April 10, 2026Rae’s journey into volunteering with the BC SPCA began during a time of grief. “My 10 and 11-year-old dogs both passed in December 2022, and I wasn’t ready to adopt yet,” she shared. “But I wanted to interact and hang out with other dogs, so I decided to volunteer. Since then, I’ve been hooked!” What …
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April 10, 2026When Zoe first arrived at the BC SPCA, she was a little shaken and unsure what to make of her new surroundings. Earlier that day, Zoe and her guardian were involved in a car accident which left him struggling to breathe. Before calling the emergency services for himself, Zoe’s guardian first dialed the number for …
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February 10, 2022RuffLife Rescues are 8888 unique dog NFTs with their very own special treats. 40% of all the initial launch profits will be going to the BC SPCA to help dogs in need to find new homes. Rufflife has already donated more than $100,000 in proceeds to help animals! RuffLife’s Founder’s Story: When I was six …
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June 24, 2021It didn’t take long for news that 119 small dogs were surrendered to BC SPCA Animal Protection Officers in Fort Nelson to reach animals lovers across the province. When mister Blake heard that these dogs were in poor condition and needed urgent care, he immediately reached out asking how he could help. He connected with …
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December 11, 2020Restoring hope for animals in B.C. The BC SPCA’s community of supporters have been true role models of 2020’s motto: “We’re all in this together.” Our volunteers, staff, and donors have proven how resilient communities can be when they come together, and one of our corporate donors deserves a special mention: Canstar Restorations. Canstar partnered …
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October 27, 2020This year’s Offleashed celebration on Friday, October 23rd was virtually and literally a great success. Hundreds of BC SPCA supporters from around the province registered for Offleashed, which had a different look this year: it took place online. Even though they couldn’t gather as usual, animal lovers still came together to raise funds and make …
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September 2, 2020Born and raised in Gaspe Peninsula, Phyllis Vincent always had pets in her home. When she started a family of her own, she taught her children from a young age the importance of demonstrating compassion for animals. Her daughter, Penny, recounts how affected Phyllis became whenever she heard a story about a suffering animal. “But …
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March 24, 2020Dog-mom Gail McDowell embodies the word “generosity”. Gail is both a PAW Plan monthly donor and our main BC SPCA contact at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. “I was inspired to give because of my love for animals. I am very fortunate to say that animals have always been a part of my life: …
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February 1, 2020In the summer of 2014, Melinda and Mike Coghill opened up Port Moody’s very first craft brewery – Yellow Dog Brewing, named after their beloved yellow lab, Chase. Before opening the doors to their brand new business, they knew they wanted their company to give back to a cause near and dear to their hearts. …
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