Josie and the J pups

 Josie and the J pups 

Meet Josie and her adorable litter of 12 pups. Josie, a sweet lab cross, was rescued from a culvert, where she was found with her puppies. Lesley from the Dog Ranch coordinated their rescue and aided with their safe arrival to the Hinton SPCA. 

Josie is a gentle and affectionate mom and her pups are quickly developing their own personalities. If you're looking for a furry companion, one of these bundles of joy could be the perfect fit. 

The males in the litter are; Jonny, Jasper and Junior. 

The females in the litter are; Jersey, Jam, Jewel, Jazzy, JuneBug and Jasmine. 

Found their forever homes; Jax (reserved), Jellybean and Jujubee. 

Jersey is on ADOPTION TRIAL!!

Ilya and her puppies!

Ilya and the I pups 

Meet Ilya and her beautiful litter of 8 puppies. Iyla is a kind and attentive 3 year old Dutch Shepherd mix with a heart full of love. She came to us through SCARS, and is ready to find her forever home alongside her pups. 

The two beautiful sisters that are left are Isabel and Ivy who are both incredibly affectionate. They love to snuggle and they are eager to be with the people they love.  They are on their way to becoming well-mannered companions. 

Found their forever homes; Ivo, Icarus, Isaac, Ian, Indie and Iggy 

(Mother)

Female (6 weeks old)

(Current 14 weeks old) 

 

Female (6 weeks old) 

(Current 14 weeks old) 

Dumpling is on adoption trial!

Dumpling is a adorable Shepherd mix with a heart full of love to share. Born on December 14, 2023, she's still young but already showing her gentle nature. Dumpling came to us through Second Chance Animal Rescue, and she is now looking for a family that will cherish her as much as she will cherish them.

With her submissive demeanor, Dumpling thrives on positive reinforcement and responds best when being spoken to with a kind, encouraging tone. She walks well on leash and has good recall. Dumpling is compatible with other dogs and cats.

 
 

Athena

 

Athena is a beautiful two year old Labrador Retriever mix with a heart of enthusiasm and love for meeting new people. This smart girl is ready to find a forever home where she can truly shine. Athena likes kids, is compatible with other balanced dogs and is incompatible with cats.  

Athena's intelligence is one of her stand out strengths, with a consistent owner and a bit of training she is sure to be an expectational companion.

If you are looking for a loving and energetic dog who would thrive with a bit of guidance, Athena may be the perfect match for you!

Tucker

 Tucker is a stunning Siberian Husky cross with a beautiful coat of red, mahogany and white. Born in 2022, this confident and affectionate boy is ready to find his forever home. Transferred to us via our friends at Second Chance Animal Rescue, Tucker has already shown us how much much love he has to give.

Weighing in at 70lbs, Tucker may be a big guy, but he still thinks he is a lap dog! If you sit with him don't be surprised if he snuggles up and lays with you for hours, enjoying belly rubs and your company. He just loves his people!

Tucker has made a few canine friends at the SPCA and has been selective with others. Tucker is not compatible with cats.

Tucker would do best in a home with teenagers or older as he has a playful nature and does jump occasionally.

Tucker walks pretty well on leash, with just a bit of pulling, and our dedicated volunteer dog walkers are helping him with his leash manners.

Tucker will be a loyal companion in a loving home. 

   

Harmony is on Adoption Trial!!!

Harmony (Mother)

Breed: Collie Cross

Age: About 1.5 years old.

Harmony is a soon to be spayed female collie cross that is exuberant about life in general! currently she is working on her leash manners and basic commands. This girl is a diamond in the rough!

Cookie

Name: Cookie

Age: Born 29/11/22

Breed: Dutch Shepherd Cross

Dogs: Incompatible with most dogs

Cats: No known history

Housetrained: Yes

Children: Compatible with respectful children

Weight: 67lbs

Meet Cookie! This lovable pup, who is as sweet as his name, is looking for his forever home. Thank you to our friends at Second Chance Animal Rescue who transferred this darling boy to us. During his time at SCARS Cookie lived with a foster home where he charmed everyone with his friendly personality.

