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BC SPCA continues to provide Outreach support in Prince George

June 18, 2025

The BC SPCA wants to remind the public that it continues to support the City of Prince George and surrounding communities with important animal services, despite the closure of its physical North Cariboo community animal centre at the end of 2024. “We know that the ongoing uncertainty with our economy and the rising cost of …

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National Volunteer Week 2025: Meet the BC SPCA Volunteers Making Waves!

May 2, 2025

This Volunteer Week, the BC SPCA is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our dedicated volunteer team members across the province. Whether they’re providing hands-on care to animals, sharing stories, or supporting outreach efforts, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their compassion, commitment, and selfless dedication make our work possible—and …

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Volunteer Appreciation Week: Andrea Friedrich, volunteer, BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre

May 1, 2025

This Volunteer Week, the BC SPCA is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our dedicated volunteer team members across the province. Whether they’re providing hands-on care to animals, sharing stories, or supporting outreach efforts, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their compassion, commitment, and selfless dedication make our work possible—and …

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Volunteer Appreciation Week: Hoda Storey, volunteer, special events & outreach for BC Pet Registry

April 30, 2025

This Volunteer Week, the BC SPCA is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our dedicated volunteer team members across the province. Whether they’re providing hands-on care to animals, sharing stories, or supporting outreach efforts, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their compassion, commitment, and selfless dedication make our work possible—and …

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Volunteer Appreciation Week: Meet the Team Moo-ving Mountains at the BC SPCA Good Shepherd Barn

April 29, 2025

This Volunteer Week, the BC SPCA is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our dedicated volunteer team members across the province. Whether they’re providing hands-on care to animals, sharing stories or supporting outreach efforts, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their compassion, commitment, and selfless dedication make our work possible—and …

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BC SPCA North Cariboo community animal centre operations winding down

December 16, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, the BC SPCA will no longer be providing Animal Shelter Operations for the City of Prince George, as the city has awarded this contract to another provider following a recent request for proposal process.   Operations will be winding down in preparation for this transition as the facility housing the North …

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Traditional ground blessing ceremony hosted at site of future Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre

November 26, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, the BC SPCA, in partnership with the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, held a heartfelt ground blessing ceremony at the future site of the Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre located at 7550 Bell McKinnon Road in Duncan. The ceremony was a meaningful occasion to honor and respect the land, featuring a beautiful performance …

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Carbon monoxide poisoning and your pets—do you know the signs?

November 5, 2024

Technical Safety BC and the BC SPCA want to help British Columbians keep their pets safe Pets aren’t just companions — they are cherished members of our families, who often spend more time at home than their humans. With Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week underway (running November 1 to 7, 2024), Technical Safety BC and the …

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Giving thanks with the BC SPCA animal food bank program

October 3, 2024

It is the season for gratitude, and over the past four years, pet guardians across British Columbia have given thanks for their animals. “Our furry family members have been a gift to help us through challenging times, but at the same time, many pet owners have been severely challenged by illness, job loss, and other …

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