Haven Veterinary Services

11/04/2026

Such a beautiful girl! 🐈‍⬛

Everyone, meet Seven!

Cats: Unknown
Dogs: Unknown
Kids: No

Sweet Seven is a 7-year-old girl who has gone through a tough period in her life recently and is ready for a new chapter filled with comfort, patience, and love.

Seven spent much of her life living outdoors with a caring individual who loved her dearly. Unfortunately, circumstances changed and her owner needed to focus on taking care of himself, which meant making the difficult decision to find Seven a new home.

Seven was extremely nervous when she first arrived at the shelter and spent all of her time hiding from people. Thanks to our amazing staff and volunteers, she has really come out of her shell and is excited to show her affectionate side. We weren't sure how she would feel about a total stranger, but with one of our volunteers present, she walked right over to the new person to give kitty bonks and ask for pats.

We are still learning about Seven and are unsure how she feels about other cats or dogs. What we do know is that Seven would prefer a home without children, where she can have a peaceful environment and a person who understands her needs. She will likely require a home where she has a lot of space to explore, but may manage in a smaller space with a human who will provide her supervised outdoor explorations.

Seven is ready to show someone what a wonderful companion she can be. She is looking for a quiet, calm home where she can feel safe, settle in at her own pace, and enjoy the comforts of indoor living.

Seven's adoption fee is $225 + tax and includes:
Spay
Microchip
Vaccinations
Deworming
Flea treatment
Negative SNAP test

Seven's adoption fee is $225 + tax.

If you think Seven could be the perfect addition to your home, the next step is to complete an adoption application using the link below.

Application:https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/NWAS_Cat_Adoption_Application_2026.pdf

If you have any questions about Seven or our adoption process, please contact the shelter at [email protected] or 604-519-2008.

11/04/2026

This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week!

We are sending a huge THANK YOU to all the incredible people in animal shelters, from staff to volunteers to animal services officers.

Your work makes a profound difference, from reuniting animals with their loving owners, to assisting families that need support, and creating new families through adoption.

To those looking to support their local shelter, please take a moment this week to find out how you can help. Your help, in any form, will allow this lifesaving and important work to continue!

10/30/2026

This is the best thing we've seen in a while! 🎃

10/29/2026

Mango is a big sweetie, and we love her name! 🥭

UPDATE: Adoption Pending!!

Meet Mango! Your next adventure buddy!

Kids: Older teens, maybe
Dogs: Well-matched
Cats: No, thank you

At just 1.5 years old, Mango is a beautiful German Shepherd/Collie mix with a big heart, lots of energy, and so much potential. Sadly, Mango was abandoned by her owner during an eviction, but she’s ready to leave that chapter behind and find a family who will give her the love, stability, and guidance she deserves.

Mango is a loving, enthusiastic girl who’s always ready to go, go, go! She’s food motivated, which will be a huge bonus when it comes to learning new skills and building good habits. She’s still a work in progress and will need a family committed to her training using positive reinforcement methods only. With patience, consistency, and plenty of rewards, Mango has all the potential to blossom into an amazing companion!

A few things to know about Mango:
Training is a must - she’ll thrive with positive reinforcement, structure, and an outlet for all that energy.
Big girl bark - While she isn't a constant barker, a detached home may be preferred for the times she does exert her voice.
Loving, energetic, and VERY food motivated!

Mango still needs to be spayed, but she’s available for a foster-to-adopt placement while she waits for her procedure.
She is:
Microchipped
Vaccinated
Dewormed
Flea-treated

Mango is looking for an active, committed home that’s excited to help her learn, grow, and become the best version of herself. If you’re ready for a fun-loving sidekick who will keep you moving and reward your efforts with lots of love, Mango might just be your girl!

Mango's adoption fee is $350, plus tax.

If you think Mango could be the perfect addition to your family, the next step is to complete an adoption application using the link below.

If you have any questions about Mango or our adoption process, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 604-519-2008.

Application:https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/NWAS_Dog_Adoption_Application_2026.pdf

10/28/2026

Halloween fireworks can be really scary for shelter dogs, especially at night without their human caregivers to offer comfort.

Dogs with known fear, anxiety, or noise sensitivity may benefit from situational medications.

Now is the time to ask your vet!

10/21/2026

Have you ever heard of “black cat bias”? Research shows that black cats generally experience lower adoption rates and higher risk of euthanasia compared to cats of any other colour.

There’s also an urban legend that black cats adopted around Halloween are at risk of being used in rituals…but there’s no evidence this actually happens! Some shelters pause black cat adoptions in October out of caution, but these policies are only keeping black cats in shelters even longer! The bottom line is that there's never a bad time to adopt a house panther.

10/20/2026

Happy Registered Veterinary Technician appreciation week! We are grateful for all of the RVTs who work so hard to support animals and people in shelters and beyond! Thank you for all you do!

10/15/2026

We will be a little less available at the end of this week, and there's a great reason!

This Friday- Sunday, Dr. Gordon is virtually attending the Clinical Animal Behaviour Conference, hosted by the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago. The theme this year is ""Evolving Together: Advancing Our Understanding of Behavior." Topics include feline behaviour, aggression, training, reducing fear/ anxiety/ stress, and more! She is especially excited to learn from a veterinary social worker about grief, collaboration, and trust in behaviour care.

Looking forward to learning lots and bringing some knowledge back to support our shelter behaviour cases! More info: https://avsab.org/annual-cabc-conference/

10/11/2026

Happy thanksgiving! We're closed Monday, October 12th and will be back on Tuesday October 13th. We hope you have a wonderful long weekend surrounded by family (including pets), friends, and great food!