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After more than two years of COVID precautions, BC SPCA community animal centres across the province will be returning to regular hours for public access and adoption viewing on Oct. 1. “Throughout COVID, we continued to provide our full range of services, including adoptions, but we had to be creative about how we could continue …
As adoptions have slowed during the summer, there are more animals staying for longer periods in the BC SPCA’s care. There is no time limit – they stay with us until they find a forever home. “We believe that every animal can find their forever home, it just takes a little longer to find the …
Continue reading “Longing for Love: Is one of these long-stay animals your perfect match?”
News Category: Adoption
During the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020-21, BC SPCA locations across the province were flooded with adoption applications as people sought the companionship and comfort of a pet to help them cope with the social isolation. “When a puppy came into our care, we would have multiple applications – sometime up to 100 …
Continue reading “Slowdown in adoptions for first time since beginning of pandemic”
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The BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off adult cat adoption fees from June 20 to 30 to help free up space in its locations for incoming animals. The adoption promotion is presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. “Our shelters are overwhelmed with cats as we’ve been responding to many cases this year where up …
Marigold and Clover arrived at the Victoria BC SPCA shelter close to a year ago, after they were found living loose on a property. They had never been inside a home and were not socialized. They were afraid of human touch and did not want to wear a leash or a harness – they just …
Continue reading “Marigold and Clover love being loved in their forever home!”
News Category: Adoption
Thinking of adding a rabbit (or two!) to your family? Rabbits are the third most popular furry pet after cats and dogs. But with unique care needs and behaviours, they’re definitely not the same as cats or dogs! Here are 12 things to know before you bring a bunny home. 1. Rabbits are a long-term …
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When nine-year-old Sutter Rowse, who loves cats, saw a story about Hazel and the need for care for her injuries, he knew he had to do something. He and his mom, Leslie, came up with a “sweet” way to help her…selling homemade cinnamon buns by donation. Sutter’s mom posted about the fundraiser on a community …
Continue reading “Hazel finds forever home with 9-year-old who helped to save her!”
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The BC SPCA is entering an exciting new phase in its services for animals in Richmond. “We’re very excited to be partnering with the City of Richmond at the new BC SPCA Richmond Community Animal Centre, which will be opening soon at 12071 No. 5 Road,” says Parm Takhar, chief operations officer for the BC …
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Mini pigs have experienced a surge in popularity over the past few years. But are mini pigs real? “Mini pigs” is a term used to encompass any smaller breed of pig, and is often substituted with other terms like “micro-pigs,” “pocket pigs,” and “teacup pigs.” They are not a distinct breed, but rather can be …
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The BC SPCA supports consumers seeking alternatives to eggs produced by caged laying hens. Raising backyard laying hens has become a popular option in both rural and urban areas. However, hens can be a lot of work and bring their own unique challenges, so they aren’t the right fit for everyone. If you are thinking …
