Animals

Photo Paul Breland and Heather Hagen-Breland Spring marks the start of kitten season and it's a busy time for the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association.

The puppies at YVR Airport now have names. They are: Amelia, Wilbur and Orville in reference to famous historical figures that were pioneers of aviation. We’d like to introduce to the world for the first time - Amelia, Wilbur and Orville.

Vancouver Aquarium staff have released a lovelorn octopus into the ocean off the coast of Bowen Island. The aquarium says the female octopus was seen to be spending more time out of her den, a behaviour associated with looking for a mate.

News from YVR Airport isn't always about flight delays and bumpy landings. On Monday the YVR Airport Twitter account had just the thing to brighten any Vancouverite's morning: PUPPIES!

Meet Cedric. This brave rescue boxer has gone from being severely emaciated to on the path to adoption in the weeks since he's been in the care of the BC SPCA.

A Backyard Bird Garden, a special bird-friendly habitat for resident and migratory birds, is being unveiled March 1 at Vancouver's VanDusen Botanical Garden.

The couple had been vetted by the BC SPCA and had signed a contract stating they would not kill and/or eat the animal. But they didn't actually break any laws.

Expect a new kitty once a week because Van City Kitty is back! This week, we meet Nicole's little fuzzball, Dolly Gherkin. Name: Dolly Gherkin (Baby G, Gherk the Jerk, Baby Dolly) Breed/colouring: A basketball shaped torbie.

Since its launch, Vancouver's first cat cafe, the aptly named Catfe, has been incredibly popular--and they're nearing a record mark of cats adopted.

This one-day event will be a day full of "celebrity cats, food trucks, speakers, entertainment, shopping, adoptable cats and more!"