Dogs, birds and snakes, oh my! ALERT cares for Okanagan's evacuated pets

What it is about

Who published it, and when

How it spread - 13 original reports, 4 reprints

1. Wed, 5 August 2026

   1 report
   • northislandgazette.com21:46first to report
     Dogs, birds and snakes, oh my! ALERT cares for Okanagan's evacuated pets

     ALERT Canada was started following the 1994 Garnet Mountain wildfire

2. Sat, 8 August 2026

   1 report
   • vernonmorningstar.com18:06
     Okanagan Humane Society emergency support: Fosters needed for pets following Bald Range wildfire

     Anyone able to help foster pets is asked to reach out to the Okanagan Humane Society

3. Tue, 11 August 2026

   1 report
   • cloverdalereporter.com16:50
     Victoria Humane Society gives 34 wildfire-affected animals a safe haven

     Northern rescue partners reached out to the Victoria Humane Society as wildfires put pets and livestock at risk across B.C.

4. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • caledoniacourier.com18:12
     BC SPCA working to save stranded animals in wildfire zones - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier

     Over 100 animals have been taken in by the organization so far

     1 reprint

     • pqbnews.com13 Aug, 18:12their copy
5. Mon, 17 August 2026

   2 reports
   • kimberleybulletin.com19:00
     32 orphaned raccoons prepare for the wild at B.C. rehab centre

     Wild ARC staff use incubators, specialized diets and playrooms to give rescued animals a second chance

     1 reprint

     • cranbrooktownsman.com17 Aug, 19:00their copy
   • cranbrooktownsman.com19:03
     Un-baa-lievable: Lamb fleeing Summerland wildfire rescued by firefighters

     The lamb rode backseat with a member of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service

     1 reprint

     • kimberleybulletin.com17 Aug, 19:03their copy
6. Sun, 23 August 2026

   1 report
   • kamloopsbcnow.com14:30
     BC SPCA Wild ARC caring for 32 raccoons and most of them are orphans

     The BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) in Metchosin is currently caring for 32 young raccoons, providing essential medical care, nut.

7. Mon, 24 August 2026

   1 report
   • ladysmithchronicle.com17:30
     No kidding: 'Goatscaping' herd take bite out of wildfire risk in B.C. city

     13 hungry helpers munched their way through invasive, flammable Himalayan blackberry

8. Tue, 25 August 2026

   1 report
   • midnorthmonitor.com22:57
     Fire hoses are helping Cochrane polar bears stay active
9. Wed, 26 August 2026

   1 report
   • vicnews.com14:40
     Cedar trimmings make great beds at wildlife rehab centre in Metchosin

     Donated greenery helps wildlife heal at Wild ARC

10. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report
    • edmontonjournal.com16:03
      Charges pending after rescue sends 97 dogs to shelter in Alberta
11. Thu, 3 September 2026

    2 reports
    • wltribune.com03:37
      Nelson’s WildSafeBC coordinator steps down after grizzly bear deaths

      Lisa Thomson had a close bond with the grizzly sow who was euthanized on Aug. 14 after one of her yearlings

      1 reprint

      • interior-news.com3 Sept, 03:37their copy
    • missioncityrecord.com12:45
      Okanagan woman answers calls for help, builds livestock evacuation app amid wildfires

      The Livestock Coordination Network app is waiting approval from Apple and Google Play