November 1, 2017The two Chihuahua puppies wobble unsteadily on little legs, giving little whimpers and yelps on occasion, slowly making their way around the house where they live with their Mom, Pekoe, and foster fur-Mom Jessica Richardson. Taken into BC SPCA care when they were only one day old, the female puppies, temporarily named Chai and Mocha, …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Ways to help
November 1, 2017Have a bookworm in the family? How about an animal lover? Both passions come together in the BC SPCA West Vancouver Branch’s Book Buddies program, a huge after-school hit with local youth and readers of all ages since it started in 2014. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the school year, children …
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News Category: Adoption, Youth
October 25, 2017He was found with another draft horse in July, in a hot spot in Williams Lake, when wildfires were still raging in the area. Tony, a large animal with a larger-than-life personality, could barely walk, however – his hooves were so neglected and overgrown, it was painful for him to move. His equine pal, Poppy, …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm
October 16, 2017The BC SPCA is applauding a move by the City of Delta to limit the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits to adoptions from approved shelters and rescues, effective Nov. 1. SPCA manager of public policy and outreach Amy Morris says the new bylaw, approved by Delta council on Oct. 16, is a step forward …
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October 4, 2017It took 364 days, but one day short of being in BC SPCA care in Prince Rupert for one year, a cat named Arnie finally found his forever home. Surrendered into SPCA care with a horrible open wound on his neck, underweight and in rough shape, the orange tabby has come a long way. “After …
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September 6, 2017If you’ve been thinking of bringing a furry feline into your family, the BC SPCA is urging you to act “meow“! “We have been overwhelmed with the number of cats and kittens being surrendered or abandoned this summer and our shelters are struggling to find space for them all,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of …
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July 1, 2017Going to yoga can be good for you. Going to yoga with kittens and bunnies? Even better! The BC SPCA Richmond Education and Adoption Centre has started holding yoga with animals classes to offer a healthy exercise option for animal lovers as well as the chance to feature adoptable animals who need ‘fur’ever homes. “So …
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News Category: Adoption, Pet care
April 1, 2017When she first saw him, she thought she might be just the right human for him. Betty Clements, a senior who has been volunteering with the BC SPCA Comox Valley & District Branch for 14 years, didn’t care that Tank, a lovable black dog who had just come into the care of the SPCA, was …
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News Category: Adoption
March 17, 2017The pouring rain didn’t dampen the spirits of several Bernese mountain dogs and their guardians last weekend. The reunion/birthday party was held to both celebrate the eight Bernese puppies’ first birthday and to reunite them with their mom and siblings. Rescued during a cruelty investigation last year with the help of the RCMP, when the …
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News Category: Adoption, Events
March 1, 2017The BC SPCA was extremely pleased when the B.C. Government announced an additional $5 million to support the society’s eight-year Facilities Development and Services Plan to replace or renovate aging shelters. “We are grateful to the Province of B.C. for their ongoing support of homeless, abused and vulnerable animals,” said Craig Daniell, chief executive officer of …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Pet care