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2020 marks a milestone for B.C.’s oldest charity as the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) celebrates 125 years of rescuing and protecting animals. This year we’ll be sharing a timeline of stories from our humble beginnings to the more recent years and the inspiring people who have made …
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News Category: Community
As 2020 marks the BC SPCA’s 125 anniversary we want to take this opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful people who believe in our mission and work tirelessly to improve animal welfare. Shawna Willan has always loved animals and is passionate about helping them find loving homes. Willan started supporting the SPCA in the 80s …
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We’re very grateful for the generous hearts of L2 Productions for their Vail Village fundraiser in December. If you missed it, L2 Productions spent 90 hours setting up a massive Christmas village display downtown and asked folks to donate money or items from our wishlist for the animals. With the help of some BC SPCA …
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Santa arrived to brighten a rainy day in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) and give gifts to pet guardians in need. The Dec. 19 event was organized by the BC SPCA’s Charlie’s pet food bank, which helps low-income residents care for their pets. Cat and dog guardians dropped by Jacob’s Well on Powell Street to have …
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As you get ready for this holiday season, we wanted to share some great holiday gift giving options from companies that make a big difference to the lives of animals in need. Find inspiration for some last minute gift ideas or responsible holiday party items and feel good knowing your purchase is having a direct …
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B.C. youth put their ideas into action for animals this year in a big way. From awareness-raising presentations to fundraising lemonade stands, our team was truly impressed by the passion and sincerity demonstrated by these kids. A young volunteer even wrote a book about a BC SPCA adoption, and another group of kids re-purposed old …
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News Category: Community, Ways to help
The BC SPCA provided grant funding to spay and neuter more than 40 community cats living in the northern B.C. First Nations community of Kitsumkalum. Now, the BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant program is accepting applications for 2020 for groups ready to address cat overpopulation in communities across B.C. “In the last year the …
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When Shirley Buckton, 83, was diagnosed with dementia her family worried that she might have to part with her beloved dog, Tina. Buckton’s daughter, Kathy Zimmer, managed to find one of the few care homes that would allow pets, but Tina struggled to adjust. The four-year-old Chihuahua terrier cross had received very little training or …
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The BC SPCA Chilliwack branch has been able to locate, spay/neuter and rehabilitate over 100 community cats with the help of a BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant. SPCA Chilliwack branch staff and volunteers collaborated with several other organizations to help community cats living in two colonies. The largest colony was comprised of 109 cats …
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A BIG thank-you to everyone in our community & their furbabies who joined us to walk in our Paws in the Parade walkathon. Fun was had by all on Sept 7, 2019 and the weather was fabulous! We raised nearly $20K to help our local neglected and abused animals! Together we make a stand …
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News Category: Community, Generosity In Action
