Spay It Forward Walkerton

03/19/2026

Winston has been missing from his home in Walkerton (Johnstone Blvd and McNab St.) since December 11th.

You will notice he has a clipped left ear (a universal symbol for TNR) as he experienced life in his younger years as a feral cat but had been socialized, trained and dearly loved for the past 6 years by his owners.

Since December, signs have gone up, flyers have been distributed, doors have been knocked on, social media posts have been shared, etc. His owners have done all they can to find him and have followed all advice/instructions provided by Pet Search and Rescue Volunteers.

He may have showed up at a barn somewhere in the area or jumped in the back of a truck and ended up in another town....the possibilities are endless, but if you know anything about his disappearance, please send us a PM.

Your message will be held in confidants and you can remain anonymous if you wish.

He is forever loved.....please help him home. ❤️

03/15/2026

PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION & SHARE. WE HAVE UNTIL MARCH 17TH - ONLY 2 MORE DAYS.

RECOGNIZING ANIMALS AS SENTIENT BEINGS

Canada has an opportunity to take a thoughtful step toward modernizing its animal laws. House of Commons e-Petition e-6955 calls on the Government of Canada to recognize animals as sentient beings rather than property under federal law.

Science clearly shows that animals experience pain, comfort, stress, and awareness. Yet under Canadian law, animals are still largely classified as property, a legal framework rooted in traditions developed in the 1800’s when far less was known about animal behaviour and cognition.

Recognizing animals as sentient beings would acknowledge that animals across many species, including companion, domesticated, and wild animals, can feel and experience the world around them. It would help ensure their welfare is considered moving forward when laws and policies affecting animals are developed.

Importantly, recognizing animal sentience would not prohibit lawful activities such as farming, hunting, research, or equestrian activities. More than 32 countries and jurisdictions, including the European Union, New Zealand, Switzerland, Australia, Chile, and the United Kingdom, have already recognized animal sentience in law while maintaining agriculture and other established practices. This international trend gives Canadian policymakers examples of how it can be done without disrupting agricultural or other sectors.

Public interest in the issue is growing. More than 21,000 Canadians have signed House of Commons e-Petition e-6955, which is significant for a federal petition in Canada and shows strong public interest in updating animal protection laws. Each signature helps demonstrate strong public support and increases the likelihood that lawmakers will take meaningful action to modernize animal laws.

👉 You can review and sign the petition here. No login is required:
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-6955

Sign the petition by March 17. If you’ve signed, please share it.

Petitions help bring issues to Parliament’s attention. After the petition closes, it will be presented in the House of Commons, and the Government of Canada must provide a written response within 45 days.

Thank you for taking action to support this important cause and help bring positive change for animals across Canada.

There is no obligation on the part of the House of Commons or any Member of Parliament to authorize the publication of an e-petition or to present an e-petition or a paper petition to the House of Commons. Neither the House of Commons nor any Member of Parliament authorizing the publication of an e-...

11/12/2025

SEARCHING FOR WHITE CALICO KITTEN in the Victoria St./Scott St. area of Walkerton. Picture is just a similarity as we didn’t get a photo of her, but she looks very much like this one. She got separated from her family last Sunday night and we have been searching for her since.

We have rescued all her siblings and her Mama. We understand that the owner has surrendered them/left them behind in a move – PLEASE, no judgement and no negative comments, life is hard enough sometimes and we encourage your understanding and compassion (any negative comments will be deleted). We simply mention this, so everyone is aware we have done our due diligence to research the history/ownership of this fur-family prior to surrendering them to a rescue/shelter.

We have a shelter waiting to intake all of them as soon as we can reunite the little calico with her family or, confirm someone has taken in the little calico girl (nick-named POPPY in honour of Remembrance Day) as we just want to ensure her well-being. They will then receive the Vet care they need prior to being put up for adoption (NOTE, if you are interested in any of them, please PM us or Lynn Bernard and we can put you in contact with the rescue/shelter).

If you’ve seen “POPPY” or if you know who may have her, please PM as soon as possible.

Sometimes it takes a Village……Many thanks to all for your help and please share this post if you can.

Forever grateful,

Bethany, Jenna, Lynn & Team
SPAY IT FORWARD WALKERTON

10/10/2025

Well, THIS is what I did on my day off.

SEVEN kittens…..ONE litter! 6 boys, 1 girl…..which would equate to hundreds of kittens in just about a year’s time.

It was a no brainer giving up my day off for these cuties. They were out in the cold, under a deck and last night got down to zero! They may not have all survived another night in those temps.

Too tiny to trap (they’re approximately 5 weeks old), it was rescue skills and experience that came in handy to rescue them by hand (one at a time).

Many thanks to Audrey’s Rescue and her foster, Kim, for intaking them so quickly. Seven kittens will be expensive to Vet and get them ready for their forever homes so if you can help with even a small donation, PLEASE DO!

EMT donations can be sent to: [email protected]
with comment "Group of 7"

They do amazing work but can only continue their mission with all of your/our support.

So THANKFUL to have these babies safe and warm inside.

If you're interested in giving them a forever home, please contact Audrey’s Rescue for details.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL! 🐾❤️

10/01/2025

Helping my neighbour find this sweet kitty a forever home she is fostering ♡ Please send us a DM if your interested!

09/19/2025

UPDATE FOUND GREAT HOME FOR THIS WEE ONE ♡

This sweet little kitty was found tonight in Mildmay all alone in a backyard bush at someone's home. A kind lady brought it into her home to warm it up and feed it. She is looking for a forever home for this precious little kitty. If you are looking to add to your family please reach out and we can connect you with her for further questions!