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Calling all pet parents! You can make your pet a BC SPCA Calendar star!

February 3, 2026

The BC SPCA Calendar Contest presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition is back with a special opportunity to celebrate beloved pets across the province. From Feb. 3 to 21, animal guardians are invited to share their furry family member’s photo and compete for a page in the BC SPCA’s 2027 Calendar. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to help vulnerable animals in need while celebrating …

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BC SPCA seeks public assistance to identify dog found abandoned, injured in Port Alberni

January 27, 2026

Warning: some readers might find this content distressing. On January 16, BC SPCA Alberni-Clayoquot received a call from a concerned community member who found a black lab cross type dog with severe injuries tied to a trailer in his yard. He appeared to have wounds on his head and mouth. The team rushed to rescue …

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Bulldog puppy found in ditch in BC SPCA care after surgery to repair broken leg

brown dog with white chest wearing a pink cast with yellow hearts on it
January 27, 2026

On January 10, a compassionate animal lover found an eight-month-old bulldog mix in a ditch on Lake Cowichan Road, in Duncan, unable to move. The puppy was transported by the finder to an emergency veterinary hospital who contacted the BC SPCA Cowichan. “The poor puppy couldn’t move because her front right leg was broken.” says Colin Owen-Flood, manager, BC SPCA Cowichan. …

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BC SPCA vaccinates 92 vulnerable puppies and dogs at emergency clinic after parvo outbreak discovered in DTES

Woman wearing glasses gives a calm puppy a parvo vaccine being held by their guardian. The puppy is being held by a woman wearing a puffy teal jacket and yellow toque.
January 26, 2026

The BC SPCA held a special free vaccination clinic on January 22 in Oppenheimer Park after four adult (unvaccinated) dogs were confirmed to have died from parvovirus in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly virus affecting dogs, with unvaccinated puppies being particularly vulnerable. “A building manager in the area …

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