Cash has had his surgery and is doing very well in a foster home. Despite our efforts to keep him quiet, Cash is full of energy and wants to get back out there and start running and playing again. The next step in Cash's recovery is for him to begin water therapy. He will begin a post-operative swim program at the end of May at K9 Fit Fur Fun (www.k9fitfurfun.com.) This will allow him to slowly increase his activity level and build up his strength so he can get back to just being a puppy. We're hopeful that after only a few swim sessions, that Cash will be ready for adoption.

Shaw Pet and Equine Hospitals (SPH) is sponsoring a veterinary medical mission to provide free vaccinations, deworming and general health exams to pets of homeless and low income families in Greater Victoria. SPH recognizes the importance of the human/animal bond and hope to make a positive contribution to the community through providing basic veterinary care.

VPAS has recently taken in a large number of bunnies. We are looking for donations of large cages (like the one pictured) for our bunnies while they are in foster homes. If you have a large, indoor rabbit cage that you'd like to donate please contact us.

VPAS has several young bunnies looking for foster care. Please click here for a list of bunnies waiting for foster homes.

Click here to read a proposal that was submitted to UVic, by a local veterinarian, outlining how the rabbit population may be controlled humanely (no killing necessary!)

To voice your opinion regarding the UVic rabbit slaughter, contact email roslyncassells@yahoo.ca. Roslyn Cassells is a BC-based social justice activist and Canada's first elected Green party member. She is an ardent animal and human rights activist, and writes, teaches and campaigns for positive social, economic and ecological change everywhere.

The first three bunnies in our group of 10 are now ready for adoption. They have been spayed/neutered, and are now 3 months old. Click here for the list of our adoptable bunnies.

Our volunteers will be attending two separate events this weekend. PetSmart's Adoption Fair and Citizen Canine's Everybody & Their Dog Walk are both happening this coming weekend and VPAS will be at both events, along with our adoptable dog Sophia (pictured above - bio to be found on the dog page.) We hope to see you there!

Update April 26th/10: Cash has recently had the surgery he needed to repair his broken leg and he is on the mend. He is up and walking around (although very gingerly) and is doing his best to suck everyone in for tummy rubs. Although Cash's surgery has been done, we are still working hard to collect donations and raise funds to help with Cash's medical bills. The cost of the surgery, as well as the follow-up vet visits and rehab that Cash will need will be very significant.

Update April 28th/10: VPAS would like to say a huge thank you to the volunteer who spent nearly 4 hours sorting bottles today, and who was kind enough to offer to take them back to the depot for us this weekend. We have almost $200 worth of bottles that will be put towards Cash's medical bills.

The adoption application process is one of the most important events of an animal's time with us. It is a decision making process in which a volunteer takes the time to thoroughly discuss the prospect of adoption with potential adopters to determine the best pet for their household. It is a decision that affects the rest of an animal's life and our job is to ensure we find the best home possible for each pet in our care. If you are passionate about helping great animals find fabulous homes, processing adoption applications might be a good position for you.

Victoria Pet Adoption Society will be taking part in the giant Dean Park Estates garage sale on Saturday, April 17th. 100% of the funds raised at this garage sale (from our table) will be used to provide medical care for the pets in our rescue and adoption programs. The garage sale starts at 9am and will be winding down around 3pm. If you have any items that you'd like to donate please contact us at victoriapets@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

VPAS is getting more requests than ever to help find homes for senior and special-needs cats. Unfortunately, it often takes these pets several months to find homes and they sometimes require special care. It is important that these pets find foster homes where they can get the care that they need and where they can be comfortable until they are adopted. For more information, or to download our foster home questionnaire, please visit our Foster A Pet page.

HowToFindaPuppy.com is hosting its first annual Animal Rescue Fair and Adoption Event on June 6th/10 and you're invited. Join VPAS and many of the island's animal rescue groups for a fun day of meet-n-greet; raffles/auctions; guest speakers; a bottle drive; a BBQ and bake sale; an adoption fair, and more! Go to www.howtofindapuppy.com for more info.

When: June 6th/10 10am-5pm
Where: Saanich Fairgrounds, RCMP Barn
This is a free event, admission is by donation!

This is a meet & greet only - applications for adoption are welcome at that time.

The first litter of kittens of 2010 has arrived! These kittens have been in foster care since January and are now ready for adoption. It wont take long for them to find great homes so if you've been looking for a kitten hurry to our adoption centre to visit with them before they're all adopted.

Update March 14/10: All of these kittens have now found forever homes!

See Muffinhead's New YouTube video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE6orCaLOfw&feature=youtube_gdata