Cookie walks well on leash and knows commands like "Sit" and "Shake-a-paw." He absolutely adores people and would be thrilled to have a family that can shower him with affection.  

Bear

Name: Bear

Age: About 1 year

Breed: Shepherd Cross

Cats: Non reactive

Dogs: Compatible with most other dogs

Housetrained: Yes 

Introducing Bear, our teddy with a heart of gold! He was transferred to us via the Alberta SPCA and is now looking for his forever home with us at the Hinton SPCA. We have little information on Bear's history but his loving nature speaks volumes about his character. Initially shy and lacking confidence Bear blossoms into a loyal companion once he feels safe and loved. With a penchant for treats, you'll quickly win him over with a little patience and kindness. It's amazing how much he has come out of his shell even during the time he has lived with us at the Hinton SPCA. Bear enjoys leash walks (he can be a little timid of cars but the more exposure he gets the less fear he will have.) but his absolute favorite game is fetch. He has also made great friends with Ronnie (another adoptable K9 resident).   

Ellie

 

Name: Ellie

Age: Born July 31st, 2022.

Breed: Collie/Bernese Husky Cross

Cats: Compatible

Dogs: Selective

Housetrained: Yes

Ellie is a sweet and affectionate pup eagerly awaiting her forever home. Ellie is very smart, knowing commands like sit, shake a paw and lay down. With her intelligence and eagerness to please, Ellie would thrive with an experienced owner who can continue to build on her training.

While Ellie is friendly and loves interacting with people, she does need a bit of guidance when it comes to her leash manners and being vocal for attention, but with patience and consistent training she will improve quickly.

Ellie would flourish in a calm environment where she can receive the love and attention she deserves. 

 

Olaf

 

Name: Olaf

Breed: Shar Pei cross

Cats: No known history

Dogs: Yes (Loves other dogs)

Weight: 52lbs

Olaf was one of 13 dogs we got off the same property. He came to us with very low confidence so we are working with him everyday to boost him up! Olaf loves other dogs and is happiest when he has a canine friend to play with. 

We are currently working on getting him to trust new humans, so luckily for Olaf this means he gets to eat wet food from staff's hands (He loves this time of day). Olaf would do best with a dog owner with a lot of experience. He is gentle soul that just needs somebody with the time to take a chance on him. 

Smokey

Name: Smokey

Breed: Silver Lab

Age: 1 to 2 years old

Cats: Yes

Dogs: Yes 

Housetrained: Yes

Energy: High

Children: No

Smokey is a lovable lab. He was surrendered to us due to incompatible energy levels between him and his previous owner. Smokey is a smart boy who knows sit, shake, lay down and fetch, he does however have a ways to go with his manners. His biggest issues right now are jumping and nipping. He has a big heart and is ready to learn, an experienced dog owner, especially one with labs, would be the best fit for our friend Smokey. Smokey has been in training at  K9 Outcomes and has made great progress! 

 

Nala

Name: Nala

Age: Born 2021

Breed: Pitbull cross

Dogs: Selective

Cats: Incompatible 

Housetrained: Yes

Meet Nala, the longest resident at Hinton SPCA she has been with us over 650 days. Nala is eager to find her forever home. Nala is a friendly and exuberant soul who adores people, but she prefers to be the only dog in the household. She's currently in the process of learning her basic manners and commands, showing great progress. Nala is a fantastic travel companion, riding smoothly in vehicles. She would flourish in an experienced dog owner's care, especially one with a large yard who is committed to furthering her training and providing the love and attention she deserves. Give Nala the chance to shine in your home and be rewarded with endless love and loyalty in return!

Got Empties?

 Got empties? The Hinton and District SPCA would greatly appreciate the donation of any beverage container (beer, water, wine and pop bottles, as well as milk cartons and juice boxes). Bottles can be left in the empties kennel on the west side of the SPCA parking lot or a pick up can be arranged for large donations by calling Cathy at 780.817.1075.

