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BC SPCA locations closed September 30 to observe Truth & Reconciliation Day

September 29, 2025

The BC SPCA will honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day, in recognition of the history of residential schools in Canada and their impacts on Indigenous Peoples, by closing all its locations on Tuesday, September 30. The Society will also be ‘going quiet’ across all social media channels to respect and create space for Indigenous voices. …

BC SPCA statement on ongoing activities at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C.

September 23, 2025

Since 2004, British Columbia has seen ongoing concerns related to avian influenza outbreaks, particularly on poultry farms. Avian influenza, also known as “bird flu,” is a viral infection that spreads easily and quickly among both farmed and wild birds but can also be spread to people and other animals. As there is currently no treatment …

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Kitten with congenital deformity rescued from Kelowna property

September 18, 2025

On September 8, a five-week-old kitten, named Guppy by BC SPCA staff, was rescued from a property in Kelowna, along with his two-year-old mother and six siblings, after they were surrendered by the owner following an animal protection investigation. “The mother and kittens were found hiding in the garage on the property. The animal protection …

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BC SPCA announces winners of 2025 Wildlife-in-Focus Photography Contest

September 17, 2025

It was another challenging year for the judges of the BC SPCA’s 17th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest to choose the top three winners in each category: Backyard Habitats and Wild Settings! ‘Backyard Habitats’ highlights our special relationship with wild animals in our backyards, and ‘Wild Settings’ features photos of animals in their natural habitats. It …