September 1, 2019Shawna Willan has supported animals across our province for decades. As a volunteer fundraiser for BC SPCA’s Paws for a Cause Walk presented by Hill’s® Science Diet® for 32 years and counting, she has inspired over $40,000 in pledges from friends, family and co-workers. Shawna also dedicates her time as a volunteer coordinator and adoption …
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July 25, 2019Each summer Christine Renner rallies her friends, family and co-workers together in support of animal welfare. By reaching out to her entire network, Christine has raised more than $50,000 as part of the BC SPCA Paws for a Cause presented by Hill’s® Science Diet®. Christine has had animal companions her whole life, including her beloved …
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July 1, 2019When Julius started Nude Vodka Soda, choosing to partner with the BC SPCA was an easy decision. “When I found out that the BC SPCA needs public donations to operate, I knew I wanted to make a difference” says Julius, “Animals have a special place in our lives and we want to do our part …
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June 1, 2019A few months ago, the BC SPCA took over the care of 27 horses that had been living in an open field and suffering from neglect. Sadly, the horses were not only in need of critical medical care and nourishment, they were also in need of love. Cases of neglect on this scale can incur …
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May 1, 2019For Sally Roth, her life-long love of animals started with a budgie named Charlie she received as a child. Sally adored Charlie, cared for him, cleaned his cage, and taught him to talk. When she was 15 she adopted her first cat, a long haired calico kitten she named Cher, despite her parents not being …
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March 21, 2019Nelica is a loyal BC SPCA supporter who has been giving for more than eight years. When asked why she gives, Nelica says “I love animals more than humans!” And also says she gives because she’s not able to have an animal friend of her own. Although she’d desperately love to have a cat, Nelica …
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February 20, 2019Cover dogs on the 2019 BC SPCA I ♥ Animals Calendar, Bane and Timmy have had a profound and positive impact on Chanel and Sam’s lives. Bane came first and taught them how to not sweat the small stuff and enjoy the simple things in life. Then, when Chanel met Timmy at the BC SPCA, she …
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January 14, 2019Paige Sutherland remembers her mom Eltie as having “the biggest heart when it came to animals and helping others.” Eltie started a tradition of knitting dozens of scarf and toque sets to be sold at Penticton fall craft fairs, donating proceeds of sales to support animals in need. Vernon Branch Manager Chelsea Taylor recalls, “Eltie …
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December 1, 2018Speaking for the animals of this beautiful province isn’t easy work. It’s work that requires all hands (and paws!) on deck. That’s why the BC SPCA is incredibly thankful for the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF). This compassionate group of people understand the importance of our work and have helped us speak for animals …
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October 4, 2018A little ditty about Tai and Diane. Diane Shaw met Tai in 2010. “He was living with someone who wasn’t in the position to give him the time, love, and care he required and was in need of a new home that could,” says Diane. So she stepped up to the plate. But at three …
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