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Early last week, a stray cat and her litter of three-week-old kittens were found in a shed and brought into the care of the SPCA. “This is the only litter of kittens we’ve had come in from the city of Dawson Creek this year so far,” says Wendy Davies, manager of the BC SPCA’s South …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
In early March, a thin looking, pregnant cat was found hanging around an apartment complex in Courtenay. A Good Samaritan took the cat in for the night and that same evening the cat had her kittens. The following day, they were brought to the SPCA and the cat was able to receive the medical care …
News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
Got kittens? It’s kitten season in British Columbia, and while the tiny furballs can be unbelievably adorable, there’s more to consider than the cuteness factor if you find some on their own. “Spring through early fall is kitten season, since cats are seasonal breeders,” says veterinarian and BC SPCA senior manager of animal health Dr. …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Tip Tuesday
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) has now been confirmed in Nanaimo, Comox, Courtenay, Parksville, Richmond, and on Annacis Island. The BC SPCA has temporarily suspended intake of rabbits into all Island and Lower Mainland shelters and placed visitor restrictions on these branches. We are currently in the process of vaccinating all shelter and foster rabbits in …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
When the BC SPCA is mentioned, people often think of puppies and kittens, or adoptable animals. What they may not think about are the nearly 5,500 volunteers across the province who help the society carry out its life-saving work helping the province’s most vulnerable animals, every day. While dog walkers and cat care attendants are …
Continue reading “It takes a village: BC SPCA celebrates its dedicated volunteers”
News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Ways to help
When you’re a small puppy in a big world, a lot of things can be scary – especially when you’re experiencing them for the first time. That’s why it’s important to reward your puppy when she experiences new things, like meeting new people when out walking. “When someone is approaching, it can be scary for …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Tip Tuesday
Cats are fantastic furry family members, but indoor cats can suffer from depression and frustration, and become lethargic if their environment does not provide enough stimulation. Cat-friendly furniture, such as bookshelves with steps specifically designed for cats or tables and couches with tunnels and openings cats can explore, is available and trendy, but can be …
Continue reading “Keeping your kitty happy: How cat enrichment helps felines stay healthy”
News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
As Easter approaches, the BC SPCA is reminding the public that it is better to give chocolate bunnies as gifts, rather than real rabbits. Each year, SPCA branches across the province receive dozens of abandoned rabbits after the Easter holiday has passed and the excitement of a new pet has worn off, and the reality …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
Cowichan Tribes, the BC SPCA, and RCMP met on March 15, 2018 to discuss “Teddy” who was a severely neglected dog seized by the BC SPCA on February 16, 2018. The meeting’s agenda was about moving forward for solutions to prevent neglect to animals or pets in the future. Chief William Seymour speaking on the …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
It’s never too early to check your pet for ticks. After spending some time in the forest, BC SPCA manager of policy and outreach Amy Morris found three ticks on her dog, Clover. That was just last week. “I couldn’t believe I found three on her in such a short timeframe – spring has barely …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Tip Tuesday
