breeds

‘Our small dogs are missing out on much needed socialization and exercise’

 

Loki’s and Lucky’s has teamed up to host the first Barking Lot Party in Loki’s parking lot Sunday, June 4. (Image)

Penticton restaurant hosts first-ever Barking Lot Party

Loki’s Garage is inviting everyone and their dog on Sunday, June 4

 

Kaleena Hammond (with Shay, from left), and Ashley Curwen, with Jovie, are grateful to the B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs and Vernon Lions Club for the four-legged additions to their families. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Vernon families guide dogs into their lives

Parents with special needs children given autism service dogs by Lions Club, provincial body

Kaleena Hammond (with Shay, from left), and Ashley Curwen, with Jovie, are grateful to the B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs and Vernon Lions Club for the four-legged additions to their families. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Animals can suffer brain damage, kidney or liver failure if in extreme heat. (Black Press file photo)

Hot pets not cool: Warm weather warning for Okanagan pet owners

Animals are best being at home where they feel safe and have access to shade, water and food

Animals can suffer brain damage, kidney or liver failure if in extreme heat. (Black Press file photo)
Registrants are encouraged to dress up your dog, in an effort to win prizes. (Contributed)

Pooch Parade barking its way to Vernon beaches

Funds will go towards Paddlewheel Hall’s non-profit charity

Registrants are encouraged to dress up your dog, in an effort to win prizes. (Contributed)
An estimated 1,400 dogs entered the annual Kelowna Kennel Club Dog Show over the 2023 May long weekend. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

A round of a-paws at the annual Kelowna Kennel Club Dog Show

Dogs of all shapes and sizes competed over the May long weekend

  • May 23, 2023
An estimated 1,400 dogs entered the annual Kelowna Kennel Club Dog Show over the 2023 May long weekend. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Astro, a large labradoodle, was swept away in Vernon Creek at the Marshall Field dog park May 18, along with his owner, but survived but are warning others about the safety of the park. (Jessica Pechet photo)

Woman and dog swept away by Vernon Creek

Pair are OK, but warning others of dangers

Astro, a large labradoodle, was swept away in Vernon Creek at the Marshall Field dog park May 18, along with his owner, but survived but are warning others about the safety of the park. (Jessica Pechet photo)
A feral cat wanders near a house in Port Alberni. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Okanagan Humane Society: Hundreds of unknown cat colonies

A feral cat is a cat that has never had a home with a human

  • May 17, 2023
A feral cat wanders near a house in Port Alberni. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
This image provided by Guinness World Records shows Bobi. Guinness World Records says the world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday. Bobi’s owner says a party was held Saturday, May 13, 2023 for the purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog. (Guinness World Records via AP)

World’s oldest dog celebrates 31st birthday, according to Guinness World Records

Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in Portugal

This image provided by Guinness World Records shows Bobi. Guinness World Records says the world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday. Bobi’s owner says a party was held Saturday, May 13, 2023 for the purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog. (Guinness World Records via AP)
Melissa Pearce and her daughter Abigail pose with their dog Millie and 10 of the 16 puppies she birthed in Mission six weeks ago. Six puppies have already been adopted. /Dillon White Photo

Sweet 16: B.C. dog gives birth to huge litter of puppies

The Mission puppies are six weeks old and a Bernese Mountain and Old English Sheepdog mix

Melissa Pearce and her daughter Abigail pose with their dog Millie and 10 of the 16 puppies she birthed in Mission six weeks ago. Six puppies have already been adopted. /Dillon White Photo
Owner-handler Debbie Develin shows Tips, an otterhound, in breed competition during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)

For these hounds and humans, dog show a competition for couples

‘We cheer each other on and then see how it goes’

Owner-handler Debbie Develin shows Tips, an otterhound, in breed competition during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
(Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Puppies aplenty at Vernon Community Arts Centre

Paws it Forward was at the Arts Centre Saturday with puppies that are up for adoption

(Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Jerry, a pug bred and owned by Carole Walker of Summerland, will be in New York at a prestigious dog show in early May. (Contributed)

Summerland dog heading to New York show

Pug will be entered at the Westminster Dog Show

Jerry, a pug bred and owned by Carole Walker of Summerland, will be in New York at a prestigious dog show in early May. (Contributed)
Jerry, a pug bred and owned by Carole Walker of Summerland, will be in New York at a prestigious dog show in early May. (Contributed)

Summerland dog heading to New York show

Pug will be entered at the Westminster Dog Show

Jerry, a pug bred and owned by Carole Walker of Summerland, will be in New York at a prestigious dog show in early May. (Contributed)
A dog found severely matted and in pain on a Sorrento property received some needed TLC from a local groomer, Donna Meads, who is now interested in adopting the pup. (Amy Berry photo)

Severely matted and in pain, dog found wandering Shuswap given new ‘leash’ on life

A Rover Makeover grooming, community support helping neglected dog find new family

A dog found severely matted and in pain on a Sorrento property received some needed TLC from a local groomer, Donna Meads, who is now interested in adopting the pup. (Amy Berry photo)
Noelle now loves hikes and getting dirty. (BC SPCA/ Submitted)

Pregnant dog chained up in freezing Kelowna basement now enjoys morning snuggles

Noelle gave birth to 7 puppies after being rescued and now enjoys hikes and peanut butter Kongs

Noelle now loves hikes and getting dirty. (BC SPCA/ Submitted)
Paws it Forward will have some of its dogs up for adoption available at the Vernon Community Arts Centre April 29. (Paws it Forward photo)

Dogs needing homes fill Vernon arts centre

Paws It Forward featured at Raining Cats and Dogs exhibit

Paws it Forward will have some of its dogs up for adoption available at the Vernon Community Arts Centre April 29. (Paws it Forward photo)
Tito before his eye was removed. (Brenda Milcetic photo)

Dog loses eye, surrendered and Okanagan community pitches in

Tito finds love from Vernon vet, Kelowna family and friend

Tito before his eye was removed. (Brenda Milcetic photo)
Doja was underweight because of the blockage. (OHS)

Okanagan Humane Society helps puppy on verge of death after swallowing toy

OHS estimates the total bill for Doja’s care to be in excess of $5,000

  • Apr 7, 2023
Doja was underweight because of the blockage. (OHS)