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Welcome to Critteraid

Welcome to Critteraid Animal Sanctuary & Charity Thrift Shoppe in the heart of the South Okanagan, British Columbia.

Our animal rescue sanctuary and thrift store are supported by amazing volunteers and generous donations.

We are more than just a shelter or animal rescue facility, we also provide educational opportunities that invite people to learn about our animals in a way that will change their perspective about themselves and the world around them.

Our origins began with cat rescue over 30 years ago.

We have provided shelter, medical care, healing, and love to thousands of cats, dogs, and farm animals of all kinds.

We call ourselves an animal sanctuary, but we’re just as much a people sanctuary.

Humans often find great comfort, connection, and purpose when they are helping others.

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Mr. Banks is having the time of his life in the mud, all thanks to the support of the wonderful volunteers and donors in the community.  Join us this Dec 3rd for Giving Tuesday 2024 as we kick off a year-end giving campaign in support of our Sanctuary animals.  #GivingTuesdaycampaign #GivingTuesdayCA #ProtectOurAnimals
This is Charm and her horse friends.  You may have read recently that their winter shelter structure had been strengthened to keep them warm throughout the winter months, and it is great and we, and they, are so appreciative.  But!  Thanks to all of the rain we have had, we now realize that their roof is leaking.  We are wondering if there is anyone out there with the skill set to repair this for Charm and her friends.  We will supply all the materials needed, you would just need your tools, time, and skill.  Please email info@critteraid.org if you can help Charm.
Today we remember.
Seven came to Critteraid from another rescue in Alberta, she was scared, frightened, and a little scary with her hissing!  She now has her furever home and is the sweetest girl.  She has six siblings from other mothers, and has made herself right at home.  We at Critteraid are proud of these stories, due to our Wellness and Behaviour Programs we can take on some of the more, we don't like to use the word feral, under-socialized cats is a better description.  We never give up on any cat, slow and gentle is the way forward.  For some cats it can take months, others years, but we are patient and let them proceed at their own pace.  There will be lots more Seven's that come our way and our hope is to find them all the happy furever ending that they deserve.
Strutting into the weekend!  All the critters at Critteraid hope you have a great weekend!  #critteraid #critteraid_sanctuary #struttingintotheweekendlike #animalsanctuary #veganfortheanimals #summerland #summerlandbc #allanimalsmatter #allanimalsareequal #endspeciesism

Our Mission

We promote and foster animal welfare through the provision of our animal sanctuary in Summerland.

We provide education and rescue to help end animal suffering throughout the Okanagan.

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Gabe the cow, Cow, Summerland, Critteraid Animal Sanctuary