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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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Senior dog Magnus finds home for the holidays after over 300 days in care

December 6, 2024

After 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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Knuckles’ heartwarming journey to his forever home

November 1, 2024

In 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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Stray Labs Lucky and Charm find happiness after porcupine injuries

November 1, 2024

Lucky 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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Shih Tzu/Jack Russel Terrier puppies find hope through Drive for Lives

October 3, 2024

In 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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Oodles of doodles – rescued golden doodle has 11 puppies

August 2, 2024

It 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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It’s kind of a big dill. Pickles finds his forever home!

July 5, 2024

Pickles story reminds us that a dog with a sad start can find happiness with some loving patience and a mischief-encouraging best friend named Boo. The 14-month-old retriever was one of five young dogs surrendered to the BC SPCA by their owner after a complaint about their living conditions was called into the animal helpline. …

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