Remembering Tanner
“Tanner was a wonderful dog and integral part of our family. Over the last few years we have made many happy memories with our little man and we will always cherish our time with him.” – Shauna and Mavreen Tanner was the sweetest boy on the west coast. A little shy at first, it didn’t take long for him to completely charm whoever he happened to be meeting. He stole many hearts along the way. With a troubled start, Tanner was one of the lucky ones and was rescued by animal lovers Shauna and Mavreen. Thanks to them he got… read more >>
Remembering Jake
“Sweet Jake…At my side for sixteen years. My constant companion through it all. A fast friend to everyone you met…Human and otherwise. Sleep well my little man. There will never be another dog like you, and my heart will never be the same…” – Lisa Winn Jake was true friend for many years to our good friend and Ladybird co-founder Lisa Winn. Her love for animals shone brightly when Jake was by her side and by her side did he stay. Through thick and thin, Jake was a loyal companion. He traveled from east to west coast along the Trans Canada… read more >>
Remembering Marta
Marta, the gentle giant, could not have been a better friend to Ali. Large in stature and sweet in demeanor, this Great Dane was a girl who always stuck close by the side of her companion. And the two, side by side, were an unforgettable pair. Ali, sadly had to say goodbye to her best friend this year and it wasn’t an easy thing to do. Life goes on, but the little (or big, in this case) paw prints of our beloved furry friends are deeply imprinted on the path behind us. RIP Marta May. A donation was made by… read more >>
Stella, Pickles, Perry and Parker
Status: Adoptable soon Age: Mom – Stella ( 4 years); Kittens – Pickles, Perry and Parker (1 month) Arrival Date: December 15th, 2011 Species: Cats Gender: Female adult and three male kittens Likes: Purring, cuddling, hopping around, exploring… Dislikes: None as of yet Notes: Rescued from Hamilton Animal Control this family of cats came to us in rough shape. All four of them had upper respiratory virus, and Stella (mom) and Pickles (runt) had some other problems for which they required medical attention. These cats have all been through a great ordeal in a short time, but are now settling… read more >>
Hamilton Music Notes – Ladybird Sanctuary Fundraiser
View Magazine, by Ric Taylor Back in 2002, four area singer/songwriters came together as an extraordinary super group dubbed the Ladybird Sideshow but after a couple of years and one CD, Live at the Orange Lounge, one bird (Erin Smith) flew the coop and the remaining pursued their individual musical muses. Their friendship however, remained strong and a love for animals galvanized their bond. It was their mutual love for animals that compelled these musicians to continue the name but with an institution that could make a difference. “I’ve been doing animal rescue on my own in a small–scale way… read more >>
Newsletter | Volume 1 | Edition 2
Dearest Ladybird Animal Sanctuary Supporter, The Ladybird Animal Sanctuary would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting this cause in our first year. Since January 2011 the lives of 41 animals have been saved due of your kindness and donations. This is a HUGE feat for a budding organization. We’ve learned so much in this past year – the biggest thing being that we would be nowhere without our donors and supporters. We’ve also learned that WE CAN DO THIS! It just takes a little heart, hard work, and the help of your friends. SAVE… read more >>
Ladybird Saviors
By Michael Howie, Oakville Today The Ladybird Sideshow was a popular act, featuring four talented singer/songwriters that toured Canada and produced a record. When the band separated to pursue individual projects, one passion kept three of them together and has grown into the Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. “Lisa [Winn] always talked about how her dream would be to live on a farm and have animals all around who she could help,” explained Ladybird co-founder Janine Stoll. “We can do that,” we said. “Let’s start an animal sanctuary.” For the last year, co-founders Stoll, Winn and Melissa McClelland have worked tirelessly to… read more >>
Pet In a Snow Globe
Head down to PetValu December 10th to get a holiday photo of your beloved pet. PetValu is asking for a minimum donation and will generously be handing this over to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary! This money will go toward helping many animals in need this holiday season. Many thanks to Pet Valu from the Ladybird Animal Sanctuary!
