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Celebrating the “paw-sitive” impact of BC SPCA volunteers

April 11, 2024

During National Volunteer Week, April 14 through 20, the BC SPCA recognizes the contributions of the 3,479 committed, talented and generous volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to enrich the lives of B.C.’s most vulnerable animals in our animal centres and communities. “Every moment our volunteers contribute matters to an animal in need,” says …

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Update: Unprecedented intake of cats and kittens from property in Houston B.C. enters second phase

April 8, 2024

The second phase of the intake process of more than 200 cats from a Houston property has begun. An empty warehouse in Prince George has been transformed into a fully operational animal triage centre to support approximately 117 additional cats and kittens that BC SPCA’s animal protection and animal care team members have brought from …

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Update: Six puppies surrendered days before Christmas growing so fast!

April 5, 2024

They were surrendered just days before Christmas to the BC SPCA’s Chilliwack animal centre. These six adorable six-week-old Great Pyrenees, border collie mix puppies found themselves away from their mom and the home they knew and in the care of the BC SPCA. “We are very grateful the owners came to us with the puppies …

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From foster to dog trainer: Chilliwack dog lover recognized by the BC SPCA

April 5, 2024

Cultus Lake company Creekside Canine has been awarded BC SPCA Animal Kind accreditation, a recognition reserved only for a select group of dog trainers who exhibit the highest standards in evidence-based, positive reinforcement training methods. Erynn Tomlinson, owner and trainer at Creekside Canine, says, “Dog training is unregulated, and unfortunately, this means a lot of poor …

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