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Three deserving senior dogs find their forever homes!

October 31, 2025

Charlie, Ora and Siren were featured in our August Anim@ls newsletter.  They were all senior dogs who as a group had been waiting more than 250 days to find their forever homes. The good news? All three have been adopted and are spending their senior years with the most amazing pawrents! Charlie explores the great outdoors with his …

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Three senior dogs looking for their forever homes that will warm your heart

August 8, 2025

Senior dogs are brought into the BC SPCA’s care for a variety of reasons. They are often overlooked because of their age, but these dogs can make the best companions!  They offer so much and deserve to spend their golden years in a loving home. Ora, Siren and Charlie are three active, loving and playful …

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Bear encounter battle scars – dog heals mind & body in new home

July 4, 2025

As dog guardians, it is one of the most frightening things to think about. Especially if you spend a lot of time in B.C.’s beautiful forests and trails: an encounter with a bear. Rover, now named Rocky, lived to tell the tale, but not without battle scars. “If you are going hiking or walking in …

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Otter-ly adorable: orphaned otter pups rescued by BC SPCA’s Wild ARC return home

April 11, 2025

In June and July 2024, two orphaned otter pups were rescued just weeks apart after losing their mothers too soon. They were brought to the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC)—the only wildlife rehab facility on southern Vancouver Island. Wild ARC treats over 2,000 wild animals each year, helping them recover and return …

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with bonded pairs of adoptable animals

January 30, 2025

As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn to love, companionship, and the special bonds that enrich our lives. This February, we want to highlight the importance of adopting bonded pairs of animals at the BC SPCA. These furry friends share an unbreakable connection, making their adoption not only a gift to them but a heartwarming …

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Update: Rescued German shepherd puppy has a forever home for the holidays!

January 3, 2025

Ash, now named Asher, was one of 43 German shepherds rescued from an irresponsible breeder in August of last year. After a tough start to life, Asher spent his first holidays surrounded by his new family. “Asher is our family’s fourth German shepherd rescue,” says Maria, “but our first puppy. It’s been so interesting working …

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Update: Kitten attacked by dog finds home for the holidays!

December 6, 2024

The signs were everywhere. Mike Wazowski, now named Uno, was destined to be with his forever family. And he was meant to make their new house a home, just in time for the holidays. Ashley remembers when she first saw Uno, although she didn’t know it at the time. She was standing in front of …

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