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Scotiabank and Okanagan Humane Society team up to help animals
Last year’s campaign raised more than $40,000, including up to $15,000 in matched donations from Scotiabank.
- Scotiabank and the Okanagan Humane Society are teaming up for the third year to raise funds, with the 'Fetching Funds' campaign hosting events at six branches in Penticton, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Vernon on Saturday, Sept. 19.
- Demand for emergency animal rescue has surged dramatically; OHS helped more than 5,200 animals in 2025 compared with more than 1,500 in 2022, requiring round-the-clock operations to manage emergencies.
- One recent case involved Chili, a four-month-old puppy who needed emergency surgery after a stick lodged in her eye. OHS provided urgent care, and she is now recovering in a foster home.
- Last year, the campaign raised more than $40,000, including up to $15,000 in matched donations from Scotiabank. District Vice President Larry Clements said funding allows the organization to say "yes" to animals in need every day.
- Residents can support the Fetching Funds campaign by donating online or attending events on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations provide emergency veterinary care, food, and transportation for animals awaiting loving homes.
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Scotiabank and Okanagan Humane Society team up to help animals
Scotiabank and the Okanagan Humane Society (OHS) are teaming up for the third year to raise money for animals in need across the Okanagan Valley. Last year, the campaign raised more than $40,000, including up to $15,000 in matched donations from Scotiabank. 'We are so excited to partner with OHS for...
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