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The boys are back in town! 🐻✨Grinder and Coola have officially emerged from their 144-day winter slumber on Grouse Mount...
04/19/2026

The boys are back in town! 🐻✨

Grinder and Coola have officially emerged from their 144-day winter slumber on Grouse Mountain Resort, and the stats are in!

⚖️ Grinder: 970 lbs ➡️ Woke up feeling sleek.
⚖️ Coola: 1,025 lbs ➡️ Still the heavy-weight champ.
🥗 First Meal: A giant pile of romaine lettuce (the ultimate grizzly green juice).

This isn't just any wake-up call, 2026 marks 25 years of these two iconic ambassadors calling Vancouver home. 🏔️

🐾 PAWS UP: While we celebrate our resident grizzlies, remember that bears all over BC are waking up hungry. If you’re hitting the trails with your dog this weekend, keep them leashed and stay alert!

🔗 Read the full story, check the Bear Cam link, and get spring safety tips at the link in our bio!

04/19/2026

We got over 20 reactions on one of our posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

No one should ever have to choose between their health and their family. 💔🐾A recent BC Civil Resolution Tribunal ruling ...
04/14/2026

No one should ever have to choose between their health and their family. 💔🐾

A recent BC Civil Resolution Tribunal ruling has sent shockwaves through the local pet community. A woman in crisis placed her pets in what she thought was "emergency foster" care—only for the rescue to rehome them permanently without her consent.

While the Tribunal awarded her damages, her dog and cats are gone. It’s a heartbreaking reminder that our pets are family, not just property.

What you need to know to stay safe:
📜 Paperwork is Key: Never rely on verbal agreements. Ensure "Temporary Foster" is clearly written.
⏰ Define Timelines: Get specific return dates and extension protocols in writing.
📞 Stay Connected: Missed communication is often cited as "abandonment"—keep check-ins frequent.

Read the full story here : https://barkcouver.com/the-emergency-foster-trap-bc-tribunal-rules-in-favor-of-pet-owner-after-rescue-rehomed-her-pets/

No one should have to choose between a roof over their head and their best friend. 🏠🐾The and are calling on the BC gov...
04/12/2026

No one should have to choose between a roof over their head and their best friend. 🏠🐾

The and are calling on the BC government to finally fulfill the "Pet Promise" ending no-pet clauses in purpose-built rentals.

Since 2014, over 12,400 pets have been surrendered in BC simply because their owners couldn't find a place to live. It’s time for a change. ✊🐕

The Full Scoop:
✅ Research shows pet owners stay in rentals longer (average 46 months!).
✅ Existing pet deposits are more than enough to protect landlords.
✅ Ontario has banned these clauses for 30 years—why hasn't BC?

🔗 Read the full breakdown and see how you can help at the link in our bio!

🦁 Rest in Peace, Boomer. Today we say goodbye to a true Vancouver legend. Boomer, the rescue lion who captured BC’s hear...
04/09/2026

🦁 Rest in Peace, Boomer.
Today we say goodbye to a true Vancouver legend. Boomer, the rescue lion who captured BC’s heart after his famous 2008 escape, has passed away at age 18.

From a backyard pet to the king of Aldergrove, Boomer taught us all about the power of rescue and the importance of animal advocacy. 🐾

Full tribute to his incredible life at Barkcouver.com. 🗞️

🚨 Does an adoption agency "own" your dog forever?A new B.C. Tribunal ruling is shaking up how we look at adoption contra...
04/09/2026

🚨 Does an adoption agency "own" your dog forever?

A new B.C. Tribunal ruling is shaking up how we look at adoption contracts. Grizzly, a local Husky, was almost taken away from his family over a missed neutering appointment, even though his owner was following her vet's health advice.

The court officially stepped in, ruling that Grizzly belongs in his stable, loving home. 🐾

We want to hear from the pack: Should adoption agencies have the right to take a dog back if a contract is breached, or should an owner’s vet have the final say on health timing? 👇

Full story on Barkcover.com 🗞️

🚨 PARKING ALERT: Spanish Banks Dog Beach Rates Have More Than Doubled.If you’re heading to the beach this week, keep an ...
04/08/2026

🚨 PARKING ALERT: Spanish Banks Dog Beach Rates Have More Than Doubled.

If you’re heading to the beach this week, keep an eye on the meter. We’ve noticed a massive jump in parking fees at Spanish Banks.

In July 2025, you could park for $3.15 for 2 hours. As of April 7, 2026, the rate is $6.38 for only 1.5 hours.

That is a 100% price increase for 25% less time. For daily commuters, this "pet tax" adds up fast. It’s becoming harder for everyone in the pack to access our city's best off-leash spaces.

Have you seen price hikes at other Vancouver parks? Let us know in the comments. 👇

Read the full breakdown at Barkcouver.com (link in bio). 🗞️

03/10/2026

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02/28/2026

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