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BC SPCA prepares for busy kitten season while expanding outreach services in Comox

May 8, 2020

Despite the uncertainty and financial hardships that COVID-19 might be currently inflicting upon pet guardians, the BC SPCA’s Comox Valley & District Branch continues to provide services for animals, including expanding pet food bank support to members of their community. “Due to the large number of people financially impacted by the pandemic, we’re seeing the …

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BC SPCA partners with Animal Food Bank to expand Okanagan pet food bank services

a person and a dog making a heart shape with the hand and paw
April 28, 2020

BC SPCA branches in Kelowna, Vernon, Shuswap and Penticton are partnering with the Kelowna-based Animal Food Bank to help Okanagan pet guardians in need of pet food and supplies. “This is a challenging time for many people and we recognize that as budgets get tighter it may be harder to find money for pet food,” …

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BC SPCA reaches out to Williams Lake pet guardians as floods threaten homes

Corgi Puppy
April 27, 2020

The BC SPCA is reaching out to offer pet food and supplies and emergency pet boarding for residents whose homes are under threat of flooding in Williams Lake. “We want residents to know if they are evacuating and have nowhere to take their pets, we can provide temporary accommodation for them at our Williams Lake …

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PetSmart Charities® of Canada funds SPCA program for low-income pet guardians

March 5, 2020

The BC SPCA will be able to provide subsidized veterinary care for approximately 500 more pets living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside thanks to a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada. The funding will support the Charlie’s Pet Food Bank and Veterinary Clinic program, which provides check-ups, vaccines, deworming and flea treatments during its free …

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BC SPCA alumni becomes St. John Ambulance therapy dog

Audi
February 3, 2020

Audi is a big, friendly, four-and-a-half-year-old, 120lb therapy dog. He has always had a calm and gentle demeanour. “I always call him my gentle giant,” says his guardian, Selby Pellow. “Ever since he was a puppy, he’s always been sweet and kind.” Pellow thought he would make a perfect therapy dog and started the training …

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