All money raised will go to support the animals in our care.

Thank you!

Bookstore Open!

Need some reading material or DVDs? Puzzles? A good mystery?  Books are $1 or less.  We also take donations of books, DVDs, puzzles and games.  The bookstore is open 9-1:00 and 6:30-8:30 daily.  Happy reading!

To meet our four legged friends

To meet our canine crew please check out our blog (you are on it) and choose a dog or two that you are interested in meeting. Then book an appointment by calling 780.865.2800. We are open from 9-1 and 6:30-8:30 daily. If we do not answer your call please leave a message and one of our staff will return your call. 

Cat adoptions do not require an appointment. Cat volunteers are limited to the main floor at this time. Volunteers are limited to dog walking and cat cuddling (only on the main floor - volunteers may not go upstairs). 

No appointments are required for the bookstore.

The Board of the Hinton and District SPCA

Boarding Check Out Time

The Board was forced to raise the boarding fees two months ago because of the increase in minimum wage. Upon reviewing our boarding fee structure it was decided to implement a boarding check out policy. Boarding check out is now by 11:00 a.m. daily. If you pick up your pet after 11:00 you will be charged for the day.  A check out time enables the SPCA staff to clean kennels prior to the end of shift.

Sponsorship: Can't adopt? Want to help?

We have decided to offer sponsorships of the pets in our care.  Many people can't adopt a pet but they would like to support one.  By sponsoring a pet you can help pay some of the costs of the care of the dogs or cats in the care of the SPCA.

How does it work?

For a $25 donation you can sponsor a dog or cat of your choice for the duration of its stay at the SPCA. Your name will appear under the animal's picture on the blog, on the animal's kennel and on Facebook with the animal from time to time.  It can be a personal name or a company name. If you don't want your name listed it can be recorded as anonymous.

Only one sponsor per animal and first come-first sponsored. Sponsorship can be done by dropping into the SPCA between 9-1 and 6:30-8:30 daily or by calling the SPCA with your credit card.

If you have any questions please email Cathy at caththom2000@yahoo.com.

Volunteer Opportunities

The SPCA is currently looking for assistance with bottle sorting.  The volunteering includes moving bottles in the SPCA van (you must have a driver's license) to the bottle depot, sorting and counting bottles.  Some bags and boxes are heavy so a good back is an asset. Hours are flexible. If you are interested please contact Cathy at 780.817.1075.

Bottle Drive

The SPCA is holding our annual bottle drive but we are doing it a little differently this year.  We are asking  that people with a small amount of bottles drop them at the SPCA at their convience.  For larger loads pick up can be arranged by calling Cathy at 780.817.1075.

The SPCA uses bottle money to help pay for veterinary care, including spays and neuters for the animals in our facility. 

Web Site

Check out our new web site at www.hintondistrictspca.com.

Want to volunteer?

Tess (Tess has been adopted) is showing her appreciation of one of our volunteers! Volunteers are welcome, those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

We need your help!

The SPCA needs volunteers for the following positions:
     1. Bottle sorting - hours flexible
     2. Book store sorting (9-1, 6:30-8:30)
     3. Dog walkers (11-1 and 6:30-8:30)
     4. Cat cuddlers (11-1 and 6:30-8:30)

If you are interesting in helping with any of these please contact Cathy at 817.1075 or caththom2000@yahoo.com.

Barn/Shop Cats

             We presently have several cats that are deemed most suitable for shop/ barn life. These feline require the same commitment of  responsibility by their future owners that all of our cats do. This includes shelter, food and of course fresh water daily!   










                                                     

Do you have your PAW?

The Square Paw Campaign Plaques are now up in the foyer of the shelter. It isn't to late to get yours! Sizes are small to extra large - prices start at $50.00 to $250.00. Exterior kennels are also available for a naming opportunity - they are $500.00. For more information contact the SPCA at 780.865.2800.

Join us on Facebook

Come and check out our Facebook page! We have 243 members and would love to have some more. Invite your friends to join our site! Show your support!