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A cat mysteriously found in a parcel is now in the care of the BC SPCA. Precious Cargo, as she was named by the SPCA, was found in a parcel originating from China that was being examined by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Vancouver International Mail Centre in Richmond. “The officers noticed …
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News Category: Animal Stories, Ways to help
The BC SPCA has seen a marked increase in the number of puppies surrendered to its care this year. “We have had almost 350 puppies come into care so far, compared to 200 at this time last year,” says Eileen Drever, the BC SPCA’s senior officer for protection and stakeholder relations. Most recently, a breeder …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal Stories
He was found tied to a railing in front of a building in downtown Prince George. He had a large, protruding mass on his leg and a heartbreaking note on his collar asking someone to take care of him. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan found him and took him to the BC SPCA where he was …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal Stories
BC SPCA animal protection officers found her in a freezing cold basement with no heat or insulation, chained to a wall. The Australian shepherd was emaciated and very pregnant. “This poor mom was in an area of the basement that had been separated by plywood and fencing,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer, protection and stakeholder …
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News Category: Animal Stories
The BC SPCA sees many animals in its care with behaviour challenges. Some have experienced traumatic circumstances and others never got the socialization or training they should have received. The work the BC SPCA staff do to help these animals gives them a second chance to be loved in a forever home. One of the …
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News Category: Animal Stories, Pet care
She was longing for love in Nanaimo and she found it just in time for the holidays! Nacho is a 16-year-old cat who had been in the BC SPCA’s care for 259 days. She was looking for a loving forever home where she could spend her final years, her wish came true! “We are so …
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News Category: Animal Stories
This big boy came to the BC SPCA in September after his owners could no longer take care of him. He weighed in at 14 kg when he first arrived and was suffering from urine scalding because his weight had kept him from properly cleaning himself. He was also covered in fleas. Even though Boris …
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News Category: Animal Stories
It is a Christmas miracle for a Vancouver family whose beloved 13-year-old Chihuahua, Delilah, went missing from their back yard three years ago. On Dec. 7, the tiny, frail senior dog was brought to the BC SPCA after being found shivering in a box outside a Richmond Trail Appliances store. “The poor little thing was …
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News Category: Animal Stories
Who can forget their beautiful, grumpy faces? At the end of April, 12 senior Himalayan cats were brought to the Sea to Sky animal centre. Some of the cats were emaciated; they all had skin infections because of the severe matting of their fur. The cats were also battling fleas, ear mites and dental issues …
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News Category: Animal Stories
You would never guess that Merlot was a 16-year-old senior, especially when you see him playing with string and laser toys. And especially when you know a little about his history. Merlot was brought to the BC SPCA animal centre in Nanaimo by a Good Samaritan who witnessed him being thrown from a moving vehicle. …
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