Animal Wellness Guardian Progam
About Our Prorgam
Welcome to the Seabird Island Animal Wellness Guardian Program, where our mission is to foster a compassionate community through responsible pet care and robust animal welfare initiatives. Our approach is grounded in the One Health and One Welfare perspective, which emphasizes the deep interconnection between human and animal health and wellness. At Seabird Island, we believe that the wellbeing of our community is intimately linked with the wellbeing of our animal companions. Our Animal Wellness Guardian role is dedicated to advancing this mission by supporting responsible pet ownership and promoting animal welfare throughout our community.
Key Responsibility & Services
Monthly Pet Food Bank
When: 15th of every month (or the Friday before if it falls on a weekend).
How to Access: Sign up by email animal.services@seabirdisland.ca or call Chloe MacBeth at 604-796-7100 at least two days prior to ensure food availability. Our pet food bank is supported by community partnerships and aims to assist those in need with essential pet food supplies.
Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership
We offer guidance and resources to help you provide the best care for your pets, ensuring their health and happiness are prioritized.
Wildlife Stewardship Initiatives
Working towards becoming a Certified Bat Friendly Community through BC Bats, promoting practices that protect and support bat populations.
Working towards our BearSafe Community Certification In partnership with WildSafe BC, we encourage practices to reduce human-bear conflicts and protect both wildlife and our community.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Efforts
In partnership with local rescues and TNR volunteers we advocate for and support TNR programs to manage and reduce the population of stray and feral cats in a humane way, improving the quality of life for these animals and mitigating the impact on our wildlife.
Humane Education
Responsible Pet Ownership: Learn best practices for caring for your pets and creating a healthy, happy environment for them.
Dog Bite Prevention: Gain insights into preventing dog bites and ensuring safety for both people and dogs.
Wildlife Awareness: Understand how to coexist peacefully with wildlife and contribute to their protection.
Basic Veterinary Access
Cat Spay/Neuter Voucher Program: To facilitate access to essential veterinary services we have developed partnerships with veterinary clinics to provide significant discounts on spay and neuter surgeries. We provide vouchers for spaying and neutering, helping to control pet overpopulation and promote animal health. If you are a member that would like to sign up for the cat spay/neuter voucher please fill our form.
Local Rescue Partnerships
We collaborate with local animal rescues to support our members if they need any assistance rehoming their pets.
Pet Registration and Law Enforcement
Pet Registration: We maintain a registry of pets on the reserve to ensure that all animals are accounted for and to facilitate effective management. To register your pet, submit this form:
Seabird Island Dog Licensing and Animal Management Law: We endeavor to enforce our local laws and regulations to ensure responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. This includes registering dogs and managing animal-related issues in accordance with Seabird Island’s legislation.
Get Involved
Animal Wellness Committee
Join our Animal Wellness Committee to actively support and drive animal welfare initiatives on Seabird Island. This committee is an opportunity for community members to engage in meaningful discussions, share ideas, and contribute to projects that make a difference for animals and their caregivers. To join us, please email animal.services@seabirdisland.ca
Whether you are a pet owner seeking support, a community member interested in animal welfare, or someone looking to contribute to our initiatives, there are many ways to get involved. Your participation helps us create a safer, healthier, and more compassionate environment for both pets and wildlife.
Seeking More Information?
For more information, to sign up for our pet food bank, join the Animal Wellness Committee, register your pets, or to learn how you can contribute to our initiatives, please contact us at:
Chloé Macbeth
Animal Wellness Guardian
Phone: 604-796-7100
Email: animal.services@seabirdisland.ca
Together, let’s nurture a community where every animal is valued and every person is empowered to make a difference.
