philanthropists every- where are packing up their non-perishable food supplies; picking out new toys and. _ donating money for families in need this festive season. Animals are often over- looked during this scason of giving however, so the SPCA is asking for help as it begins BC Benkers, Maria eens sentoss ency; just one of f agencies which 8 Banks 4 its annual pet food drive, The 13th Annual SPCA Food. Bank began on Dec. 1. and is accepting donations of pet food, both canned and dry, and other pet-related = items such as toys, “treats,” and usable towels and blankets to line cages. “The holiday scason is an especially sad time of year at the SPCA aa 5 2 NEWS (toto Grad Ledwitse_ because the animals in our care don't have families to share fi s with. The food drive really illustrates how niuch people care and helps bring a little joy to a lor of animals,” says Doug Hooper, executive director of the Vancouver Regional SPCA. Donations can be dropped off at the North Vancouver shelter as well as participating pet stores and veterinary hos- pitals. Human's name: lan, eight vears old. Pei's name and age: Buster, a nine-year-old Norfolk terrier. Favourite activities: Buster's favourite activity is digging and chewing — especially things he shoulda’t dig in and chew on. You can also support @ work the SPCA does for ani- mals, and keep track of your monthly engagements, by purchasing a 2000 SPCA wall calendar. Curious cows, — playful dogs and fat cats adorn the glossy pages, along with ani- mal-relatred quotations and helpful monthly care tips to help you keep your pet in good shape. The calendars cost $10 including taxes. One hundred Favourite treat: He likes ‘ust about anything; although cheese is always welcome, especially cheddar. Pet tale: Buster once engaged in his favourite activity — dig- ging and chewing ona compost bin Ouilt by his dad. He was so industrious and efficient at his chosen task that he damaged his teeth and needed extensive dental work. In fact, one of his canine teeth was so badly destroyed that he needed a Silver crown. “He looks like a tedd:r beat,” says mom Vicki of Buster, “But he's really a little buildozer.” if you would like to appear with your pet in Pet Pause, please write to Terry Peters c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C., ¥7M 2H4. Or send e-mail to . t forget the animals er cent of the proceeds will” - clp the SPCA to care for the. many sick, injured and home- - less animals who pass through ~: their doors every day. ~*~. The SPCA wall calendars are available at Bank of Nova’ Scotia branches, participating pet stores and veterinary has-"’: pitais and at your focal SPCA - Shelter and Animal Hospital. Call the North. Van si for more informatio: 7484. ‘ — Deana Lancaster. | We'd like to thank BC Bankers for being our biggest depositor. | Thaaks to thelr unwavering suppor, United Wey has received more donations from banks and their employees than any other industry in Britich Columbia. in ‘act, these incredible commurty builders contlbuted more than $2,700,000 to United Wey last year, Bank volunteers also donated thousands of houis of the time to suppert United Way"s efforts to help strengthen local communities. We salute thelr efforts and encourage other industries to participate in the 1999 campaign. x CS ae eS i oar at er