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BC SPCA seizes seven dogs from snowy, freezing conditions

January 19, 2024

The BC SPCA has seized seven dogs from a property in Cherryville: two four-year-old standard poodles, a five-year-old Australian shepherd, a four-year-old cocker spaniel and three five- month-old Australian shepherd poodle mix puppies. “A concerned citizen called our animal helpline about the living conditions of these dogs,” says Eileen Drever, senior protection officer and stakeholder …

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Severely injured dog cries for help on isolated stretch of highway

January 17, 2024

Honey, a two-year-old pit bull terrier mix, was seriously injured and laying on the side of Highway 16 in Fort St. James, unable to move. Thankfully, her cries for help were heard by a Good Samaritan who stopped their car to investigate and brought her to the BC SPCA’s North Cariboo animal centre in Prince …

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Update: Peggy the stray cat with severely fractured front leg finds forever home!

January 5, 2024

It is hard to believe how much Peggy’s life has changed in just a few short weeks. In early December, a Good Samaritan saw her limping horribly and brought her to a local cat rescue. Because of her injury, she was surrendered to the BC SPCA’s Kamloops animal centre where she would receive the veterinarian …

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Kittens in cardboard box abandoned at front door of BC SPCA animal centre

December 21, 2023

Five four-week-old kittens were left in a cardboard box with nothing to keep them warm at the front door of the BC SPCA’s Victoria animal centre. Luckily, they were found by one of the staff just minutes after they were abandoned based on security camera footage. Unfortunately, the person who abandoned the kittens and their …

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Seriously injured kitten found on side of road requires surgery

December 19, 2023

WARNING: Graphic Image Three good Samaritans helped Fergus, a seriously injured six-month-old brown tabby kitten, get the care he needed after he was found on the side of a road in Abbotsford. When they took a closer look at Fergus it was obvious he had an injured leg and sadly all the skin and fur …

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Extremely starved dog found confined to crate in the dark slowly regaining weight

December 15, 2023

Luffy, a two-year-old pit bull terrier came into the BC SPCA’s care when he was surrendered to a BC SPCA animal protection officer responding to a complaint about the dog’s living conditions and health. The animal protection officer found him confined to a crate in a dark basement with no visible food or water. He …

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BC SPCA’s pet food banks provide 20% more meals as demand continues in 2023

December 12, 2023

The high cost of living continues to have an impact on both people and their pets. The BC SPCA’s pet food banks have seen a more than 20% increase in the number of meals they have provided in 2023 compared to the same time last year. “In 2022, the BC SPCA provided 532,000 meals to …

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Hearing impaired black Labrador suffering from serious dental problems found wandering on property

December 1, 2023

Kringle, a seven-year-old black Labrador Retriever, was found wandering alone on a residential property in Grand Forks and was brought to the BC SPCA’s South Okanagan animal centre. He was then transferred to the Kelowna animal centre. “Kringle is a very sweet old man, who based on the scars on his face, has had a …

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BC SPCA takes 44 animals into care after they were found in shockingly unsanitary conditions

November 28, 2023

The BC SPCA has taken 37 small breed dogs, including two moms with seven puppies, two Bernedoodles, plus five cats into their care after they were found living in a home filled with feces, urine and garbage in a community off the coast of Vancouver Island. The animals were transported by boat to Nanaimo and …

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