Category Archives: Programs

Update: Mr. Bean Aug 2013

Update: Mr. Bean Aug 2013

In December last year we told you the story of Mr. Bean, a 10 week old kitten who had been surrendered to one of our veterinarian clinics. He had a broken femur and required surgery to remove the femoral head and have the leg pinned back into place. He was placed into foster care post… Read more

New Digs for Bunnies

New Digs for Bunnies

As you may remember, TRACS rescued over 800 Rabbits off the streets of Kelowna in 2008. These rabbits were due to be culled, but thanks to a partnership with the City, TRACS was able to trap them, provided medical attention where needed, foster care and sterilization. Once able they were released into sanctuaries to live… Read more

Stories: How Mr. Bean came into our lives

Stories: How Mr. Bean came into our lives

During a routine phone call with one of our regular clinics, we were told by the veterinarian that through a variety of circumstances a 10 week old kitten had been surrendered to their care. The male kitten had a broken femur and would have to have the femoral head removed and the leg pinned back… Read more

Happy Endings: The Video

Happy Endings: The Video

Be sure to watch our uplifting video created for TRACS by Taryn Lazarus. All of the animals seen here are either in TRACS sanctuaries or foster homes, or have found safe refuge with private caregivers. Read more

Bunny Stories: Penny’s Letter

Bunny Stories: Penny’s Letter

Dear Mom & Dad, It meant so much to me that both of you were with me at Dr. Wilson’s office as I crossed Rainbow Bridge. I know how difficult those moments were for you. As you wrote the “Ten Commandments for Bunny Parents,” I’ll bet you never thought that the one about being with… Read more

Kelowna’s New Feral Rabbit Relocation Program

March 2008 Kelowna’s feral bunnies are at risk. Under pressure from some local businesses and orchardists, several Kelowna councillors suggested the idea of lethal management as a tool to control the growing population of European rabbits within the city and regional district. TRACS, backed up by a rather large team of committed volunteers, responded. We… Read more