Quite the opposite actually! While some cat owners will argue depriving a cat of outdoor freedom decreases its’ quality of life, the reality is vastly different. There are many dangers posed to cats that are allowed to wander at will. Cats can be hit by cars causing devastating  or fatal injuries, diseases and unwanted pregnancy are also concerns for the… [Read the full article…]

This is the time of year when many pet owners hit the road — or sky or rails — for their summer holidays. It seems that when Fluffy and Rover don’t fit with summer plans, too often they end up in our shelter. We want to help owners find alternatives, whether it be bringing pets along… [Read the full article…]

We here at the SPCA would like to send out a huge thank you to Tara  McKay. She is a certified pet groomer and owns Kutz N Kisses Pet grooming. We have had her down here at the shelter on a number of occasions and she graciously donates her time to making our animals look… [Read the full article…]

Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body’s temperature in a safe range. Animals do not have efficient cooling systems like humans who sweat and get overheated easily. A dog with moderate heatstroke can recover within an hour if given prompt first aid and veterinary care. Severe heatstroke  can be deadly and immediate… [Read the full article…]

This season is what most know as spring/ early summer but it is known to us at the Swift Current SPCA as “kitten season”. It’s the time of the year we get calls upon calls of people wanting us to take in pregnant or nursing Moms and their litters of kittens. The more common call, however, is… [Read the full article…]