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Summerland animal rescue seeking helping hands for cat sanctuary

If you happen to love cleaning and don't mind a cuteness overload everywhere to distract you, the Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland might...

Summerland rescue asks for donations to help dog get surgery after leg left to heal wrong

An injured dog that was found by a local is now in the hands of the Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland and his foster family to finally get the...

Summerland rescue celebrates successful behavioural program work in rehabilitating scared, hostile cats

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is putting another win in the books after helping a scared, aggressive cat learn to trust people again....

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland looking for home for a sweet, shy cat

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has a two year old black cat with a friendly demeanor looking for a home. Lori Huot-Stewart, president...

Summerland rescue on the hunt for a forever home for a loving German shepherd

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is looking for a home for two-and-a-half year old Cooper. The German shepherd loves kids and is friendly...

Local kids raise money for Summerland animal rescue by starting their own business

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is giving a big thank you to a group of Grade 5 kids who spent the last year raising money for them....

Summerland Rescue offers program to help match fosters with people transitioning into assisted living

To make sure seniors still have a connection with their pets if they have to move into assisted living, one Summerland rescue runs a special project...

Summerland rescue 'happy to take responsibility' for pregnant cats to allow for a warm, safe birth

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has already taken in five pregnant mama cats, with kitten season just beginning. Lori Huot-Stewart,...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland seeking helping hands for spring clean up

If you don't mind a little bit of spring cleaning out on the farm, the Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is looking for some helping...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland searching for early bird morning people to help feed their cats and kittens

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is in need of more helping hands in their cat house. Lori Huot-Stewart, president of Critteraid, said...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary Valentine's Day event with Penticton's Highway 97 Brewing raises $4k

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has sent out a huge thank you to the community after their 'For the Love of Critters' event raised...

Summerland rescue searching for forever home for a loyal and loving German shepherd

If you're looking for a pup to play any type of ball with, a Summerland animal rescue has the German shepherd for you. Critteraid Animal Sanctuary...

Local, lovely options for Valentine's month in Penticton

"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year...

Summerland rescue fundraising for animal care through Valentine's Day Event with Highway 97 Brewing

An upcoming event hosted by Penticton's Highway 97 brewing is a perfect Valentine's date for all animal lovers. The Critteraid Animals...

Summerland rescue hoping to get all of their adoptable cats and kitties into homes

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is working on fulfilling their New Year's resolution to get every single one of their cats and kittens...

Summerland rescue pleas for more fosters with massive influx in pet surrender requests

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is in desperate need of fosters after seeing a huge uptick in surrender requests come in. Critteraid...

Summerland rescue hosting Valentine's Day Event with Highway 97 Brewing

The Critteraid Animals Sanctuary in Summerland is hosting a Valentine's Day Event that will have you feeling all warm and fuzzy. For the Love of...

Summerland rescue still has puppies looking for their forever home

After a group of eight Pit bull mix puppies were brought into the Critteraid Animal Sanctuary's care, three pups are still available to choose...

Penticton Feedway Foundation distributes $150k to community thanks to generous donations

Penticton's Feedway Foundation has distributed $150,800 in donations to a variety of community groups. The organization held the Business Gives...

Summerland animal rescue celebrate birthday of 1100 pound rescue piggy

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is celebrating one of the largest members of their rescue family, an 1,100 pound rescue pig. Mr Banks first...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary hosting soiree to fundraise for rescue animals

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary has the solution to January blues — an evening of entertainment and fundraising for our furry friends. On Jan. 13,...

Summerland animal rescue sees more calls for help than ever before throughout 2023

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland received more calls for help throughout 2023 than ever before, trying to help out as many animals in...

Summerland animal rescue extends Christmas well wishes and a thank you community

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is thanking their volunteers for their help this year and extending well wishes for the holiday season....

South Okanagan-Similkameen 100 Women and 100 Men Who Care have contributed over $300,000 to local charities

Members of the 100 Women and 100 Men Who Care made a significant impact in the South Okanagan Similkameen region this year, contributed over $300,000...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has seven week old Pit bull mix puppies up for adoption

There are eight sweet Pit bull mix puppies running around their foster home thanks to Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland taking them into their...

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland needs donations for their year-round bottle drive

If you're looking for a good place to donate those empties, the Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland will take them from you any day of the...

Summerland rescue hoping to find blind puppy the perfect home by Christmas

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is trying to find a home for a six-month-old puppy that has been blind from birth. Special needs pup...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland hosting special adoption event

Get ready to meet your new furry best friend with a Summerland animal rescue hosting a special adoption event for all the sweet kittens and cats in...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland looking for a patient home to help traumatized cat

A Summerland rescue is hoping to find a home for cat that will need time to adjust at her own pace, after having a rough start to life. Lori...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has 10 month old male 'fancy pants' kitten to adopt

An animal rescue in Summerland has a kind, gentle and attentive kitten whose all ready to settle into his forever home. Lori Huot-Stewart, president...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary pleading for owners to neuter their males cats in hopes of stopping another tough winter

"You may be the one to save a litter from being born to just die in the snow." After an incredibly difficult winter last year full of...

Summerland rescue caring for cat with a broken pelvis after being kicked

Summerland's Critteraid Animal Sanctuary is in need of support to help pay for medical bills for a cat suffering from a broken pelvis after being...

Dozens of costumed dachshunds come out for Penticton's first annual Hallo-weenie Parade

The Penticton Dachshund Lovers hosted a special event on Saturday, leading the first annual Hallo-weenie Parade. Wiener dogs and their owners donned...

Charitable business event in Penticton returns after pandemic hiatus

JCI and the Okanagan Humane Society are teaming up with the Feedway Foundation to bring back a charity fundraiser with a longstanding local history....

Summerland rescue searching for patient home after picking up a pup never shown much love

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has been caring for a six-year-old Chihuahua Corgi cross pup left unclaimed at the dog control....

Critteraid Charity Shoppe in Summerland seeking volunteer to help test out electronics

The Critteraid Charity Shoppe in Summerland is in need of someone handy with testing out electronics and small appliances. Over 50 per cent of the...

Summerland rescue has a 'feisty and fun' cat looking for a male owner

Feisty female seeks patient male. To be clear - this is a "feisty and fun" cat looking for a male owner, after being cared for by the...

'Filled with unwanted cats': South Okanagan rescues scrambling for help with more than 100 cats left to suffer

Over a hundred cats were found in heartbreaking conditions and rescued by Penticton Animal Control, the SPCA and Critteraid Animal Sanctuary on...

Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland asking for sponsorships to keep their cows "happy and healthy."

A Summerland rescue is reaching out to the community hoping for help caring for their group of cows. Lori Huot-Stewart, president of Critteraid...

Voyager RV has donated $88K to charities, has four months to hit $100K

Voyager RV Centre is on pace to shatter its fundraising target this year. The Lake Country RV dealership has already donated more than $88,000 to...