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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! Â 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
Animals can teach us so much about overcoming challenges. Take pets who have special needs. These pets focus on their abilities instead of their disabilities or health issues and have lots of love to give. Yet, they often take longer to find their forever home because pets with special needs need a little extra care. …
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On International Dog Day we celebrate the extraordinary bond between dogs and people. The loyalty, unconditional love, companionship and joy that dogs bring into our lives is truly special. Here are 10 wonderful stories from BC SPCA staff and volunteers about how they met their canine best friend and the positive impact dogs have made …
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Everyone needs friends to share the good times and to take care of each other when life gets ruff. Pets are lucky to be both friends with their humans and best buds with other animals. On this International Friendship Day we’re sharing 13 adorable photos of pets with their BFFs! 1. Two is company but …
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BC SPCA officials and local dignitaries gathered on April 5 to officially open a new state-of-the-art Community Animal Centre in Kamloops to care for the region’s most vulnerable animals. The new centre is located on a 2.2-acre property across from the Kamloops Airport at 2816 Tranquille Road. The $6.5 million, 10,500-square-foot facility was funded through …
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March 28 is Respect Your Cat Day and we asked BC SPCA volunteers, staff and friends just how far they go to make sure their feline friend has the best life ever. We received about 40 pawsome stories and seven of those caught our attention: Cat: Captain Smokey / Guardian: Sandra “Captain Smokey, being mostly …
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It’s a day of food, fun and prizes as the BC SPCA’s Penticton Veterinary Hospital marks three years of providing care to animals in the community. The open house event takes place at the hospital on Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Along with free admission, attendees can explore the clinic, enjoy …
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Everyone’s a winner after a raffle held earlier this month at the Strongman Classic, a Fitness Inc. sponsored event, held in partnership with the BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch. Not only did multiple people take home some fantastic prizes – the event managed to raise $7,505 for animals in need. “Fitness Inc. has been an …
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Ways to make the fête fun for you, your four-legged friends and your co-workers! Is Fido ready for his field trip? This year’s annual Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWDay) is happening Friday, June 22. The first TYDTWDay was established in 1999, to give people the chance to celebrate how wonderful dogs are as …
Gardening in deer territory certainly has its challenges but with a little patience and strategic planning, you can have a deer friendly, beautiful garden. Below are three strategies to keep in mind when gardening with deer. Keep in mind that besides fencing out deer completely, no garden will ever be completely deer proof but using …
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