Cowichan Valley and District

Special Events

PLANNED EVENTS FOR 2008

  • May 1 - Start of our Raffle (Draw date July 1 - $1000.00 1st prize / $500.00 2nd prize)
  • May 17 - Dog Wash # 1 (Buckerfield's parking lot)
  • May 24 - Garage Sale (held at the shelter - lots of treasures)
  • June 14 - Dog Wash #2 (Buckerfield's parking lot)
  • July 19 - Dog Wash #3 (Buckerfield's parking lot)
  • Aug 23 - Cobble Hill Fair (check out our booth)
  • Aug 24 - Paws For A Cause Dog Walk (Lots of fun! Lots to buy!)
  • Aug 31 - SPCA Calendar deadline (make your pet famous for only $30.00)
  • Oct 25 - Haunted House (Join us for a howling good time at Buckerfield's)
  • Nov - Christmas Chaos - check out website for dates or call shelter - (handmade items needed - call Chris for info 743-3073)
  • Dec - Pet Photo's with Santa! - check our website for dates or call shelter - (Lots of fun at SharKare)

    VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! It's fun! It's for a good cause! You get to meet caring people who keep our shelter going!

  • So who wants to win some cash???

    The Duncan SPCA will have raffle tickets going on sale in the next couple of days for our first fundraiser of the year! This time the prize is money! (We have checked with the gaming rules, and minors are also allowed to purchase tickets.)

    Tickets = $2.00 each

    Draw = July 1st

    Prize = 1st = $1000

    2nd= $500 All cold hard cash!!!!

    ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
    Saturday May 24th at the SPCA!

    Please bring your gently used items to the shelter. Proceeds will help cover medical bills and shelter expenses for all our critters. We will be celebrating Be Kind To Animals Month with an adoption clinic, games tables, BBQ and lots of fun!

    Paws For A Cause
    Sunday August 24th

    Registration starts June 1st. Get your teams ready!

    COWICHAN AND DISTRICT BCSPCA 'PAWS FOR A CAUSE' WALK-A-THON!
    DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
    LOCATION: BRIGHT ANGEL PARK, KOKSILAH ROAD
    TIME: REGISTRATION - 9:00 am
    WALK BEGINS - 9:45 am
    Your choice of 2km or 5km walk.
    Contact Cowichan & District BC SPCA at (250) 746-4646 or Dawn at (250) 246-6589 (cell)

    Come out and join us for fun and activities at beautiful Bright Angel Park August 24th, 2008, and…
  • Meet our Official Shelter Ambassador of Good Will - "Holly"! and our "Paws for a Cause" mascot - "Winston Chamberlain Boiy"
  • "Animal Connect" exhibition! Animal Training and Behaviour Specialist.
  • Free 'Doggy' bags for the first 100 participants!
  • Good Morning refreshments & afternoon BBQ!
  • Activities!
  • PRIZES! One girl and boy will win a new bicycle for top pledges. Prizes for top Teams!Enter to win draw prizes!
  • "Paws for a Cause" merchandise for sale!
  • Pet Photos with Santa! (Get a head start for Christmas!)
  • "ANIMAL CONNECT"
    With Gary Jackson and Cowichan & District's 'Paws for a Cause' Mascot - "Winston Chamberlain Boiy"

    "Sandi, Holly and Winston Chamberlain Boiy"
    Come out and meet 'Winston Chamberlain Boiy' and handler Gary Jackson! Learn some tips on training and understanding behaviour of animals!
    - Photo courtesy of Allie Jackson.

    Make Your Best Friend Famous!

    Submit your favorite pet's photo for our 2009 Calendar and help raise funds for our branch. See what dates are available by clicking: Calendar!
    REMEMBER: You are reserving space in the 2009 calendar.

    Reserve your date by contacting: Chris Pratt 250-743-3073 (Cobble Hill) You may also send in your pictures to the Duncan SPCA. Payment can be made by credit card 746-4646. We will not hold dates without payment!

    Available Picture Sizes:

    • Small - 365 spots available - $30.00
    • Pet Of The Month - 12 spots available - $150.00
    • Business Banner - 12 spots available - $150.00
    • Front Cover - One Only!!! - $500.00
    • Extra calendars can be purchased for $10.00 each. They make great Christmas gifts!

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    Photos will be returned. Attach label to back of photo with your name address phone number & pet's name.

    List your choice of three preferred dates.

    You may e-mail and send digital photos to spcacalendar@shaw.ca

    Payment must be received before your date will be reserved.

    All proceeds from sales go to help abandoned, abused and injured animals at the BC SPCA.

    COWICHAN VALLEY S.P.C.A.
    7550 Bell McKinnon Road
    Duncan, B.C. V9L 6B1
    Phone (250) 746-4646
    duncanspca@shaw.ca

    We are open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM
    Saturday from NOON to 4 PM
    Closed On Sundays
    We are closed statutory holidays.
    Dog walkers and kitty cuddlers are always needed!
    We are part of the B.C. S.P.C.A.


    Learn details about becoming a part or full time volunteer

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