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Traditional ground blessing ceremony hosted at site of future Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre

November 26, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, the BC SPCA, in partnership with the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, held a heartfelt ground blessing ceremony at the future site of the Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre located at 7550 Bell McKinnon Road in Duncan. The ceremony was a meaningful occasion to honor and respect the land, featuring a beautiful performance …

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BC SPCA announces winners of 2024 Wildlife-in-Focus Photography Contest

September 25, 2024

B.C.’s amateur wildlife photographers answered the call for photos of the province’s beautiful wildlife in a big way for the BC SPCA’s 16th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest. “With more than 500 photos submitted, choosing the top picks was a challenge for the contest judges,” says Andrea Wallace, BC SPCA’s manager, wild animal welfare. “We want …

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BC SPCA contest back to make your pet a Yellow Dog Brewing star!

September 3, 2024

Your pet could star on their very own beer label! This unique opportunity is coming to loving pet parents across B.C. starting September 4, thanks to the BC SPCA’s popular Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star contest. It’s the perfect way for anyone to shine a spotlight on their special pet while also …

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BC SPCA offers 50% off adoption fees to celebrate Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet-Day

April 25, 2024

April 30 is Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet-Day and to celebrate, the BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off adoption fees from Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, May 5 at all its locations, proudly sponsored by our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. BC SPCA animal centres will also be hosting open houses on Saturday, April 27. “The open …

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Give them hope for the holidays! BC SPCA offers 50% off adoption fees Dec. 1 – 15

November 29, 2023

The holiday season is fast approaching and the BC SPCA wants to see the many animals in their care find a forever home so they can be surrounded by their new family and all the joy of the season! To help make this dream a reality, and to make room for more animals in its …

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Victoria BC SPCA hold Community Animal Centre Open House May 2

April 27, 2023

The BC SPCA’s Victoria community animal centre, located at 3150 Napier Lane, will host an open house on May 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This free (donations gratefully accepted), family-friendly event gives the community a chance to learn about and experience the BC SPCA’s many services and programs. Tickets are required for entry …

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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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BC SPCA’s Prince George spay and neuter clinic hosts two feral cat days

February 21, 2023

The BC SPCA’s Prince George spay and neuter clinic, in partnership with Soft Paws Cat Rescue, held two feral cat spay and neuter days on February 9 and 16. “Soft Paws Cat Rescue has a manager for each of the feral cat colonies,” says Cari Ito, manager of the BC SPCA’s Prince George spay and …

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Mom and son finish 115 kilometres walk to raise money for new solar panel roof at SPCA in Sechelt

March 26, 2021

Updated: March 26, 2021 On March 14th, Megan Kelso and her ten-year-old son, Cody, set off on a four-day walk from Gibsons to Powell River, B.C., all in the name of the environment and animals. The goal of their 115 kilometres journey was to raise $20,000 for a new solar roof for the Sunshine Coast …

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The BC SPCA in Kelowna kicks off Easter with fun baskets for kids

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March 15, 2021

**UPDATE** Online sales sold out but limited quantity available to purchase Saturday, April 3 – 10:00 to 4:00 at Orthoquest, 1015 Richter St., Kelowna With Easter around the corner, the BC SPCA in Kelowna is “hopping” to make it a little extra special for kids this year with some special baskets. Geared for kids aged …

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