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On January 29, BC SPCA animal protection officers visited a property in the Fraser Valley after the BC SPCA had been alerted to cats living in horrible conditions. “The ammonia odour was so strong it permeated the air outside the home,” says Matt Affleck, regional manager animal cruelty, Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley. “When we went …
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News Category: Ways to help
Suppose you are looking out at a green space near your home and spot an interesting bird. Grabbing your phone, you open a bird identification app and log your observation. The day you logged your observation coincides with the Great Backyard Bird Count and you have joined people all around the world submitting their bird …
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News Category: Wildlife
Clearwater resident Kurtis Elliot has had his conditional sentence order terminated after failing to comply with the terms of his sentence. Elliot was found guilty of animal cruelty in May 2025 after the BC SPCA removed 15 dogs and puppies from his property. The animals were discovered to be living in distress amongst built-up feces, suffering from frostbite due to being kept outdoors in subzero …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
Last year, the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) launched its 2025-2030 strategic plan with the vision where animals and people are thriving together across the province: through addressing the root causes of animal suffering, while continuing to be a safety net for the most vulnerable animals. “In 2025, …
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News Category: Farm, Outreach, Take action, Ways to help, Wildlife, Youth
February is dog training education month! This month is dedicated to highlighting the importance of positive reinforcement training also known as reward-based training for you, your dog and your bond! To celebrate dog training education month, we reached out to Allison Painchaud, an AnimalKind accredited trainer, who shares her tips on training adult dogs. What …
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News Category: Pet care
You’re not alone if you struggle to keep pet hair at bay in your house, on your clothes or in your car. Fortunately, tools, techniques and even specialized laundry machines can help you control the amount of pet hair in your environment. Whether youʼre dealing with shedding cats or dogs, use this guide to help …
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