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With so much going on during the week it’s easy to get a little lazy or sidetracked when it comes to keeping our dogs active. Which is why once the weekend hits, so many of us want to take advantage of our time off to hang out with our furry friend and enjoy the great …
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News Category: Pet care
There was a happy ending, including a birthday wish come true, for a cat named Milly who recently went missing from her family home in Kimberley, B.C. Shannon Magee and her family adopted Milly from the BC SPCA five years ago, along with another cat named Shelby. Both cats were microchipped at the time of …
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Summertime is always a fun season to spend outdoors with your pooch. Why not make it more special and productive by teaching your dog some useful new skills? “Learning new skills help build confidence for the learner, or in this case, the dog,” says AnimalKind accredited trainer Maren Bruun from Paw In Hand in Squamish. …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted our daily routines as we know them, forcing us to cling to what brings us the most comfort and security. It’s not surprising that so many of us are seeking joy and safety with our furry four-legged friends. “From those living with dementia to children with autism to those with …
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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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News Category: Pet care
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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