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The BC SPCA’s half-price adoption promotion last week resulted in new loving homes for 300 animals – ranging from cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, birds, small animals and farm animals. “We are so grateful to members of the public who came forward to adopt,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of communications for the BC SPCA. “Not …
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We know our four-legged friends make our hearts happy, but did you know that they can also keep us heart-healthy? During this time of self isolation, our pets are especially important to the health of our hearts and minds. A recent review by Mount Sinai endocrinologist Dr. Caroline Kramer found that dog ownership was linked …
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News Category: Adoption
BC SPCA shelters restrict public access In order to protect our staff, volunteers and members of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary for us to significantly restrict public access to our SPCA shelters, effective immediately. Except for appointments for adoptions and emergency surrenders, there will be no public access to SPCA …
The BC SPCA supports consumers seeking alternatives to eggs produced by hens housed in battery cages. However, backyard chickens can be a lot of work and bring their own unique challenges, so they aren’t the right fit for everyone. If raising hens isn’t for you, purchase eggs produced on SPCA Certified farms and from other …
Audi is a big, friendly, four-and-a-half-year-old, 120lb therapy dog. He has always had a calm and gentle demeanour. “I always call him my gentle giant,” says his guardian, Selby Pellow. “Ever since he was a puppy, he’s always been sweet and kind.” Pellow thought he would make a perfect therapy dog and started the training …
Continue reading “BC SPCA alumni becomes St. John Ambulance therapy dog”
Life is always better with a best friend by your side. Someone to snuggle up with and doze in the sunshine by the window. A playmate to run with and look to for comfort when you’re scared or hurt. Another little soul to shower with lots of hugs and kisses. Animals form deep bonds with …
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News Category: Adoption
Kokanee came to the BC SPCA East Kootenay Branch as a stray. He had been wandering around a neighbourhood in Cranbrook for about six months before a concerned Good Samaritan was able to catch him. This beautiful eight-year-old cat had severe anxiety and his teeth were in terrible shape. He went in for oral surgery …
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News Category: Adoption
The first months of life were difficult and painful for 13 Saint Bernard/Great Pyrenees puppies living on a property in northern B.C. Their owner was an aspiring breeder, who could not provide them with adequate food and shelter. The owner reached out to the North Peace SPCA for help and surrendered the puppies. The older …
Continue reading “A happy new year ahead for 13 puppies adopted from the SPCA”
News Category: Adoption
Darla was found wandering around terrified during a thunderstorm. A Good Samaritan spotted her in the brush behind their house and called the North Peace SPCA. When SPCA staff arrived to pick up the dog, they noticed she was in rough shape. Her back legs were so badly matted together that she could barely walk …
Continue reading “Darling Darla’s escape to freedom, health and happiness”
News Category: Adoption
Daisy was surrendered to the SPCA as a result of a cruelty investigation. She came from a cluttered home where she had been living with two aggressive adult dogs and her three littermates. An animal protection officer found Daisy and her siblings living in their own urine and feces inside a wire crate that was …
Continue reading “Sweet Daisy is home for the holidays”
News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty
