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An emaciated pit bull English bulldog mix was discovered near McNair Secondary School in Richmond. A compassionate early morning jogger came across him during their run on April 2, 2025. “The jogger noticed the dog trailing behind him as he ran,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations. “At first, he thought the …
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In June and July 2024, two orphaned otter pups were rescued just weeks apart after losing their mothers too soon. They were brought to the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC)—the only wildlife rehab facility on southern Vancouver Island. Wild ARC treats over 2,000 wild animals each year, helping them recover and return …
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On April 4, 2025, at the Duncan Law Courts, Rhees William Kendall and Tanisha Lynn Kendall were found guilty of one count each of willfully causing or permitting unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or a bird, contrary to section 445.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. Between October 31, 2023, and November 16, 2023, …
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As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28, the BC SPCA is reminding federal parties and candidates of the value and importance Canadians place on animal welfare. In fact, almost 80 percent of British Columbians agree that laws and policies should reflect the connection between human and animal welfare, as well as …
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The BC SPCA is reminding the public about the importance of estate planning for your pets after the Society took seven cats into care when their owner passed away. “The guardian of these cats did everything right while they were in the hospital to ensure the animals were taken care of,” says Eileen Drever, BC …
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A seven-year-old Pomeranian mix, named Gracie by BC SPCA staff, was involved in a dog fight, and subsequently brought to a veterinary clinic in Victoria with a devastating eye injury. Sadly, her injured eye had been dislodged from its socket and could not be saved, she required immediate surgery to remove it. “The clinic contacted us …
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