New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary Society

05/25/2026

TWO GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

A. Searching for a group (as many as possible) of creative and handy volunteers to help with the folllowing (timing flexible but asap):

1. Helping us finish out bunny village (creating yard spaces with fencing to go around the homes and create tunnel stairs from hutch to yard for access...will need handy people to build and creative people to paint)!
2. Finish the turkey hang out
3. Building a goat playground (handy to build, creative to design)
4. Put up more roosting bars and laying boxes

B. Searching for 4 - 6 volunteers that would be available on Thursdays between 7am - 4pm (not the entire time...whichever hours you can make it for) weekly or biweekly to help with the following:

1. Horse & cow p**p
2. Cleaning rabbit hutches
3. Cleaning chicken coops
4. Picking up garbage that the wind may have blown around
5. Ensuring feed & medical room stays clean and organized
6. Helping to get set up for public openings and tours.

Of course you are welcome to cuddle, groom, play and spend time with the animals as well!

Pm if interested!

05/19/2026

Dexter is set to be gelded on Monday, May 25th and is hoping you can help with the costs of the surgery and aftercare.

Dexter was the young man rescued last year from a wild herd culling. He was 6 months old at the time and has made himself a big part of the family here. He has worked hard and is ready for gelding in a safe and humane way.

Donations are tax deductible and can be made through the following options:

1. Etransfer to [email protected]

2. Credit card on the website: https://www.newbeginningsanimalsanctuarysociety.ca

3. Through Canada Helps:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/new-beginnings-animal-sanctuary-society/

4. Cash, cheque, debit / Credit at the office 479 Winnipeg Street, Penticton Monday - Thursday 830 - 230

05/19/2026

13 month Labernese Summerland
Hunter (aka Loki) is a labernese just over 13 months old (Mom Bernese Mountain and Dad Black Lab). He was fixed May 15 and ready for his new home!

He grew up around other dogs. He is good with females, okay with fixed males but not great with unfixed males (May change now that he is fixed).

He left the farm life at 9 weeks so he is not used to being around livestock but is currently undergoing training now that he is back on the farm. He has been good around cats and has good recall.

Some of his siblings are therapy dogs. This breed is known for this.

He is high energy and will need a lot of exercise but also enjoys a cuddle. He gives big smiles when he is happy but he is a very nervous dog that needs someone to help him grow and feel secure.

He is strong so will need someone to work on leash training with him. He is great off leash and absolutely LOVES to play fetch.

Hunter has a sensitive stomach so needs a special diet but we have found 2 types of dog food that he does very well with!

Don't miss out on your chance to make this dogs life amazing as we know he will do the same for you.

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

We need 3 or 4 strong individuals to come help us move some heavy items. Will likely take a couple of hours.

We need to move a VERY heavy cupboard set from the mobile to the feed shed. We can load onto the truck for transport but need help with the loading, unloading and positioning.

We also need help moving our bunny hutches into position to create their own fenced spaces and make our bunny village dreams a reality. We need them positioned correctly to finish the remaining pieces to the puzzle. There are 10 hutches in total. 6 smaller (but still heavy - shown in picture) and 4 larger.

The turkeys are getting a new hangout but we need help moving the gazebo for them to the correct spot.

Last but not least, we have some larger pieces of wood from old hutches that need to be moved out of the animal area for safety and to a supply area.

If you are able to help, please let us know so we can arrange a time. This is volunteer but we will have snacks and beverages for you.

05/08/2026

It's that time of year again where we get to vote for our local favourites! VOTING CLOSES MAY 12TH!

Make sure to SAVE your votes and click CONTINUE at the bottom to submit your favourites!

We are so grateful to once again be up for a couple of categories:

UNDER LOCAL SERVICES
1. Best Charity
2. Best Non-profit

Our founder/president Jane Long-Haggertyand key donor -Haggerty Chartered Professional Accountant Inc. are also up for several!

UNDER FINANCE & LAW
1. Best Accounting Firm - Long-Haggerty CPA Inc
2. Best Accountant - Jane Long-Haggerty

UNDER MEDIA
1. Entrepreneur over 40 - Jane Long-Haggerty

Check out Best of Penticton 2026 to vote for your favourites!
Make sure to SAVE your votes and click CONTINUE at the bottom to submit your favourites!

Not letting me post the link because its reading it as news instead of voting!

GOOGLE: Best of Penticton 2026 with Penticton Now

05/06/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers that came to help this week! Unfortunately we need to cancel the rest of the volunteer week due matters that need our full attention.

We will reschedule for another date soon.

Thank you again for the support!

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Duncan cant wait to meet new friends at volunteer week! This sweet boy loves to show off his side jumps and kicks but also LOVES cuddles ❤️

Starts tomorrow!

Volunteer week May 4-8th! Come when you can

05/02/2026

Truffles and Pigpig are hoping to see you during volunteer week. Truffles LOVES belly scratches and Pigpig needs to get used to being around more people.

These 2 enjoy having their chickens with them but need your help keeping them safe at night with more boosting bars in the barn ♡

Volunteer week May 4 - May 8

Anytime you can make it is very appreciated! Lots to do here!