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World Wildlife Day is a day to celebrate the incredible wildlife that we have here in B.C. and beyond, to reflect about the importance of coexisting with our wild neighbours, and to learn more about how to protect the many vulnerable species that are admitted for care at Wild ARC.   In 2026, the theme for World Wildlife Day is “Medicinal …
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News Category: Wildlife
Following the decision of the City of Port Alberni, the BC SPCA will no longer provide animal control services to the Port Alberni community as of March 1, 2026. Starting March 1, 2026, members of the public should check the City of Port Alberni website for: Assistance with stray animals Concerns about dangerous or …
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News Category: Community
The BC SPCA generally doesn’t recommend feeding wildlife – but what about bird feeders? Backyard bird feeding is the most widespread and popular form of human-wildlife interaction worldwide – but did you know that bird feeders are a common place for birds to get sick? Wild ARC commonly admits birds suffering from conjunctivitis – an …
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News Category: Wildlife
In recognition of World Spay Day on February 24, the BC SPCA joined animal welfare organizations worldwide in the effort to increase access to spay and neuter services for vulnerable animals to reduce pet overpopulation and improve the health of animals across the province.  “Not only does spaying or neutering your pet help prevent accidental litters and reduce the number of unwanted animals in our community, but it can also have some pretty …
News Category: Outreach
The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) in Metchosin is recruiting for volunteers in a variety of roles to support the care of injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals on Vancouver Island. Thanks to the continuous support of volunteers, Wild ARC cares for more than 2,000 wild animals each year. Most of these …
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News Category: Community, Outreach, Take action, Ways to help
In response to reports of canine parvovirus in the community, the BC SPCA organized a free vaccine clinic to help protect vulnerable dogs and puppies from this highly contagious virus. This free clinic was held on Saturday, February 14, at the BC SPCA Prince George Spay/Neuter Clinic, usually closed over the weekends, and was able …
