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BC SPCA celebrates Government decision to ban all exotic cat ownership

April 30, 2026

  Today, April 30, the Government of British Columbia announced a ban on captive breeding, transport and future ownership of all exotic cats, including servals, caracals, leopard cats, ocelots and any other non-native, non-domestic cat, as of May 1, 2026.  This important announcement comes after decades of campaigning by the BC SPCA against the suffering of exotic cats in captivity. To date, more than 16,000 British Columbians have also expressed their support for this important regulatory change, which is …

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BC SPCA celebrates incredible 52,000 hours from volunteers on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

April 20, 2026

  National Volunteer Week 2026 runs from April 19–25, recognizing the impact volunteerism has in our communities. Within the BC SPCA’s Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast region alone, more than 1,000 animal lovers contributed more than 52,000 hours of their time to care for BC SPCA animals in 2025 alone, a milestone the Society is celebrating during this important week. Every week, animal lovers throughout the region volunteer hundreds of hours at various BC SPCA centres in their communities. They …

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BC charities ask Province to end pet bans in rentals for National Pet Day

April 9, 2026

In honour of National Pet Day on April 11, FIRST UNITED and the BC SPCA are calling on the provincial government to join them in improving conditions for tenants and their animal companions by fulfilling Premier David Eby’s promise to prohibit no-pet clauses in multi-rental unit housing. Both FIRST UNITED and the BC SPCA have witnessed the heartbreaking impacts of a lack of pet-friendly housing. …

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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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