CARE Network (Coastal Animal Rescue & Education Network)
PO Box 887 V0R 2Z0 Tofino, BC, Canada

ANIMALS NEED A RIDE ON FEB 19 AND FEB 22 Furry companions need a ride from the coast to Port or further on Friday, Feb 19 and Monday, Feb 22. Are you heading across and have some room for four-legged friends? Please get in touch via 250 266 9663 or DM. ... Thank you for CAREing!

Anyone in Port Alberni today and able to bring a pup to the coast? Pls text 250 266 9663

EMERGENCY RIDE TO ERRINGTON NEEDED An injured shorebird needs a ride to Errington ASAP. Can you help? Please contact 250 266 9663 or send us a DM. Thank you for CAREing!

SAFE AT HOME! LOST DOG This little munchkin was found at Hotel ZED trying to cross the highway this morning. Do you know her and have can help to reunite guardian and pooch lady again? Please call Hotel Zed front desk at 250-725-2323.... Thank you for CAREing!

RIDE TO PORT & BACK NEEDED - FEB 2 & 3 Several dogs need a ride to Port Alberni and back to the coast on February 2 and 3. Are you available to help them out one way or both? Please get in touch via DM or send a text message to 250 266 9663.... Thank you for CAREing!

Firewood By Donation! CARE Network still has LOADS of year-old and fresh wood rounds available by donation and we need it all moved soon. We can probably also sort out delivery by donation... Pls message or text us (250 266 9663) if you want some wood.

New Plan: The work party has been cancelled but we can schedule folks (individuals, families or household bubbles) willing to help by appointment over the coming week. Pls msg or text us... 250 266 9663New Plan: The work party has been cancelled but we can schedule folks (individuals, families or household bubbles) willing to help by appointment over the coming week. Pls msg or text us... 250 266 9663

Anyone headed to Port or beyond from the coast this aft or tomorrow AM? An injured bird needs a ride. Pls text 250 266 9663

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID PRECAUTIONS: Storm Clean Up Work Party this Weekend! Saturday 10 to Noon. If you are available to help chainsaw, move log rounds or branches, and/or split firewood, please send us a direct message via FB. We are hoping to also arrange for a few dump runs. If you have tools that you can bring - wheelbarrow, shovel, gloves, axe, trailer, etc. - great! Regarding Covid, we will be limiting the number of volunteers in attendance, only working outdoors, and ...keeping bubbles separated. Firewood will be available by donation. Pls DM us to make a plan. Thanks!

Thanks to Soteria Strategies for donating some sweet kennels today!

URGENT RIDE TO PORT NEEDED Our shelter has been compromised by the storm and we are in urgent need of a ride for 1 or 2 two dogs to Port Alberni ASAP. Can you help? Please get in touch via 250 266 9663. ... Thank you

FOUND Lost Beagle on Cox Bay! Little Rudy, a male Beagle, is staying at LBLR with his parents and ran off this morning around 8.50AM. Have you seen him around Cox Bay area?... Please get in touch with 250 532 3169 if you have any information on his whereabouts. Thank you so much CAREing.

In need of ESBILAC Milk Replacer for puppies from Port Alberni! Little hungry puppies are in need of Esbilac milk formula. Do you have some at home or would you be able to donate the formula to the CARE Network, pick it up from Bosley's in Port and bring it to Tofino/Ukee? (Ocean Pet Supplies is out of stock)... Please get in touch via text or call to 250 266 9663 or direct message. Thank you for CARing and filling some rumbling bellies!

The storm almost took out one of the animal shelter buildings! Fortunately no one was injured. But several fences were destroyed. We will need donations to fix the fences and get back to operational. This has been our busiest year yet and now this... Donations can be made via www.carenetwork.ca/get-involved or by direct transfer to [email protected] Thank you!

Anyone headed across the island (from Tofino or Ukee) tonight or tomorrow? A little feathered friend needs a ride. Pls text 250 266 9563

RIDE FROM ERRINGTON TO COAST NEEDED! A recovered offshore bird is in need of a ride from Errington out to the west coast to be released again in the next coming days. Would you be available to help this little fella to get across the island and eventually out to the open ocean again?... Please send a message to 250 266 9663 or send us a PM. Thank you so much for CAREing!

