March 8, 2019Stoney spent the first two years of his life living in horrible conditions where his basic needs were neglected. The young dog was never cleaned, brushed or taken outside for walks. Stoney is one of 45 Havanese and Havanese-cross dogs who were surrendered by a former breeder from a home outside Victoria in April, 2018. …
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News Category: Adoption
February 12, 2019The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) has launched a new four-pillar strategic plan for 2019-2023 to take animal welfare in B.C. to a new level. The non-profit animal welfare organization, which helped nearly 48,000 animals in need in 2018, developed the plan after a year-long consultation with key …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm, Pet care, Wildlife, Youth
February 7, 2019One of the oldest horses that was seized in a recent BC SPCA cruelty investigation has found a new loving home. Thor is one of 27 neglected horses who were rescued from a farm in Langley on Dec. 15, 2018. The horses had been living in unsanitary and unsafe conditions, suffering from lice, lack of …
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December 27, 2018This is one in a series of posts highlighting just some of the happy ‘tails’ SPCA adoptions in 2018 have brought to not only the animals involved, but also their loving, caring guardians. The animals in these stories will be spending their first holiday season with them. We happily accept adoption updates all year round! …
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December 23, 2018This is one in a series of posts highlighting just some of the happy ‘tails’ SPCA adoptions in 2018 have brought to not only the animals involved, but also their loving, caring guardians. The animals in these stories will be spending their first holiday season with them. We happily accept adoption updates all year round! …
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December 20, 2018This is one in a series of posts highlighting just some of the happy ‘tails’ SPCA adoptions in 2018 have brought to not only the animals involved, but also their loving, caring guardians. The animals in these stories will be spending their first holiday season with them. We happily accept adoption updates all year round! …
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December 13, 2018This is one in a series of posts highlighting just some of the happy ‘tails’ SPCA adoptions in 2018 have brought to not only the animals involved, but also their loving, caring guardians. The animals in these stories will be spending their first holiday season with them. We happily accept adoption updates all year round! …
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December 6, 2018I’d really like to adopt a cat, but I already have a dog. Is that a problem? Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can live in harmony. Here are a few tips for selecting a feline housemate for your dog. 1.) Choose a cat previously socialized to dogs. Most cats can adapt to dogs …
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November 5, 2018Update: Duchess (now named Fern) and Francine (now named Maple) have found their forever homes! “We were pleased to see such an interest in these two little ladies, with dozens of applications coming in not long after they came into our care,” says Krista Shaw, manager, Maple Ridge Branch. Ultimately, the pups will be going …
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September 13, 2018It’s a story with a happy ending: horse Sweet Pea, along with her foal, Tanner, will be going home to live with their new guardians in Clearwater. You may remember Sweet Pea: earlier this year the BC SPCA put out a call for suggestions for a name for her foal, who was born at our …
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News Category: Adoption, Farm