Our first dog rescue!
We rescued our first dog today! This is Levon. He came into a high-kill shelter as a stray. He’s badly matted, has horrible teeth, he’s mostly blind, his ears are impacted, and he has a heart murmur…but despite all that, he is such a sweetheart! Once we got him out of that kennel, his tail didn’t stop wagging! Levon is currently at the vet where he’ll get all the care he needs. We’ll keep you updated on how he’s doing. (Levon’s vet bills will be very high, so please head over… read more >>
Another Iggy update
Here’s a recent photo of Iggy…still healing from his skin issues, but doing so much better than he was when we first rescued him. Iggy’s foster family has done an amazing job helping him with his recovery!
Apologies
For those of you who purchased our Pet+Pose 2012 calendar, this is the awesome photo you’ll be seeing for the month. We want to apologize to Christine (the lovely lady in the photo) for the error in the title. Christine’s dog’s name is Summer…not Spencer. We’re not sure where along the way the mistake happened, but we wanted to clarify. So…everyone enjoy your April with Christine and Summer!
Minou update
An interesting development! Turns out Minou wasn’t pregnant! Our vets are chalking it up to a ‘false pregnancy’ which sometimes happens to cats and dogs. She sure fooled quite a few people with her big belly when we rescued her! Minou is scheduled to be spayed next week and will be available for adoption shortly after. Silly Minou!
Iggy Update
Here’s a short video update on Iggy. His ear tips have fallen off, and he’s still having some issues with his skin… But he is gaining weight and he is in good spirits, as you can see in the video. Thank you to everyone who donated to his care! We wouldn’t have been able to help Iggy without you!
NEWS
We rescued Iggy today. Poor guy is severely underweight and his ear tips are breaking off from frostbite damage. He’s currently at the vet and will be placed in a foster home to start his long recovery. Head over to our donation page to donate to Iggy’s care…
Remembering Tanner
“Tanner was a wonderful dog and integral part of our family. Over the last few years we have made many happy memories with our little man and we will always cherish our time with him.” – Shauna and Mavreen Tanner was the sweetest boy on the west coast. A little shy at first, it didn’t take long for him to completely charm whoever he happened to be meeting. He stole many hearts along the way. With a troubled start, Tanner was one of the lucky ones and was rescued by animal lovers Shauna and Mavreen. Thanks to them he got… read more >>
Remembering Jake
“Sweet Jake…At my side for sixteen years. My constant companion through it all. A fast friend to everyone you met…Human and otherwise. Sleep well my little man. There will never be another dog like you, and my heart will never be the same…” – Lisa Winn Jake was true friend for many years to our good friend and Ladybird co-founder Lisa Winn. Her love for animals shone brightly when Jake was by her side and by her side did he stay. Through thick and thin, Jake was a loyal companion. He traveled from east to west coast along the Trans Canada… read more >>
Remembering Marta
Marta, the gentle giant, could not have been a better friend to Ali. Large in stature and sweet in demeanor, this Great Dane was a girl who always stuck close by the side of her companion. And the two, side by side, were an unforgettable pair. Ali, sadly had to say goodbye to her best friend this year and it wasn’t an easy thing to do. Life goes on, but the little (or big, in this case) paw prints of our beloved furry friends are deeply imprinted on the path behind us. RIP Marta May. A donation was made by… read more >>
Stella, Pickles, Perry and Parker
Status: Adoptable soon Age: Mom – Stella ( 4 years); Kittens – Pickles, Perry and Parker (1 month) Arrival Date: December 15th, 2011 Species: Cats Gender: Female adult and three male kittens Likes: Purring, cuddling, hopping around, exploring… Dislikes: None as of yet Notes: Rescued from Hamilton Animal Control this family of cats came to us in rough shape. All four of them had upper respiratory virus, and Stella (mom) and Pickles (runt) had some other problems for which they required medical attention. These cats have all been through a great ordeal in a short time, but are now settling… read more >>
Hamilton Music Notes – Ladybird Sanctuary Fundraiser
View Magazine, by Ric Taylor Back in 2002, four area singer/songwriters came together as an extraordinary super group dubbed the Ladybird Sideshow but after a couple of years and one CD, Live at the Orange Lounge, one bird (Erin Smith) flew the coop and the remaining pursued their individual musical muses. Their friendship however, remained strong and a love for animals galvanized their bond. It was their mutual love for animals that compelled these musicians to continue the name but with an institution that could make a difference. “I’ve been doing animal rescue on my own in a small–scale way… read more >>
Newsletter | Volume 1 | Edition 2
Dearest Ladybird Animal Sanctuary Supporter, The Ladybird Animal Sanctuary would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting this cause in our first year. Since January 2011 the lives of 41 animals have been saved due of your kindness and donations. This is a HUGE feat for a budding organization. We’ve learned so much in this past year – the biggest thing being that we would be nowhere without our donors and supporters. We’ve also learned that WE CAN DO THIS! It just takes a little heart, hard work, and the help of your friends. SAVE… read more >>
Ladybird Saviors
By Michael Howie, Oakville Today The Ladybird Sideshow was a popular act, featuring four talented singer/songwriters that toured Canada and produced a record. When the band separated to pursue individual projects, one passion kept three of them together and has grown into the Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. “Lisa [Winn] always talked about how her dream would be to live on a farm and have animals all around who she could help,” explained Ladybird co-founder Janine Stoll. “We can do that,” we said. “Let’s start an animal sanctuary.” For the last year, co-founders Stoll, Winn and Melissa McClelland have worked tirelessly to… read more >>
Pet In a Snow Globe
Head down to PetValu December 10th to get a holiday photo of your beloved pet. PetValu is asking for a minimum donation and will generously be handing this over to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary! This money will go toward helping many animals in need this holiday season. Many thanks to Pet Valu from the Ladybird Animal Sanctuary!
A Sad Goodbye to Gilbert
We have sad news today. After winning his battle with Upper Respiratory Virus, our little Gilbert fought a very brave fight against a second unknown illness that saw him spending many days in a vet clinic hooked up to tubes and wires. His little body couldn’t handle whatever it was that was making him so sick and he eventually ended up unresponsive and in a coma. We spent many agonizing hours consulting with Gilbert’s foster mom and the vets at the clinic; it was decided that because there was no chance he would recover, he should be humanely euthanized. He… read more >>
Pet + Pose Calendar 2011
We are celebrating our first year of great success with a stunning calendar that puts animal and yoga lovers from across Canada in sharp focus. Pet + Pose 2012 is a fun and beautiful celebration of our love for yoga and our favorite furry friends. For each month, this calendar will feature a different photo submission from a fellow yogi and their beloved pet. To order your copy, please make a minimum donation of $20 per calendar by clicking the button below. If you would like multiple copies of the calendar please donate, then email us with your request to… read more >>
