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In honour of National Pet Appreciation Week, the BC SPCA is recognizing one of our own: Roger, the cat. Roger was the unofficial greeter at the BC SPCA in Vernon. Since he predates the existing shelter staff, his history is a bit of a mystery. However, Chelsea Taylor, Vernon & District’s manager, says it’s believed that Roger initially came to …
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News Category: Community
Thousands of BC SPCA supporters took action in 2019 to sign petitions advocating for laws that would improve animal welfare. Together with Humane Canada, we’ve advocated for the importance of animal welfare legislation to protect against neglect and cruelty. Ending the captivity of whales and dolphins: Bill S-203 Canada made historic strides passing the so-called …
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The BC SPCA’s Vernon & District Branch is seeking the public’s help to cover medical costs for a loveable senior dog called Teki. Teki had surgery to remove two painful lumps and received treatment for her severe dental disease. At almost 13 years old, this dog arrived in SPCA care underweight but has been slowly …
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Stallone was found languishing on the side of the road by a Good Samaritan and it’s likely that he was hit by a car. A local veterinary clinic assessed him to find he had a fractured pelvis, a dislocated bone and a fractured bone in his left hind leg. Stallone is also anemic. Sadly no …
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The BC SPCA applauds Vernon City Council for approving an amendment to the city’s bylaws that covers basic standards of care and appropriate housing conditions for animals. “We’re so pleased on behalf of animals in our community to see these changes be approved,” says SPCA Vernon & District branch manager Chelsea Taylor. In the updated …
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News Category: Pet care
She wags her tail so hard that sometimes, she injures herself. Nugget, a lovable fawn-coloured mastiff mix, came into care at the BC SPCA Vernon & District Branch with two torn cruciate ligaments in her back legs. A painful condition, it affects Nugget’s ability to walk and without treatment, will lead to arthritis in her …
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