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The BC SPCA has recently been advised by the landlords of its Nelson Adoption Centre that they would like to reclaim use of this space for an expansion of their local foodbank services. As the BC SPCA currently operates two full-service community animal centres serving the Kootenays, the 6-year-old West Kootenay community animal centre in …
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Most dog fights or scuffles result in no injury at all. They can look and sound ferocious but they are normal and are more like an argument. “Dog fights are preventable,” says Kim Monteith, the BC SPCA’s manager of animal welfare. “Guardians need to be attentive to their dog and other dogs’ behaviour when they …
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No one is happier to see you than your dog. They are the ultimate companions, keeping us active and social, and simply making us feel better. Beyond enhancing our quality of life, there are some fascinating facts about dogs that can help us understand and care for our furry family members even better. 1. Storms …
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The BC SPCA has been contracted by the City of Maple Ridge to provide animal control to the community since 2010; however, a recent service change means the City of Maple Ridge has assumed responsibility for these services, with the exception of kennelling services which will continue to be provided by the BC SPCA, effective …
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June is National Adopt a Cat Month. It is a time when “kitten season” reaches its peak with a traditionally larger number of feline births and the BC SPCA begins to see an increase in the number of kittens and cats surrendered to their care. To help ensure the BC SPCA can continue to take …
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British Columbians are gearing up to cast their votes in the provincial election on October 19, 2024. Recognizing the importance of animal welfare initiatives to British Columbians, the BC SPCA has issued a call to the province’s four main political parties, urging them to integrate several animal welfare-related issues into their party platforms and commit …
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The BC SPCA wants to remind guardians during emergency preparedness week and National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 11, that when they make an emergency plan for their family, they need to plan for their pets too. “Making a plan for your pet not only ensures their safety, it also plays a role in …
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The BC SPCA is happy to announce that the Society will continue to accept stray cats from Animal Control Officers and members of the public in Kamloops, with no disruption to this service. Details of the tentative agreement between the BC SPCA and the City of Kamloops will be released by the city at a …
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Two years after temporarily closing its permanent facility due to concerns about the structural integrity of the building, the BC SPCA North Peace Animal Centre has reopened a physical location in Fort St. John at 10503 89 Avenue. With a full staff led by centre manager Jeanine Devonshire, the BC SPCA team is excited to …
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In 2023, the need for BC SPCA’s services for British Columbia’s most vulnerable animals continued to rise. “We saw increases across the board, from the number of meals we distributed through our pet food banks to the number of animals that came into our care,” says Adrienne McBride, BC SPCA’s senior director, community animal centres. …
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