Kootenay Canines Off Leash Adventures

04/16/2026

Happy 12th Birthday Aspen! 🎂

11/16/2025

Today has been a tough day, today I had to say goodbye to one of the absolute best dogs that I know. For 13 years I have had her with me, 13 years of being the best girl ever, for putting up with my endless dress up shenanigans and 13 years of her being the best companion and side kick that a girl could ask for. She came to me as a puppy and stole my heart off the get go, she lived her life large and loud, the only way she knew how and she liked her boys big and bold as well and was always a constant companion to all my Great Danes.

As I light a candle and say goodbye to my beloved Gertie Girl, I’m holding both the darkness of grief and the light of gratitude. I am so thankful for the years of companionship we shared, for her endless affection, and for the unconditional love she gave so freely.

You are already missed beyond words, my sweet girl. Thank you for every moment, every memory, and every bit of joy you brought into my life. May your soul run toward the light, and may my boys be waiting for you at the gate.

Rest well, my beloved Gertie Girl

11/01/2025

Happy Howl-O-Ween from the Kootenay Canines Boo Crew! 🎃

10/16/2025

It's official Howl-O-Ween at Kootenay Canines! 👻 🐾

Kicking things off is Maisy the Bat Babe rocking her purple collar and matching headband serving purple glam with a side of bat-titude!

Stay tuned all month long to see the rest of the Boo Crew with their best Howl-O-Ween looks!

07/07/2024

With temperatures expected to soar this week, we will be starting pick up for our adventure walks at 8 AM to ensure the safety and well-being of our team members. By beginning earlier, we can enjoy our walks while avoiding the hottest part of the day.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing your pups next week!!

Heat warning issued for NELSON BC
Starting Sunday July 7, 2024

This is a heat warning. Elevated temperatures are expected and there is a moderate risk to public health.

Where: Southern BC interior
When: Beginning Sunday and continuing through next week
What: Daytime highs reaching the high 30s with overnight lows in the high teens.

Remarks: A building ridge of high pressure over the region will usher in very high temperatures beginning Sunday.

🌳If you’re outdoors, we encourage people to use shaded green spaces throughout the City including Lakeside Park, Gyro Park, and Lion’s Park.

💦Public water fountains are also available at Lakeside Park (Concession Building, soccer fields, and Rotary Shelter), Lions Park, and the Port-a-Loo on the corner of Baker and Hall Street.

▪️ If you are looking to get inside to cool down, use available public spaces to escape the heat, including:
• The Nelson Library (10 am-6 pm Monday to Sat, Tues & Thursday open til 7pm - Closed Sunday)
• Community Recreation & Senior Centres
• Religious Centres
• Spray Parks, public pools, and other shaded green areas (Lakeside Park, Gyro Park, Lions Park)
• ANKORS - Monday to Sunday 1-5pm

🥵 Some signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses may include (but are not limited to):
• Muscle cramps
• Rash
• Dizziness and/or fainting
• Nausea

For a full list of symptoms check out: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthli.../heat-related-illness

If you are concerned for yourself or someone else please call 9-1-1

Environment Canada and the BCCDC advises:

Heat affects everyone, but the risks are greater for: seniors, people who live alone, people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease, people with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety, people with substance use disorders, people with limited mobility.

Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space.

Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache, unusually dark urine) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies.

Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.

Never leave susceptible people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle

If you are in an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.

To get more information:Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/heat-related-illness.

Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness.

Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using .

04/18/2024

Take my money!!!

01/30/2024

Having a great adventure hanging with the Kootenay Canines crew today!

01/20/2024

You're welcome! 🤣😂

12/01/2023

Cookie is feeling the happiness of the Holiday Season on this fine December morning 🎄

11/28/2023

Love my job and all my wonderful team members, here's some smiling faces to bring some joy to your day

09/29/2023

Please join us in welcoming Miss Maisy as our newest Kootenay Canines crew member! This little darling is full of joy and is always up for getting her game of chase on with all her new found friends. Welcome to the team sweetie pie you're a perfect fit!