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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September 19, 2018This year Dogforce Fraser River have 6,000 reasons to celebrate post BC SPCA Paws for a Cause presented by Hill’s® Science Diet®. 2018 marks five years of walking to fight animal cruelty for Dogforce Fraser River, and to celebrate they decided to double their fundraising goal raising almost $6,000 to support animals in need. Each …
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August 31, 2018Gustav’s reason for giving is simple, “I support the BC SPCA because we have a common goal: to improve the situation of ALL animals.” Last fall Gustav made an incredible decision that would give a Second Chance to even more animals. “When I heard about giving to A Second Chance Holiday matching, it was a …
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July 1, 2018Every Thursday on Powell Street in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, BC Housing brings hope and help to the community through their support of Charlie’s pet food bank. This community-based BC SPCA initiative focuses on providing free and low-cost pet services for people who are homeless, low-income, and senior pet guardians. BC Housing has been committed to …
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June 1, 2018Since moving to Canada from the UK in the early 80’s, Audrey and Martin Hill have been sharing their passion for animal welfare in the communities they reside. Audrey recalls, “Within 24 hours of arriving in Canada, we spotted a stray kitten outside. It was in the worst condition I have ever seen and surely, …
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May 1, 2018Over the past five years National Cupcake Day has been a creative way for BC SPCA supporters to raise funds for animals in need by baking delicious cupcakes in exchange for donations. In 2018, animal-lovers in B.C shone, landing three of the four top fundraiser spots across Canada! Long-time friend to the animals Linda Mah …
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April 1, 2018With her dogs, Blizzard and Cedar, always by her side, Deborah and her husband are always there for the animals. In addition to being a PAW Plan supporter, Deborah actively fundraises in her community for BC SPCA events, helps provide her local branch – East Kootenay BC SPCA – with wish list items, is an …
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March 1, 2018If you have your 2018 BC SPCA Animals Helping Animals calendar on your wall, you can check out the handsome Maverick. When Maverick came into Paulyne’s life, both she and her husky, Shasta, had been struggling with the passing of her 14-year-old Lab. After seeing that a “mitten-pawed” pup was looking for a home and …
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February 1, 2018It started as a typical Thursday morning for Kyle Chester, co-owner of Kymar Gutters Inc. based out of Langley. He was driving to a job site and listening to the radio when he heard about Handsome the mastiff. Handsome had been found in horrific conditions, emaciated, cold and left outside to slowly die. “The story …
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