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Warning: some readers might find this content distressing. On January 16, BC SPCA Alberni-Clayoquot received a call from a concerned community member who found a black lab cross type dog with severe injuries tied to a trailer in his yard. He appeared to have wounds on his head and mouth. The team rushed to rescue …
News Category: Animal cruelty, Ways to help
On January 10, a compassionate animal lover found an eight-month-old bulldog mix in a ditch on Lake Cowichan Road, in Duncan, unable to move. The puppy was transported by the finder to an emergency veterinary hospital who contacted the BC SPCA Cowichan. “The poor puppy couldn’t move because her front right leg was broken.” says Colin Owen-Flood, manager, BC SPCA Cowichan. …
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News Category: Ways to help
The BC SPCA held a special free vaccination clinic on January 22 in Oppenheimer Park after four adult (unvaccinated) dogs were confirmed to have died from parvovirus in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly virus affecting dogs, with unvaccinated puppies being particularly vulnerable. “A building manager in the area …
News Category: Outreach
Coyotes can be found throughout most of B.C., and it is common to spot them in rural, suburban and even urban settings. Coyote sightings in the city are normal, even during the day. It can be surprising and sometimes unnerving to see them. Still, like many wild animals, coyotes are generally not interested in engaging …
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News Category: Wildlife
BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) has wrapped up another successful year treating wild animals on Southern Vancouver Island. Even as staff prepare for the next busy season ahead, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments over the past year. Thanks to the dedication of staff, volunteers, and our …
Continue reading “Wild ARC Year in Review – 2,182 wild patients treated in 2025!”
Are you passionate about the welfare of equines in Canada? For the first time since 2013, Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines is being updated, and the public is invited to provide input. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) has now opened the public comment period for the updated …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