A Sad Goodbye to Gilbert
We have sad news today. After winning his battle with Upper Respiratory Virus, our little Gilbert fought a very brave fight against a second unknown illness that saw him spending many days in a vet clinic hooked up to tubes and wires. His little body couldn’t handle whatever it was that was making him so sick and he eventually ended up unresponsive and in a coma. We spent many agonizing hours consulting with Gilbert’s foster mom and the vets at the clinic; it was decided that because there was no chance he would recover, he should be humanely euthanized. He… read more >>
Pet + Pose Calendar 2011
We are celebrating our first year of great success with a stunning calendar that puts animal and yoga lovers from across Canada in sharp focus. Pet + Pose 2012 is a fun and beautiful celebration of our love for yoga and our favorite furry friends. For each month, this calendar will feature a different photo submission from a fellow yogi and their beloved pet. To order your copy, please make a minimum donation of $20 per calendar by clicking the button below. If you would like multiple copies of the calendar please donate, then email us with your request to… read more >>
Good day for a rescue…
Gilbert was rescued today from a high-kill shelter in Hamilton, Ontario. He has a slight head tilt, most likely caused by severe ear mites. Gilbert has been treated at the vet, and his foster home will continue his treatment until he has a clean bill of health and is ready for adoption. Thank you to everyone who has donated to us, even though we don’t have our charitable status yet. (still working on it!) Rescuing sweet kittens like Gilbert is what your donations allow us to do!
Cat Registration and Microchip Clinic
On Saturday, October 1st, 2011, there will be two Cat Registration and Microchip Clinics offered to residents of the greater City of Hamilton (Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek). The locations of the Clinics are as follows: Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre at 192 Wentworth St. N. and Central Memorial Recreation Centre at 93 West Ave. S. The Clinics will run from 1:00pm until 3:30pm. The first 500 cats, 250 at each clinic, will be registered with the City of Hamilton Animal Services and Micro chipped all for the low cost of $12.50. This offer is regularly valued… read more >>
LAS at Locke Street Festival!
Join Lisa, Melissa and Janine at our booth at this year’s Lock Street Festival on Saturday, September 10 , starting at 10:00am! We’ll have some wonderful items for sale and auction with all proceeds going to the animals in our care. Several local artists have donated pieces to our cause and we are so thankful for that! Just to name a few… you will find Ali Bartlett, Blackbird Studios, Tor Lukasik-Foss, Striped Aardvark, Judy Birthelmer, Julie Fader, The DoneFors, Misha Fotos, The Paper Place, Lindsay Zier-Vogel, Sara Carvalho Jewellery, Albirg Creations, Birgie Ludlow, John Winn, Darlene MacNeil, Raf Michelli, Lisa… read more >>
Sweet summer update
We have lots of news since our last update! NEW ADOPTION NEWS Slinky has finally been adopted since coming into our care in December of last year. And to make his adoption even more special, he was reunited with his ‘sister’ Hermoine! Hermoine’s adopters decided they could add another kitty to the fold, and who better than Slinky! We wish them both a long happy life in their new home… All of Melissa’s foster kittens were adopted, as you know. But their mom Lucy remained without a home…until last week when Melissa’s parents decided to adopt her! How awesome… read more >>
Kittens for adoption
Remember our newborns? They’re big, happy and healthy now and ready to find new homes. We’re asking that this particular litter be adopted in pairs, as Camille and Fiona are a little shy, and would benefit from being adopted with one of their more outgoing siblings. It would give them added confidence in their forever home to have a kitty friend with them. Please contact us if you are interested in adopting a pair of these sweethearts!
Why we do what we do…
Remember our little guinea pig Oscar? He was neglected by his owners, then dumped at the Hamilton Animal Services shelter back in March. He had almost no use of his back legs, severe skin issues and he was underweight. The Ladybird Animal Sanctuary took Oscar from the shelter, got him some vet care, and placed him in a foster home. Well…look at Oscar now! The foster home did an amazing job! He’s been given proper nutrition since his rescue from the shelter and he has regained the full use of his back legs. His skin issues are long gone thanks… read more >>
Rest in peace Whiskers
Our hearts are broken to tell you that sweet little kitten Whiskers has passed away. She was thriving and doing well, but passed away unexpectedly a few days ago of unknown causes. Our vet has since done a medical check on the rest of the family, but is at a loss as to why whiskers died. In her short life, Whiskers touched many hearts, and caused many smiles, and for that we’re thankful to have met her. We’ll miss you Whiskers.
