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PetSmart Charities® of Canada funds SPCA program for low-income pet guardians

March 5, 2020

The BC SPCA will be able to provide subsidized veterinary care for approximately 500 more pets living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside thanks to a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada. The funding will support the Charlie’s Pet Food Bank and Veterinary Clinic program, which provides check-ups, vaccines, deworming and flea treatments during its free …

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Sea to Sky Canine Training earns BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation

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March 5, 2020

Squamish-based Sea to Sky Canine Training is the latest company to receive BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation, making them the second accredited trainer in the region. Paw In Hand received accreditation last year. The BC SPCA launched this innovative program for dog training companies in January 2019. With AnimalKind, the organization is creating a community of …

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Remote B.C. communities receive BC SPCA grant funding to address cat issues

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February 20, 2020

Groups addressing community cats and cats living in First Nation communities are receiving much needed support through the BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter grant. “Remote areas of British Columbia, such as North Island, the Chilcotin region and the Northern Interior are benefiting from our grant program this year,” says Marieke van der Velden, outreach specialist …

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Brush those pearly whites: Dental health matters for animals, too

January 23, 2020

Brushing teeth twice a day is something many British Columbians do out of habit, for better breath, cleaner and whiter teeth, and to help prevent diseases such as gingivitis. But when it comes to furry, four-legged family members, pet guardians across the province aren’t always so vigilant about dental health. And it can be costly. …

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BC SPCA fixes over 400 cats with PetSmart Charities® of Canada grant

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January 21, 2020

The BC SPCA’s Kamloops & District Branch was able to help spay/neuter 440 cats in 2019 thanks to a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® of Canada. The branch was able to offer subsidized spay/neuter surgeries in partnership with local veterinary clinics to cat guardians in the North Shore and Brocklehurst areas. “The moment the program …

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Plan ahead for peace of mind: BC Pet Registry helps lost pets return home

January 9, 2020

A missing pet is a guardian’s worst nightmare, as your mind reels with all the dangers your furry friend faces away from your care. That’s how retired teacher Ray Furlotte felt when his orange tabby, Lily, managed to escape their home on a cold winter day. Furlotte worried that he might never see his beloved …

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UPDATE: more than 150 cats taken into BC SPCA care as Houston rescue continues

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