BC SPCA Sunshine Coast Branch - Biscuit Fund Animals

The BC SPCA’s Biscuit fund has been created to cover the medical care and rehabilitation costs for sick, injured or abused animals in our care. 100% of all the donations we receive will be spent on veterinary care and rehabilitation; there will be no administration costs. All donations are tax-deductible.
To learn more about the Biscuit Fund please check out the main web site . . click here To read about some of the Sunshine Coast branch "Biscuit Fund" animals and how they were helped please scroll down.

November 2008 Mocha is an 8 month-old male Pit Bull Terrier mix who has already been through so much in his short life . . he could really use a holiday ! Or at least a great home. Mocha was surrendered to us during a cruelty investigation, his right hind leg had been badly broken and unfortunately his guardian at the time could not afford to have it treated, so he had to wait quite awhile before someone reported his situation to the shelter. Now Mocha is under the care of the SPCA and thanks to the help of the Biscuit Fund received the $2,450.00 special surgery to pin his back leg so that he can keep it (there were initial concerns that his leg may need to be amputated). Mocha can't wait to get all better so that he can start over again and become the puppy he truly was meant to be. If you would like to help Mocha and other animals like him in need of treatment please consider making a donation to the Biscuit Fund

October 2008 Polly is a young adult Border Collie who wants to say a big thank you to the Sunshine Coast SPCA who came out and rescued her. Before she was rescued Polly was living in a chicken coop, actually inside a chicken coop, along with another Border Collie. Their male guardian passed away and the female guardian didn't know what do to with them, they had never seen her much and she didn't even know their names. When shelter staff arrived they found Polly in horrible condition, her ear had a large hematoma and she had a bad skin infection after lying down in her own feces. Polly is doing so much better now, and thanks to the Biscuit Fund received the surgery to fix her ear and get treatment for her itchy skin. Polly now can't wait to find out what it's like to be part of a real family! UPDATE As it turns out, Polly's ear problem is worse than everyone thought. Since she was living in such horrible conditions for so long she will need to have further surgery on her ears before she can get better, and may have to have special surgery to have her ear canals removed. This will allow Polly to still hear a little but she will no longer have any pain. Thank you to the Sunshine Coast community for all the support! The $2575.00 cost of the surgery's has been raised! Polly is currently in foster care.

February 2008 Rocky is a 5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier - Daschund mix who is very affectionate and loves it when you talk to him ! After his guardian could no longer care for him, Rocky found himself surrendered to the SPCA . . where it was discovered that his teeth were in need of cleaning and a little bit of work. Thanks to the Biscuit Fund Rocky received his $350 dental work and now has lovely clean teeth and fresh breath! Rocky found himself in a foster home fairly quickly after arriving at the shelter and has now become a permanent residence of the home!

December 2007 Sady is a 4 year-old Border Collie/Labrador mix who was surrendered to us when her owners were moving. Sady is a sweet, loving girl who is a little shy but warms up quickly . . she also required surgery to repair her cruciate ligament . . . .Thanks to the Biscuit Fund Sady received the $1,200 surgery in October. During her long recuperation from the surgery, Sady was placed into a foster home, where she is now a permanent resident !

November 2007 Bella is a 5-year-old Yellow Labrador who is definitely a little "round" for a dog that is supposed to be in her prime . . but she can't help it, she loves her treats !!! And can't give them up, no way! Bella wishes she could give you an exotic reason as to how she arrived at the Sunshine Coast SPCA, but she was just surrendered to the shelter by her guardians. Some of the other dogs at the shelter were brought in as strays, and they probably didn't find too many treats on the road! Once here, the shelter staff took Bella to the animal hospital for a check up and as it turned out Bella had not one, but three large bladder stones that required surgery to be removed. Thanks to the Biscuit Fund Bella received her surgery, which cost $1,300. During her recuperation Bella was placed into a foster home . . . where she is now a permanent resident after they fell in love with her.

October 2007 "Oopsie" (now named Allie Oop) is an 8 year-old Miniature Schnauzer. You wouldn't know it now but when she was first surrendered to the Sunshine Coast SPCA her coat was badly matted coat, she was covered in fleas and had an ear infection. Thank goodness that was all taken care of by the shelter staff right away! Oopsie also had a couple of broken teeth and bad tartar build up. Thanks to the Biscuit Fund Oopsie received her dental work - which came to $770.00 - and her dental worries are all taken care of now. Oopsie (now Allie Oops) has since been adopted! If you would like to help Oopsie and other animals like her in need of treatment please consider making a donation to the Biscuit Fund

April 2007 "Peachy" is a 6 year-old neutered male who was surrendered due his elderly owner moving into a care home. Peachy arrived with an abscess on his face and due to not being fed much dry food in his home was in need of extensive dental cleaning; and removal of a tooth; costing approx. $700. Thanks to the Biscuit Fund, Peachy received all of his dental work and his abscess is on the way to healing ~ once his drain is out Peachy will be ready for a new home! Peachy has been adopted by one of the sponsors of his Biscuit Fund surgery and is now living in the lower mainland !

