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BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Need of Volunteers

February 23, 2026

The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) in Metchosin is recruiting for volunteers in a variety of roles to support the care of injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals on Vancouver Island. Thanks to the continuous support of volunteers, Wild ARC cares for more than 2,000 wild animals each year. Most of these …

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Humane dog training takes centre stage: bringing Sandy to life in Annie at Gateway Theatre

The actress playing Annie greets with one of the dogs cast as sandy by shaking their paw.
December 5, 2025

All dogs are unique and wonderful in their own way, but some have an extra special “star quality”. This December, audiences at Gateway Theatre in Richmond will be treated to canine star-power in a new production of Annie, running from December 11 to January 3. While the beloved musical is known for its catchy songs …

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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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