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It’s a common scenario. A dog owner returns home from work to find their favourite chair reduced to a pile of stuffing, an unpleasant stain on the carpet and a frantic dog circling at the door. Cases of separation anxiety – also known as separation distress – are surprisingly common and may be an unintended …
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A few months back, a litter of eight sweet and playful pitbull puppies arrived at one of our branches. Their wagging tails and bright eyes made everyone’s hearts explode, including that of AnimalKind dog trainer Jane Bowers of Dogs of Distinction. She happened to live nearby and had the perfect space for this large group …
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Adding a dog to your family is a fun and exciting adventure. Whether your new friend is a puppy or adult, proper training is top of your mind. Things like good manners in the house, behaving well with other dogs and people, and feeling comfortable at the vet are all important skills to work on …
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Last week we asked for you to share with us how you and your furry friends were holding up at home. We’re happy to say we received a ton of entries, there are a lot of happy pups and felines out there. To celebrate our companions who are helping us get through self-isolation, we’ve picked …
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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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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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Cats like to scratch, as any cat guardians will be able to tell you. Scratching is a natural behaviour, here’s some tips to help you save your favourite couch or chair. “What we have to remember – even if your cat is destroying your couch – is that it’s really important for cats to be …
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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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Beautiful Ava escaped from the car while her family was traveling through Cache Creek on the way to visit a relative. Her family searched for their beloved eight-year-old cat and was heartbroken thinking they would never see her again. They had adopted Ava when she was just a seven-week-old kitten. Ava loved sleeping on their …
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Lunar New Year, celebrated on Jan. 25, ushers in 2020 as the Year of the Rat. According to the Chinese zodiac, people born in the year of the rat (birth years: 1948, 1960, 1984, 1996, 2008) are smart, resourceful, thrifty and industrious. The BC SPCA has a number of rats available for adoption. These smart …
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