RIDE FOUND! Ride to Errington needed! This little injured Saw-whet owl is in need of a ride to Errington asap. Can you take her all the way or perhaps only part of it (Coast to Port, Port to Errington)?... Please send us a dm, text to or call us at 250 266 9663. Thank you for CAREing!

We thought we might need to help catch a chicken on the beach in Tofino today! We have geared up since our last chkn call-out. Check out our donated Chicken Walker!

Injured Crow Needs a Ride from the Coast to Port Alberni or Errington. If you can help today or tomorrow pls text 260 266 9663

You can support local animals in need while shopping for unique gifts locally at www.carenetwork.ca/shop Check out the locally made cat & dog toys, shelter donations and of course our secret ingredient, CARE's own calming Rescue Me spray for animals and their caregivers.

CARE is in need of some goods, if you got any to donate,please get in touch!

In-kind Donations Needed! The CARE Network is in need of different in-kind donations and hopefully you can help! To keep our four-legged friends occupied and well fed:... - Food/Treat dispenser balls - Chew/Bully sticks or similar - Canned dog food To clean up doggies #2's: - A lot of biodegradable poop bags We have wonderful on-site living volunteers now and we would like to create a cozier space for them. Do you have any of the following items you do not need anymore and wanted to pass them on for a long time: - 2x Twin/Double size duvet - 4x Twin/Double size duvet covers - Rugs & runners - Throws & cushions - Floor & table lamps - Fairy lights - Posters, pictures or wall hangings - Any solar lights - Plates/Bowls/Mugs - Tupperware - 1x Big Pot with lid Please get in touch with us via direct message, email to [email protected] or send us a text message to 250 266 9663. Thank you so much for your support!

Ride to Port needed! A small injured dog is in need of a ride to Port tomorrow morning. Are you available to help this little suffering fella? Please get in touch via pm or text to 250 266 2996. Thank you.

HOME WAS FOUND! LOOKING FOR GUARDIAN - UKEE This lovely Shepherd dog lady was found roaming Rainforest Drive and almost got hit by a car. She has a tag, but no owner contact information. Do you know her and her guardian? ... Please contact 604 369 6042 Thank you for CAREing!

Donations Still Needed For The Animal Shelter: Anyone have a little camping propane heater kicking around? How about a rechargeable bluetooth speaker for the dogs? A tablet with cellular capacity? Pls text 250 266 9663 Thx!

Opportunity: We are looking for a few good people to join our Animal Care & Cleaning Team to help local animals. You must be okay with getting jumped on with pee-soaked paws, have proficient dog poo picking up skills, and have as much patience as you have love for animals. We need help with walking dogs, cuddling cats and cleaning up after them. Please sign up here (https://www.carenetwork.ca/get-involved - under the Volunteer Your Time link) and we can get you started as soon as tomorrow - 12 walks a day are currently needed! Care & Cleaning Team patches are the way...

FOUND LOOKING FOR GUARDIAN! This lovely male dog was found on Pacific Rim Hwy on the corner of TinWis Resort, outbound earlier this morning. He was wet and probably had a swim before. ... If you have any information on this dogs guardian or are you missing your pooch? Please contact Tofino RCMP: 250 725 3242 Thank you!

Donations Needed: CARE's local 100% solar powered animal shelter needs more solar and battery capacity to operate through the dim winter. A slightly used system (panels, batteries and inverter) is currently available for a limited time for just $10K (value: $15K to $16K). We will be starting a short-term crowdfund campaign. If you can use a charitable tax receipt for your donation text us at 250 266 9663. Thanks for supporting the animals!

UPDATE: Coco was found! LOST DOG at Ty-Histanis area Have you seen a grey mini Schnauzer in Ty-Histanis area? Coco has a longer coat than seen on the picture and is still wearing a collar and a leash. She is dearly missed by her family.... If you have seen Coco or have any information on her whereabouts please get in touch with: 250 726 8604 Thank you so much for keeping an eye out!

