March 17, 2017The pouring rain didn’t dampen the spirits of several Bernese mountain dogs and their guardians last weekend. The reunion/birthday party was held to both celebrate the eight Bernese puppies’ first birthday and to reunite them with their mom and siblings. Rescued during a cruelty investigation last year with the help of the RCMP, when the …
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February 27, 2017The BC SPCA applauds the Government of British Columbia’s move to target irresponsible dog and cat breeders throughout the province. Introduced by Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick, the legislation will, if passed, provide a framework for the licensing and/or registration of commercial breeders of cats and dogs. “We are thrilled to see the provincial government take …
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December 9, 2015Surrey residents Avril Shepherd and Bruce Burley have pledged $100,000 to the BC SPCA to set up a living legacy /endowment fund in honour of family members and life-long animal lovers Denis and Dorene Shepherd. The funds will provide life-saving support for horses and farm animals cared for at the large-animal seizure facility at the …
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October 30, 2015It has been a decade since the BC SPCA opened its low-cost spay/neuter clinic in Prince George, and in that time, nearly 30,000 sterilization surgeries have been performed on publicly owned animals as well as animals going through the BC SPCA shelter system. The clinic has played a major role in the fight to end …
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October 14, 2015Government and community representatives joined BC SPCA staff and volunteers on Oct. 14 to officially open the BC SPCA’s new Recovery & Adoption Barn in Kelowna, which will temporarily house horses and farm animals rescued from abusive or neglectful situations in the Okanagan region. The new 2,500-square-foot facility, located adjacent to the existing BC SPCA …
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December 2, 2014It’s official. We’re awesome. The Vancouver BC SPCA Branch has been voted Vancouver’s Most Awesome Animal Welfare Organization in 2014, honoured by Vancouverites from all corners of this stunningly beautiful West Coast city who read the local, award-winning blog Vancouver Is Awesome. From Most Awesome Building Manager (John Davis) to Most Awesome Good Will …
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October 7, 2014The BC SPCA is excited to announce the official opening of its new Community Animal Centre in Campbell River. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new centre, located at 891 13th Avenue, will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. with BC SPCA president Marylee Davies, BC SPCA CEO Craig Daniell, Campbell River Mayor …
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July 30, 2013The BC SPCA has reached out to the B.C. Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to support a review of Section 49 of the Community Charter, entitled special powers in relation to dangerous dogs. The BC SPCA feels it is important to provide a voice to dogs around the province who have been confined …
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