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When there is a cat roaming the neighbourhood without a collar and ID tags the first thought is often to trap the cat and bring him or her to the local BC SPCA branch. However, it is important to keep in mind that not all homeless cats will be happy living with people. Kittens who …
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News Category: Pet care
A microchip is the most reliable form of permanent identification that you can provide for your pet. One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime and a microchip can make a difference by reuniting lost pets with their families. In honour of Check the Chip day, the BC Pet Registry is sharing three …
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News Category: Pet care
The BC SPCA ran an expanded vaccine clinic for pet guardians who are homeless or living in SROs after an outbreak of parvovirus claimed the lives of at least four dogs. The vaccines were offered through Charlie’s vet clinic, which is held on the last Thursday of every month in Oppenheimer Park. “These clinics provide …
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Question: My indoor cat seems bored. How can I make my home more cat-friendly without it looking like a cat jungle gym? While dogs are content to live at ground level with their social group, cats use space differently. To meet a house cat’s needs in our homes requires us to think like the ancestral …
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The BC SPCA recognizes that animals can help kids develop empathy and offers summer camp programs to create healthier communities. A child’s ability to imagine themselves in another person’s shoes is a valuable skill needed to build strong friendships and relationships. Yet, research from the University of Michigan suggests that kids are 40 per cent …
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On Father’s Day we celebrate the important role dads play in our lives. Father figures like Uncle Leo are just as vital in helping to raise the next generation. This cat has adjusted well to his new role as a foster dad. His guardian Hailey Kathler was initially worried that Leo might be territorial towards …
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News Category: Pet care
The BC SPCA applauds Vernon City Council for approving an amendment to the city’s bylaws that covers basic standards of care and appropriate housing conditions for animals. “We’re so pleased on behalf of animals in our community to see these changes be approved,” says SPCA Vernon & District branch manager Chelsea Taylor. In the updated …
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News Category: Pet care
The BC SPCA is warning Port Alberni-area dog owners to ensure their pets are vaccinated against parvovirus after two dogs from the north side of the city were brought into SPCA care suffering from a strong strain of the virus. Parvovirus, or parvo, is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that attacks the …
News Category: Pet care
Kitten season is the time of year when the most kittens come into SPCA care. Female cats go into heat when the days get longer and can have multiple litters starting in early spring until the fall. Stray and feral cats that live outdoors and owned cats that go outside will find each other. Females …
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Hugo is recovering at the Vancouver SPCA after having surgery to remove about 100 hair bands and elastics from his stomach. He is the second cat in two weeks to arrive at the branch after eating non-food material. Some cats who have a long-term habit of eating non-food items have a compulsive disorder called Pica. …
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