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Comox Valley becoming a hub for humane dog training

August 3, 2021

With access to three BC SPCA AnimalKind accredited dog training companies, residents in the valley can now benefit from more humane training options to train their dogs. Comox Valley’s Go Dog Go! and Wild at Heart are the latest companies to receive AnimalKind accreditation. The BC SPCA created the AnimalKind program to provide information to …

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BC SPCA offers free summer camp for kids impacted by wildfires

July 21, 2021

The BC SPCA Humane Education team wants to make a tough summer a little bit better for families affected by the wildfires burning across the province. What makes everything better? Animals! For those children who are being impacted by evacuations and alerts in their home communities, the BC SPCA is offering free enrollment in their …

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The BC SPCA applauds the province’s decision to temporarily ban rodenticides

July 21, 2021

UPDATE October 2022: Provincial government announces changes to permanently restrict certain rodenticides The Provincial government has recently announced permanent changes to Integrated Pest Management Regulation (IPMR), to significantly reduce second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in B.C. New requirements will prohibit all public and most commercial uses of SGARs in B.C., with limited exemptions. READ MORE Original …

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BC SPCA seeks to reunite strays found during wildfires with their families

July 16, 2021

The BC SPCA is hoping to reunite stray animals who have come in during the wildfires to the Kamloops & District Community Animal Centre and the Animal Evacuation Centre with their owners. “We know their owners must be missing them and we would love to see them back together as soon as possible,” says Lorie …

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Generous supporters help SPCA reach animals during wildfires

July 16, 2021

As requests for help continue to pour in from families impacted by the wildfires, SPCA staff and volunteers are working hard to assist as many animals as possible. One recent call involved Stone, a 12-year-old mixed-breed dog, whose owners were on evacuation alert just outside of Lytton. “We got an urgent call to say their …

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The BC SPCA Humane Education team wants to bring camp to your kids

June 22, 2021

No matter where you live in the province, the BC SPCA Humane Education team wants to bring summer camp to your kids. BC SPCA Camp@Home was developed to reach young people from 5-16 years wherever they live with a unique brand of animal-centred fun. Camp events will offer something for everyone, and with programs staying …

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SPCA offers variety of programs to help Surrey animals and their guardians

June 14, 2021

As B.C. communities begin to move forward from COVID challenges, the BC SPCA in Surrey is continuing to reach out to those who need a little extra support in caring for their pets.  “This has been a tough time for so many people and we know that many pet guardians are still struggling to ensure …

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BC SPCA receives grant from Prince George Community Foundation to expand pet food bank outreach

June 7, 2021

The BC SPCA Prince George Community Animal Centre has received a grant from the Prince George Community Foundation to expand its pet food bank outreach efforts in order to ensure no pets in the community go hungry. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the BC SPCA in Prince George has increased their outreach services and partnerships. …

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Sooke dog trainer receives BC SPCA accreditation

May 11, 2021

Hanging With Hounds, a dog-training company that recently moved to Vancouver Island from Alberta, is being recognized for its commitment to high animal welfare through the BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation program. They are now one of four AnimalKind-accredited dog-training companies in the Capital region. Sharon Labossiere, owner and trainer at Hanging With Hounds, welcomes the …

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