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A ‘tail’ of compassion: Kaylah and Mia’s special bond

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February 6, 2021

It was evident from the start that Kaylah Playford and her cat, Mia, shared a special bond. Playford first connected with Mia in 2016. At the time Mia was her next-door neighbour’s outdoor cat and Playford had tragically lost her third pregnancy. “Mia started coming over almost immediately after I returned home from the hospital,” …

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Victoria dog training recognized with BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation

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February 1, 2021

AnimalKind, the BC SPCA’s animal welfare accreditation and referral program, has granted accreditation to the Langford company, making it the third in the region. K9HQ Doggy Daycare Plus joins SmartDog Training & Consulting and Ethical Canine Training and Behaviour Modification, expanding the community of accredited humane dog trainers for Greater Victoria residents. AnimalKind provides a trusted resource to help dog guardians find a skilled dog trainer who can help build a healthy and positive relationship with their dog …

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BC SPCA food bank partnership in Prince Rupert helps remote communities in Haida Gwaii

A young kitten and older cat eat food together off a plate
January 6, 2021

The BC SPCA in Prince Rupert has partnered with the Greater Massett Food Bank to provide the food for those pet guardians in Haida Gwaii affected by the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for remote communities in British Columbia due to the inaccessibility of resources as well as a need to protect …

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How Remley the dog gives back to his community

remley the dog
January 1, 2021

You might call Remley, a dog-about-town. The border collie, who was adopted by Brian Borsoff and his wife, Shannon, in 2011 from the Burnaby SPCA, is a popular canine in his community. He quickly became the “face” of Borsoff’s autobody business shortly after his arrival. “Most people don’t come to see me. They always ask …

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Student donates shed to BC SPCA Surrey for food bank storage

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December 23, 2020

The BC SPCA in Surrey is the proud recipient of a newly donated shed for food bank storage, thanks to grade 11 student, Aditi Kini. Kini received a $3000 grant through the Rising Youth program, an organization that supports community-driven initiatives. The only requirement of the grant was that the funds be allocated in a …

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Friends and family adopt a BC SPCA kennel in memory of Olivia Malcom

olivia malcolm walking dogs
December 11, 2020

In June 2018 Olivia Malcom was tragically killed in a car accident days before her 20th birthday. Determined not to let her kind and generous spirit be forgotten, 17 of Olivia’s closest friends came together to do something extra special to honour her memory and her love of dogs – they adopted a kennel at the Burnaby SPCA. Because of her deep …

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Home for the holidays: Merlin spreads good cheer for his guardian this Christmas

December 6, 2020

After a move last summer, Susan Wilson intended to adopt a kitten as soon as she was settled into her new place. However, as she says, “The COVID-19 pandemic helped me prepare for it a lot sooner than I expected!” Enter Merlin. The little orange-and-white cat was the only kitten available when Wilson was looking …

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Malakai ‘the magic mood booster’ offers calm to clients at a harm reduction clinic

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November 23, 2020

Kelsi Jessamine was not looking for a therapeutic dog when she adopted Malakai from the Vancouver BC SPCA this summer. But the husky-shepherd mix ended up being the perfect medicine for the registered nurse and her clients at a harm reduction clinic in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. While Malakai isn’t a certified therapy dog (yet) Jessamine …

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