Some of us relate to and love animals. For me it’s also a needed break from dealing with those “pesky hoomans”. I won’t list the obvious here, the local aquarium, whale watching trips etc. Pick up a flyer at any tourist info booth. Many of the below are also working rescues, so be sure to check ahead on their current status before planning to go. And donations are always appreciated. These are the organizations I have volunteered with, adopted from or visited over the years:
Bunny Cafe
bunnycafe.ca
1696 Venables Street
Reservations recommended.
SPCA Adoptions
spca.bc.ca
1205 E 7th Ave
Worth a visit and support. Cats, dogs etc.
Maplewood Farms
maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
405 Seymour River Place, North Van.
Lots of Creatures!
O.W.L Raptor Rescue
owlrehab.org
3800-72nd Street, Unit 3, Delta
Falcons and Owls and other cool birds.
Tours by reservation only.
S.A.I.N.T.S. Rescue
saintsrescue.ca
10950 284th Street, Maple Ridge
Awesome place. Used to volunteer there.
Summer tours? Or by appointment.
RAPTS Cat Colony
raptsbc.com
3380 No 6 Rd, Richmond, BC
A sanctuary for cats. Ticketed.
VRRA Rabbit Rescue
vrra.org
For the bunnies. Tour status unknown but a great organization to support.
Cat Therapy and Rescue Society
catthreapyandrescue.com
These are the folks who found and rescued Gwyd after he had been attacked and was to be “put down”. Cannot thank them enough. My buddy.