April 23, 2021Wildlife nesting in human structures is a common conflict in B.C. However, trapping and relocation for wildlife control is not an effective long-term solution and is not humane. Orphaned babies are left to suffer. Animals face the dangers of unknown territories. Animals get injured trying to escape and might die. BC SPCA’s AnimaKind program shares …
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April 2, 2020The BC SPCA has been advocating for the protection of wild cats for decades, especially for exotic cats who have been bred and sold as pets and for public display. Lately, exotic cats have been trending for all the wrong reasons and we want to answer your questions to help protect these majestic animals in …
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January 6, 2020“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead. It began with a few concerned individuals who were disheartened at the cruel treatment of horses used to haul heavy materials in B.C.’s pioneering days. In 1895, this small, committed …
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March 1, 2018Do you remember the two wounded river otters that came into Wild ARC last fall? Two of Wild ARC’s three orphaned otters needed emergency medical care when they arrived. The first otter was found injured and unable to escape a sunken apartment patio – he was very thin and had multiple wounds on his face, …
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