When the Big Heart Rescue team read a disturbing article in the Vancouver Province (see article above) entitled. "Kuper Island natives shooting diseased and dangerous dogs", our organization felt that we could be of service to this small community in the Gulf Islands near Chemainus BC.

A call was made and Big Heart Rescue was welcomed with open arms onto Kuper Island. We have now completed our second meeting that focused on establishing a sterilization/vaccination program, healthy dog clinics and distribution of dog and cat food.

In addition, a volunteer youth team will be established that will focus on fundraising and education within the community and members of the BHR team will attend an adult learning class to speak on this brand new initiative.

Dr. Jay Pollock of the Chemainus Animal Hospital has been extremely supportive of this brand new program and he has agreed to be the key veterinarian to assist the canines and felines who require spaying, neutering, vaccinations and basic medical care. Dr. Pollock will also attend healthy dog clinics on the island with Big Heart Rescue where we will be able to administer booster shots and provide information on nutrition, humane animal welfare and the advantages of being a guardian to a healthy and vital companion.

To give the program a kick start, our organization has supplied Kuper Island with:

3 Large Kennels for transport

2 Small Kennels for transport

420 lbs dog food

30 lbs peanut butter cookies

50 lbs cat food

20 red collars

20 leashes

one book of ferry tickets for car & driver transporter

Toonie game items to fundraise with

newsletters & volunteer apps.

T-shirts

Needless to say, the entire Big Heart Rescue team is excited and thrilled to be able to support this community as they work towards ensuring their companions are free from breeding and giving birth to unwanted litters of puppies and kittens, that they are disease free and are healthy.

With our sincerest thanks and greatest appreciation to the Kuper Island community for opening your hearts and your community to our team.

Big Heart Rescue
Board of Directors