March 2007 "Pretzel" is a 6-month-old kittten who broke his leg while living with his previous guardians . . . they decided that as Pretzel hadn't lived with them very long they weren't that attached to him, so did not feel they should have to pay his medical bills! Pretzel was subsequently brought to the shelter. Through the Biscuit Fund Pretzel received the $720 surgery to repair his shattered leg and has since made a full recovery. During his recuperation Pretzel was placed into a foster home . . . where he is now a permanent resident after they fell in love with this little cutie !

February 2007 "Finnegan" is an 11-year-old Cocker Spaniel who arrived at the shelter after his loving guardian passed away and no one else could take him in. Finnegan has had lots of folks interested in taking him home, but as soon as they reach down to pet him, they notice his very bad breath. No one seems to want his kisses! Thanks to the Biscuit Fund, Finnegan has had 20 rotten teeth removed and his gums are on the road to healing. The dental work for Finnegan amounted to $800. Finnegan has since been adopted

November 2006 "Sara" is an 8-year-old Collie-Siberian Husky mix who was surrendered to the branch and immediately required surgery to remove numerous bladder stones. This friendly and good-natured girl is feeling 100% better now! Sara received the $850 surgery through the Biscuit Fund. Sara has since been adopted. Pictured on the left are some of the bladder stones removed from Sara.

November 2006 "Rex-Lee" is a 6-year-old Golden Retriever-Labrador mix who was surrendered after his owner could no longer keep him. Rex-Lee is affectionate, loving and also ball and stick crazy! He will fetch as long as you can throw. During an examination at the veterinary clinic, a large growth about the size of a small grapefruit was found. The growth turned out to be one of the largest bladder stones that the veterinarian had seen. Rex-Lee's former owner said that she did not believe in veterinary care for dogs and that from time to time Rex-Lee had had urinary problems, which she treated with a herbal mixture. Which obviously did not work. Rex-Lee received the $1,100 surgery and is feeling much better now. To view pictures of Rex-Lee's x-rays and bladder stone please click here Rex-Lee has since been adopted.

August 2006 "Tonka" a 3-year-old Rottweiler was surrendered to the branch after he had been living in a backyard tied to a chain. Tonka was suffering from extreme flea infestation and over fifty percent of his fur was missing. He also had a large hematoma the size of an egg in his ear. Even though Tonka was in such a sad state when he arrived, it didn't stop Tonka's beautiful personality shining through the rough exterior. Tonka loves everyone and especially loves squeaky toys, he walks well on a leash and loves to go for a swim. Tonka received much needed medical care through the Biscuit Fund, his initial treatment was $630. After three months of medical care Tonka was adopted into a loving home.

		October 2006 "Ren" & "Stimpy" two 7-years-old Bichon Frise brothers were surrendered to the Prince Rupert Branch when their family was moving and could not take them along. Ren & Stimpy were transferred to the Sunshine Coast to give them a better chance of finding a home. They are both lovely boys who know how to have fun and were looking for a home together. Both Ren and Stimpy required major dental work once they arrived and treatment for ear infections costing $1,115. Ren and Stimpy have both been adopted together into a loving home.

September 2006 "Buffy", a 7-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was found wondering alone in a rural area of Prince George, she was then transferred to the Sunshine Coast to find give her a better chance of finding a home. Buffy is a wonderful dog, who loves everyone, other dogs, teddy bears and soft treats. Once Buffy arrived she received $325 dental care through the Biscuit Fund before heading off to her new home. Buffy has since been adopted.

August 2006 "Kobi", a 6-year-old Yorkshire-Silky Terrier mix was surrendered to the branch when his guardian did not have the time to properly care for him. Kobi, a sweet dog who is friendly with everyone he meets needed dental work before heading off to his new home. Kobi has since been adopted.

April 2006 "Little Bear", a senior Toy Poodle mix, was surrendered to the shelter after his guardian passed away and no one else could take him. Little Bear is a sweet senior who loves to show off his dancing skills to anyone that that will pay attention to him! Like most seniors, Little Bear required a lot of dental work ~ a good cleaning and some extractions ~ which he received through the Biscuit Fund. Little Bear has since been adopted.

November 2005 "Dusty", a male guinea pig was surrendered to the branch in terrible condition. He was suffering from terribly infected feet due to living in unsanitary living conditions and severe neglect ~ his nails had also grown into corkscrew shapes from lack of care. Despite ongoing medical care for three months Dusty lost his battle. Everyone had hoped for a Happy Ending for Dusty, and that he would live out his life in a loving home free from neglect . . . . sadly, Dusty never knew that home.

August 2005 "Snowbelle" was brought to the shelter after being found in the Dakota Bowl area by some kind people riding ATV's. As you can see Snowbelle was in extremely poor condition suffering from sarcoptic mange and other aliments. . To read Snowbelle's full story and follow her progress click here. Snowbelle has since found a home ~ to read her "Happy Ending" please click here

"Munroe" arrived at the shelter as a stray with a severe limp caused by two large tumours on each hip. Munroe was in pain and suffering a high tempterature as well. Through the Biscuit Fund Munroe received the $480 surgery and was adopted into a new home.
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