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Welcome! If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or follow us on Twitter. Be sure to check the calendar for local events. Thanks for visiting!  Name: Oggie (age 1 year old, born on New Year's Day 2010)
Breed or combo: Westie
Hood: North Park
Fave hangouts: Cadboro Bay Beach/Willows/Dallas Road – Anywhere he can be off leash and run around with other dogs.
Favourite snack: Lamb's lung
More scoop: Oggie is very affectionate for a Westie and seems to make people smile and laugh, as you can see from the photos. In one he is really dirty from being at the beach and has a ball stuck on the end of his nose. In the other he is trying to take a stick away from Jack, his new large friend. He doesn't give up and will hang off the end of the stick when Jack lifts it up. He is picky about food as the breeder was a top chef who cooked for him, and he loves to eat broccoli stalks. He is adorable.
We agree – Oggie is adorable!
Magoo's Child Care Center in Victoria is hosting a silent auction to support Victoria Pet Adoption Society & Single Parent Resource Centre.
Join us for Christmas music, appies, drinks, desserts, and some holiday shopping. There are some amazing items available for bid, including: gift baskets, gift certificates, jewelry, home decor items, a Nintendo Wii, and more! For a list of donors & sponsors see the Victoria Pets website.
The auction will be held at Magoo's Child Care Center (located at 3897 Holland Ave, near VGH) on the lower level of Christ Community Church.
Bidding will be open December 16 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm & December 17 from 11:00am – 2:30pm.
This event is open to the public and it will be a family-friendly atmosphere (children welcome, but no pets, sorry!). Santa will even be on-site on December 16th to hear your holiday wishes.
Please come out to support two great causes: Victoria Pet Adoption Society & Single Parent Resource Centre.
*If you or a business you know would like to donate any items to the auction please contact us. The deadline for donations is December 10th.
We are looking for a few people to make desserts for the event. Small, easy-to-eat tarts & squares, etc. If you would like to donate any dessert items please contact us at victoriapets@gmail.com.
This year, Victoria Pet Adoption Society will be offering two formats of Pet Photos with Santa. A more casual approach to Santa photos will be hosted by PetSmart, and a more studio-like approach will be hosted by Shaw Pet Hospitals.
PetSmart Santa Photos
“Santa Claws” will be at PetSmart in Langford to have photos taken with your furry (and not so furry) friends! Each photo package includes a 4X6 photo in a holiday collector frame for just $9.95 when you use your Pet Perks card. $5 from each photo package sold will be donated to Victoria Pet Adoption Society. All species of pets are welcome but please be sure they are secured either in a carrier or on a leash. No appointment is necessary. For more information please contact PetSmart at 250-391-9212.
Volunteers needed – VPAS is currently set to run (and benefit from) Santa photos on: Sun Dec 4th, Sat Dec 10th, & Sat Dec 17th and we are looking for volunteers to help. Each day the photos run from 11am-4pm and volunteers can help with anything from: taking photos, printing photos, being Santa's elf (helping to set the pet on Santa's lap) and even dressing up as jolly old Santa Claws himself. If you would like to volunteer please email victoriapets@gmail.com for more info.
Shaw Pet Hospitals Santa Photos
Larawan Photography (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001170478888 to see photos) is hosting a more studio-like approach to Santa photos with proceeds going to VPAS.
Each person will receive a mini photo session (approx 15 mins.) where the pet's photo will be taken in several different positions. More than 1 pet is welcome during the photo session for multiple-pet households. Children are also welcome. The photos will be edited and the 10 best photos will be saved to a CD. For just $20 (cash only please) each person will receive the mini photo session and a digital package of 10 photos. The photo package will include:
- The 2 best photos of the pet with Santa
- The 3 best photos of the pet(s) alone ->portrait
- The 3 best photos of the pet(s) with the owner/family
- The 2 best photos of the pet(s) + the owner/family with Santa
- You will also receive a 4×6 photo of the pet(s) with Santa printed out (the photographer will choose the best one)
Photo shoots will be offered on two different dates at two different locations:
- The first will be Friday December 2nd at Central Saanich Animal Hospital (1782 Stelly's X Rd) from 4pm-8pm.
- The second will be Saturday December 3rd at Vetcetera Pet Hospital (Upper Level Tillicum Mall) from 10am-2pm (or longer if appointments book up.)
Appointments are strongly encouraged, but are not required. Email victoriapets@gmail.com to book an appointment. Photos will be ready for pick up on Monday December 5th.
 On Friday, November 4th Maximus, a one year old lab mix, was hit and dragged by a car and suffered severe injuries to both front legs.
He is now under the care of Victoria Adoptables Dog Rescue and treated at Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital.
Maximus will have a long recovery with extensive veterinary treatment. To offset his vet costs Victoria Adoptables are holding an awesome online auction. Generous donators have supplied new items and services for you to bid on.
Please help Maximus and bid often – online auction for Maximus.
If you have a new item or a service you can donate, please email carolzk9z@shaw.ca.
Darcie Jenning of CommuniCanine will be doing another popular dog walk at Island View Beach on Nov 11.
This is a chance to socialize your dog with other dogs and people with a trainer who will answer any of your questions (and proceeds to help foster dog Maximus).
"My next Walking Group will meet on Friday, November 11th at 3:30pm. We will meet at Island View Beach, in the furthest parking lot past the campground/rv park (go left at the main lot and keep driving). Participation by donation ($10 minimum) with proceeds going to support Victoria Adoptables (www.victoriaadoptables.com). We'll walk rain or shine."
 Chop Shop is known for quality service with a fun edge, and innovative and progressive hairstyles for women and men.
In their unique and vibrant 50's inspired atmosphere they do it all including classics from the past or current trend setting hairstyles inspired from a special era.
Chop Shop specializes in styles such as the Beehive, the Pixie cut, incredible up-dos, high & tight fades, stunning highlights, vibrant color application and many other forms of contemporary styling and texture!
The shop is also designed to bring in your pooch while you are getting your hair done with one of their stylists. Treats are provided by the one and only Woofles Barking Boutique to treat them for good behavior. If you're not comfy with your dog being in the shop theres a spot where they can be outside with your eyes on them the entire time.
Located at 941 Fort Street, Victoria BC.
Call 250-590-3785
 This time of year can be a frightening and dangerous time for animals. Firecrackers (which are illegal in this province) are the most serious threat to animals. Loud bangs terrify both pets and farm animals. In their panic animals may try to flee from the source of their fright.
How to keep your pet safe through the Halloween season:
- Have your pet identified with a tattoo or microchip
- Keep your dog on a leash when walking
- Be sure your backyard is petsafe and secure
- Do not allow cats out after dark
- Do not leave your dog unattended in the backyard
- Work with your neighbours to stop the use of illegal firecrackers
On Halloween Night – October 31:
- Be sure your pets are inside your home
- Be sure your pets cannot escape through the front door when it is opened for “trick or treaters”
- Don’t set off legal fireworks in close proximity to areas in which pets or domestic animals are housed
- Never give candy to your pets. Chocolate is particularly dangerous as a naturally occurring substance called theobromine in chocolate can cause vomiting, heart disturbances and
even death if eaten in sufficient quantities by pets.
Have a safe Halloween!
Thanks to Hillside Veterinary Hospital (our vets!) for permission to reprint this from their newsletter.
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