Ride Needed to Emerg Vet in Nanaimo (from Tofino/Jct): an injured, sweet medium sized dog needs help. Pls text 250 266 9663

FOUND: The kind person who took care of Bo was found and the owner and Bo will be reunited soon! UPDATE: Bo might have made it out to the coast with the help of a friendly stranger. If you see him around please contact 250 415 3666.... Lost dog @ Taylor River Rest Area, Hwy 4 A black & white ShihTzu named Bo went missing at Taylor River Rest Area today. If you come across Bo or have relevant information please contact 250 415 3666. Thank you so much for keeping an eye out for Bo!

RIDE FROM PORT TO TOFINO/UKEE NEEDED! A couple of cats and dogs are in need of a ride from Port Alberni to the Tofino/Ukee junction on Tuesday, October 13th in the afternoon around 3.30pm. If you can help these lovely furballs we would love to hear from you - send a text message to 250 266 9663 or dm us.

RIDE NEEDED: 1, 2 or 3 crated dogs desperately need a ride from Ucluelet or the jct to the big city. If anyone can help with 1, 2 or 3 of them, or even a leg of the journey in the coming days please text 250 266 9663

UPDATE: Dog and guardian are reunited! Found Dog / Port Albion Rd Do you happen to know this pooch? He or she is a Shepherd/Husky mix and was found on Port Albion Rd around 12.30m today. ... If you have any further information on the dogs guardian or you are missing him/her please get in touch with 213 706 9508 Thank you so much for CAREing!

Dog Fosters Needed in Qualicum/Parksville/Oceanside: anyone available or know anyone available? Pls text 250 266 9663

Donations Needed: Canned Cat Food. Good quality for some growing kitties ideally. Thx. Pls text 250 266 9663

Update: Family Found! Do you know this dog? Pls text 250 266 9663

FOUND! Ride still Needed For a Sweet Bird: Tofino/Ucluelet to Port Alberni or Errington. Pls text 250 266 9663

RIDE NEEDED TODAY: This special visitor needs a ride to Port or Errington today. Anyone able to take him? Pls text 250 266 9663

Cat Foster Needed: Do you have cat whispering abilities? We have a timid young guy who needs a patient foster home to teach him that humans can be friends. Might that be you? We couldn't get a decent photo of him so this lovely is his stand in. Please text 250 266 9663.

Hi, I'm Kevin the rooster. I need a new home. I am a respectful coopmate with the ladies. I am also good with my human neighbours. I am of the Easter Egger clan, some call us lap chickens. I live on the west coast but am happy to relocate. If you think we may be a good match, PM CARE Network here to discuss details. Cock-a-doodle-do mother cluckers.

Ride Needed Today: Nanaimo to Tofino (or close). Can anyone help a sweet dog on the first leg of her road to recovery? She is being released from the emerg. vet today and needs a ride home. Pls text 250 266 9663 Thx!

Cool windows needed for the animal shelter. Anyone have one or several framed windows to donate? Pls send a text, perhaps with a photo, to 250 266 9663.

- Transport completed - Ride for injured owl needed! We are looking for a ride for an injured owl to either Port or Errington asap. ... Are you able to help? Please get in touch with 250 266 9663 or via direct message. Thank you for CAREing!

GUARDIAN FOUND! Lost dog on Chesterman North! This little pooch was found wandering around Chesterman North looking for his/her guardian. Do you know him/her and can notify the owner?... Please get in touch with +16049060166 Thank you for CAREing!

Ride Needed For 2 Cats From Port Alberni to Ukee or Tofino Tomorrow Afternoon - anyone available? Please text 250 266 9663

ISO In-Kind Donations! The CARE Network is in need of a couple of things. Perhaps you have one or two of them and wanted to get rid of them for a long time? We would love to take them of your hands: - Buckets with lids - all sizes and shapes... - Brooms - Dust pans - Scrubbies, sponges & dish brushes - Bio degradable soap - Sturdy shelving units - Clean duvet covers (twin or queen size) - Pillows Please get in touch via direct message or text - 250 266 9663. Thank you so much for CAREing about animals in need!

Locally made out of recycled materials, Dog Patch Cat Toys now available!