April 3, 2018The BC SPCA invites animal lovers in the community to join us for a celebration of the opening of our new Tri-Cities Education & Adoption Centre on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. The new facility replaces the SPCA’s existing facility in Port Coquitlam. “Through this larger facility we are expanding our services to animals …
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March 7, 2018Ever wondered what happens to wildlife that gets into trouble in our urban and rural communities? Don’t miss a fascinating opportunity to come behind the scenes and tour Wild ARC, the BC SPCA’s wildlife rehabilitation centre in Metchosin, just outside of Victoria. The Wild ARC facility is normally restricted to staff and volunteers as they …
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March 1, 2018Last year, at just one week old, tiny Willow was abandoned and taken to the BC SPCA Salt Spring Island Branch. Thanks to funds raised at the BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need, Willow had a chance to fight for her survival. Get tickets Willow was bottle fed every 90 minutes by her foster …
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February 13, 2018It was a fantastic Tuesday for the animal lovers who gathered in Vancouver to cuddle with adoptable puppies. With eight cuddly furballs on hand to snuggle, the sounds of pure happiness filled the lobby of TELUS Garden, where the BC SPCA held a pop-up event, Cupcakes and Cuddles, to help raise funds and awareness for …
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February 2, 2018The BC SPCA co-hosted a public awareness event highlighting the link between domestic violence and abuse, also known as the violence link, Friday in Vancouver. Sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Animal Law Committee and the Young Lawyers Division, the event was held in support of the Atira …
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January 10, 2018Looking to make a difference in 2018? One simple way to do just that is to get involved in the BC SPCA’s National Cupcake Day. By baking cupcakes and giving them away in exchange for a donation, participants can improve the lives of abused, abandoned and neglected animals in our communities. National Cupcake Day is …
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November 9, 2017The BC SPCA joins fellow Canadians in remembering and honouring the men and women who have risked or lost their lives in times of war this November. While doing so, the society also recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of the millions of war animals. In the First World War alone, it is estimated that eight …
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September 27, 2017You can’t ride in this little red wagon. Instead, bring your support for British Columbia’s most vulnerable animals to Miranda’ Lambert’s upcoming Highway Vagabond concert tour show in Prince George and donate to the BC SPCA in the country superstar’s Fill the Red Wagon promotion. Anyone who brings a donation – monetary donations are preferred …
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September 27, 2017You can’t ride in this little red wagon. Instead, bring your support for British Columbia’s most vulnerable animals to Miranda’ Lambert’s upcoming Highway Vagabond concert tour show in Kelowna and donate to the BC SPCA in the country superstar’s Fill the Red Wagon promotion. Anyone who brings a donation – monetary donations are preferred but …
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