January 30, 2025As 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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News Category: Animal Stories
January 3, 2025Ash, 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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News Category: Animal Stories
December 19, 2024It was a story that touched the hearts of people across the province. Spirit, the pregnant mare who was found on the side of the road in Fort St. John, ten kilometres down a logging road. She had lesions all over her skin, raw in some places, especially on her chest and she was also …
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News Category: Animal Stories
December 6, 2024Who could forget Sunny’s sad story. This young collie mix was seized by a BC SPCA animal protection officer after he was dragged behind a vehicle. But the best present we could give him and everyone who heard his story is this – he has found the most amazing forever home just in time for …
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December 6, 2024The 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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News Category: Animal Stories, Ways to help
December 6, 2024After an incredible 337 days in BC SPCA care and traveling between 5 different Animal Centres to find his dream home, we are happy to announce the adoption of sweet senior Coonhound mix, Magnus. Magnus entered BC SPCA care just over 11 months ago, spending nearly an entire year waiting patiently for the right …
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News Category: Animal Stories
November 1, 2024In the bustling world of our BC SPCA Animal Centres, stories of resilience and love often appear, reminding us of the transformative power of adoption. One such story comes from the BC SPCA Burnaby Animal Centre, where a spirited one-year-old Pitbull named Knuckles captured hearts, overcame challenges, and finally found the perfect forever home. Knuckles …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal Stories
November 1, 2024Lucky and Charm, two Labrador retriever mixes, had a tough start to life. Found as strays near Prince George, British Columbia, both dogs were in pain, with porcupine quills stuck in their faces. But thanks to a kind stranger, caring veterinarians, and the BC SPCA, their story has a happy ending. Today, both Lucky and …
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News Category: Animal Stories
October 3, 2024In the world of animal rescue, there are stories that tug at your heartstrings and remind you of the incredible resilience and potential of every animal. This is one such story—a tale of three Shih Tzu/Jack Russell Terrier puppies who came into the BC SPCA Williams Lake Animal Centre at just six weeks old, facing …
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News Category: Animal Stories
August 2, 2024It is hard to forget the photos of the badly matted poodle-mix dogs as they were being assessed at the BC SPCA’s Kelowna animal centre. Thirty-one dogs in total were surrendered by an irresponsible breeder in Clearwater after they were found living in a dark building without adequate heating, bedding or veterinary care. One of …
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