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The BC SPCA’s Kamloops & District Branch was able to help spay/neuter 440 cats in 2019 thanks to a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® of Canada. The branch was able to offer subsidized spay/neuter surgeries in partnership with local veterinary clinics to cat guardians in the North Shore and Brocklehurst areas. “The moment the program …
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A missing pet is a guardian’s worst nightmare, as your mind reels with all the dangers your furry friend faces away from your care. That’s how retired teacher Ray Furlotte felt when his orange tabby, Lily, managed to escape their home on a cold winter day. Furlotte worried that he might never see his beloved …
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Cold weather can present some challenges, but it doesn’t mean you have to put the brakes on your pet’s physical activity. If you’re trying to keep your pooch active in the winter, and you need to stay inside, here are some tips and tricks to take advantage of. 1. Short, high-energy games If there’s enough …
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When Shirley Buckton, 83, was diagnosed with dementia her family worried that she might have to part with her beloved dog, Tina. Buckton’s daughter, Kathy Zimmer, managed to find one of the few care homes that would allow pets, but Tina struggled to adjust. The four-year-old Chihuahua terrier cross had received very little training or …
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The BC SPCA applauds Duncan’s city council for updating its animal care and control bylaw and notes that the changes are a positive step towards improving animal welfare in the area. Under the new rules, owned cats who are allowed to go outdoors must be spayed or neutered in addition to having sufficient identification. These …
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No responsible and loving pet guardian would ever want to cause their dog to suffer. But working with a badly behaved dog can be overwhelming and lead some guardians to chose a trainer who teaches by force. It doesn’t have to be this way! There are humane dog trainers out there who can get the …
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We asked our AnimalKind accredited dog trainers to share what they think dogs wish their owners knew about dog training. What are the most common errors? What are some training tips that produce long-term results? Jeanne Shaw from Love 2 Play Your dog doesn’t have to be able to do everything…pick a few things …
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The BC SPCA Chilliwack branch has been able to locate, spay/neuter and rehabilitate over 100 community cats with the help of a BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant. SPCA Chilliwack branch staff and volunteers collaborated with several other organizations to help community cats living in two colonies. The largest colony was comprised of 109 cats …
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Collars are important for your dog to have, so you can fasten an ID tag, a dog license and leash – but it’s important to ensure your canine pal has the right kind of collar. “The BC SPCA recommends flat dog collars as opposed to prong, choke or shock collars,” says BC SPCA manager of …
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Meetups in parks for puppers – and their people – are becoming more popular these days. Scroll through social media and it’s not hard to find photos of dogs lined up in a photo op after a day of socializing anMeetups in parks for puppers – and their people – are becoming more popular these …
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