In the month of July, the Okanagan Humane Society (OHS) found homes for more than 100 animals across the region. 

The summer is peak rescue season for OHS and last month the rescue had more than 300 animals in care.

鈥淭o find homes for more than 100 out of the 300 animals in OHS care, is pretty incredible,鈥� said volunteer Alysha Boehm. 

Most of the animals that come into care at OHS are rescues, said Boehm who added that one of her favourite parts about the charity is how everyone comes together from the community to give pets a second chance. 

鈥淓ach animal rescued by someone in our community is assisted likely by a volunteer who then helps to transport the animal to a local veterinarian partner for care for whatever they need, including spay or neuter,鈥� explained Boehm. 

After receiving a clean bill of health from the vet, the animal is placed into foster care before they find their forever home. 

Behind the scenes of a rescue situation, there are also volunteers coordinating efforts to ensure the best treatment for the animal. According to OHS, every animal that comes into its care can be helped by as many as 12 volunteers. 

OHS does not have a shelter, instead, it has fosters, so when the rescue has 300 animals in care those furry friends are placed into homes of volunteer fosters across the Okanagan from Osoyoos to the Shuswap. 

鈥淭his means we don鈥檛 have a capacity for animals, because if we have fosters we can keep saying yes to animals in need,鈥� said Boehm. 

OHS also partners with pet food stores such as Bosley鈥檚 in 琉璃神社 to help find animals homes that are available for adoption. 

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