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We asked our AnimalKind accredited dog trainers to share what they think dogs wish their owners knew about dog training. What are the most common errors? What are some training tips that produce long-term results? Jeanne Shaw from Love 2 Play Your dog doesn’t have to be able to do everything…pick a few things …
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The BC SPCA Chilliwack branch has been able to locate, spay/neuter and rehabilitate over 100 community cats with the help of a BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant. SPCA Chilliwack branch staff and volunteers collaborated with several other organizations to help community cats living in two colonies. The largest colony was comprised of 109 cats …
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Collars are important for your dog to have, so you can fasten an ID tag, a dog license and leash – but it’s important to ensure your canine pal has the right kind of collar. “The BC SPCA recommends flat dog collars as opposed to prong, choke or shock collars,” says BC SPCA manager of …
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Meetups in parks for puppers – and their people – are becoming more popular these days. Scroll through social media and it’s not hard to find photos of dogs lined up in a photo op after a day of socializing anMeetups in parks for puppers – and their people – are becoming more popular these …
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When there is a cat roaming the neighbourhood without a collar and ID tags the first thought is often to trap the cat and bring him or her to the local BC SPCA branch. However, it is important to keep in mind that not all homeless cats will be happy living with people. Kittens who …
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A microchip is the most reliable form of permanent identification that you can provide for your pet. One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime and a microchip can make a difference by reuniting lost pets with their families. In honour of Check the Chip day, the BC Pet Registry is sharing three …
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The BC SPCA ran an expanded vaccine clinic for pet guardians who are homeless or living in SROs after an outbreak of parvovirus claimed the lives of at least four dogs. The vaccines were offered through Charlie’s vet clinic, which is held on the last Thursday of every month in Oppenheimer Park. “These clinics provide …
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Question: My indoor cat seems bored. How can I make my home more cat-friendly without it looking like a cat jungle gym? While dogs are content to live at ground level with their social group, cats use space differently. To meet a house cat’s needs in our homes requires us to think like the ancestral …
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The BC SPCA recognizes that animals can help kids develop empathy and offers summer camp programs to create healthier communities. A child’s ability to imagine themselves in another person’s shoes is a valuable skill needed to build strong friendships and relationships. Yet, research from the University of Michigan suggests that kids are 40 per cent …
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On Father’s Day we celebrate the important role dads play in our lives. Father figures like Uncle Leo are just as vital in helping to raise the next generation. This cat has adjusted well to his new role as a foster dad. His guardian Hailey Kathler was initially worried that Leo might be territorial towards …
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