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Trapping and relocating wildlife is not humane, here’s why

BC SPCA Animal Kind Pest Control Raccoon
April 23, 2021

Wildlife 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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Looking back: Here’s 125 years of advocacy wins

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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Get otter here – orphaned trio getting ready for spring release

March 1, 2018

Do 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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UPDATE: more than 150 cats taken into BC SPCA care as Houston rescue continues

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