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Yellow Dog Brewing wins prestigious Giving Hearts award for long time support of the BC SPCA

November 30, 2023

For more than nine years, Yellow Dog Brewing has been a tremendous supporter of the BC SPCA with our partnership beginning right at the inception of their craft brewery in Port Moody, when founder Melinda Coghill reached out wanting to help the animals. Fast forward nine years and Yellow Dog Brewing’s connection to the BC …

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BC SPCA permanently closing Vernon community animal centre

November 15, 2023

Due to a number of ongoing concerns related to the structural integrity of the Vernon community animal centre, the BC SPCA has made the difficult decision to permanently close the facility to the public, effective November 17. “We have been aware of growing concerns related to the building’s foundation, walls, and ceiling, but a recent …

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BC SPCA kenneling services with City of Cranbrook ended September 30

October 6, 2023

Since 2004, the BC SPCA has partnered with the City of Cranbrook to provide kenneling services for stray animals. These services are tied to the City’s Animal Control bylaws and are a municipally funded responsibility. This is separate from the core work of the BC SPCA which is funded almost entirely by donations. On average, …

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BC SPCA thanks Government of B.C. for $12 million in funding for capital plan

June 26, 2023

The Province is providing $12 million in funding to help build BC SPCA shelter replacements in Vancouver, Cowichan, Prince George, and Fort St. John. “We greatly appreciate this significant support from the Province for these four communities where our aging facilities are making the care and protection of vulnerable animals increasingly difficult,” says Marcie Moriarty, …

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BC SPCA staff care for animals behind fire evacuation lines in Tumbler Ridge

June 15, 2023

BC SPCA staff went behind fire evacuation lines in Tumbler Ridge to look for and care for animals sheltering in place after an uncontrolled wildfire approached the community. “Our hearts go out to the residents of Tumbler Ridge,” says Alex Schare, BC SPCA regional manager (North Region), animal protection. “Thankfully it appears that many people …

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BC SPCA thanks Surrey Firefighters for helping to free trapped kitten

June 15, 2023

A BC SPCA animal protection officer, with the help of two Surrey firefighters, rescued a kitten trapped in a space between the framing and foundation of a home in Surrey. Good Samaritans heard a cat crying on the property and after searching for the cat on their own with no luck, called the BC SPCA’s …

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BC SPCA’s pet food banks struggling to keep up with demand

May 25, 2023

An increase in demand and an early start to B.C.’s wildfire season has the BC SPCA struggling to stock their pet food banks. In 2022, the BC SPCA provided 532,000 meals through pet food banks. “When guardians and their pets are evacuated due to a natural disaster like wildfires or floods, they can be away …

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BC SPCA applauds B.C. government’s announcement on veterinary student funding

Veterinarian at clinic is examining a cute kitten
March 24, 2023

The BC SPCA is applauding the B.C. government’s announcement of permanent funding towards 20 new subsidized seats for B.C. veterinary students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Last April, the government announced that it was investing nearly $10.7 million to increase the number of subsidized seats from …

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Life-sized driftwood sculptures coming to Victoria in support of wild animals in need

March 20, 2023

Life-like driftwood animals are coming to downtown Victoria in support of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. WILD BC!, an art show by artist Tanya Bub, will feature 30 life-sized sculptures of B.C. wildlife to raise funds and awareness for the BC SPCA’s Wild ARC, a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Metchosin that helps nearly 3,000 injured …

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Skunks test positive for avian influenza

Two skunks on stone blocks
March 14, 2023

The government has confirmed that eight deceased skunks found in Vancouver and Richmond have tested positive for HPAI (avian influenza). Please see their official release below: Skunks in Richmond, Vancouver test positive for avian influenza VICTORIA – Testing has confirmed eight skunks found dead in late February in Richmond and Vancouver are positive for avian …

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