July 2, 2013The BC SPCA’s Community Animal Centre in Maple Ridge has become Canada’s first gold level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited animal shelter. This groundbreaking project, created in partnership with the District of Maple Ridge, provides a model for other sustainable shelters across the country. “It’s a major accomplishment for the BC SPCA …
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June 20, 2013The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is now among the elite group of Canadian organizations to be accredited by Imagine Canada, the national umbrella for charities and nonprofits. Imagine Canada announced this week that the BC SPCA had received accreditation status through its Standards Program, a Canada-wide set …
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November 8, 2012Vancouver SPCA introduces cat portals, increases welfare for shelter cats During late October, the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch underwent an exciting renovation to its cat housing facilities which included the installation of new “cat portals.” By installing PVC portals between adjacent cages, the Vancouver SPCA has now converted all single stainless steel cages into double …
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