January 19, 2021After a long day – or a long year – we all need a little pick-me-up to help us to unwind. Many of us indulge in aromatherapy for a little R&R. Aromatherapy, or essential oil therapy, uses aromatic essential oils to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. While a little lavender oil …
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News Category: Pet care
January 18, 2021The BC SPCA is hoping you can help siblings Terry and Peggy who were born with only three-and-a-half legs. The three-month-old kittens were recently surrendered to the BC SPCA in Burnaby after their guardian’s cat had a litter of unplanned kittens, including those with special needs. Upon arrival to the shelter, it was apparent that …
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News Category: Adoption
January 15, 2021The BC SPCA is urging Canadians sign a petition calling on the federal government to end the international and domestic trade of exotic birds and other wild animals. Dr. Sara Dubois, chief scientific officer for the BC SPCA, says a case last month where 50 parrots and toucans from Guyana were held at Vancouver International …
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News Category: Wildlife
January 11, 2021The BC SPCA is reminding the public of the importance of spaying or neutering their pets after 23 rabbits were recently surrendered to SPCA facilities in the Kootenays. The bunnies, who are between eight and 20 weeks old (with the exception of one adult), were brought into the East and West Kootenay shelters last month …
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News Category: Adoption, Pet care