November 22, 2023The BC SPCA has taken into care two emaciated female American bulldog, Labrador retriever mix dogs and their 18 puppies, nine in each litter, from a property in Chase, B.C. “The dogs received very little, if any food,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer, protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA. “It appears the owner …
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November 17, 2023WARNING: Graphic Images Dobby, a two-year-old husky and Labrador mix, was originally brought to a veterinary clinic in South Peace for care by his owner. He had been attacked by a dog and had a large open wound on his leg exposing the bone, muscle and tendons. After nine days of care, the owner decided …
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October 16, 2023A large number of animals have come into the BC SPCA’s care throughout 2023, meaning the need for foster care volunteers has also grown significantly. “Our foster families play an important role in teaching young and under-socialized animals what it’s like to live in a home. The love and consistency these animals receive in a …
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October 13, 2023Paris was just six weeks old when she was found wandering in a rural, forested area just outside of Victoria by a Good Samaritan. “This tiny kitten came in with a severe eye injury and possible infection and was immediately brought to a veterinarian,” says Emma Hamill, manager of the BC SPCA’s Victoria animal centre. …
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September 7, 2023With more than 400 wildfires still burning across the province, the BC SPCA continues to provide support for animals and guardians in need. To date, we have helped by: Providing temporary emergency pet boarding to 147 animals, with 45 pets still in our care. Transferring all adoptable animals out of the impacted communities’ animal centres …
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September 5, 2023Ready to make your pet a star? The BC SPCA, in partnership with Yellow Dog Brewing, is bringing back the popular Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star contest for the second year. From September 5 through 24, animal lovers will compete by raising much needed funds for the BC SPCA. The top three …
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August 14, 2023The BC SPCA is caring for Tilly, a ten-week-old kitten who was found by a good Samaritan along the shore of Dragon Lake in Quesnel, fighting to stay alive. “The finder was looking out of her bedroom window when she spotted what she thought was a kitten,” says Colby O’Flynn, BC SPCA’s senior manager, North …
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July 28, 2023As more than 200 wildfires continue to burn across the province, the BC SPCA is reminding British Columbians that emergency help is available for pets and other animals in the case of evacuation. “When an evacuation order is put in place, it can be stressful for evacuees to find temporary shelter for themselves, let alone …
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July 24, 2023The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Mira, a three-month-old Siamese mix stray kitten who was found on a property in Quesnel with a large, infected, life-threatening wound. “The daughter of the good Samaritan who brought Mira to the BC SPCA found her,” says Colby O’Flynn, BC SPCA’s senior manager, North Cariboo and Quesnel. …
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