July 31, 2018With the summer season comes a new round of things for you and your pet to enjoy together. While it’s easy to become distracted with the fun activities, it’s important to plan ahead and make your pet’s safety a priority by watching out for some of these potential hazards that come with the warmer weather. …
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July 17, 2018The BC SPCA’s vet clinics are working to ensure happy and less stressful vet visits for both animals and guardians by integrating a new approach to handling and caring for animals, known as Fear Free™. As of 2018, all BC SPCA veterinary staff across the province have been certified under this method. The Fear Free™ …
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July 11, 2018The BC SPCA is applauding a move by the City of Port Moody to ensure the safety and comfort of animals in extreme weather conditions. These changes include preventing any person from allowing an animal to be confined in an enclosed space, including a motor vehicle, without adequate ventilation. Offenders will be issued a $100 …
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June 29, 2018On the heels of a game-changing spay and neuter program in the city of Dawson Creek, the town of Pouce Coupe has joined the fight against cat overpopulation. “After noticing the incredible results we were able to achieve in Dawson Creek, the town of Pouce Coupe got in touch with us and provided $5,000 to …
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June 28, 2018While some felines make plans for cat naps and playtime, one cat in Richmond had some other ideas earlier this month. Lily is typically an indoor cat, but managed to make her grand escape and hitch a ride in the bumper of a car in Richmond. The owner of the car drove to various locations …
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June 27, 2018More than 600 cats have been spayed and neutered in the town of Comox and City of Courtenay thanks to a generous grant of $78,385 from PetSmart Charities of Canada and the results are already visible in the branch and in the community. “We are seeing first hand the impact of this program in our …
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June 21, 2018Ways to make the fête fun for you, your four-legged friends and your co-workers! Is Fido ready for his field trip? This year’s annual Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWDay) is happening Friday, June 22. The first TYDTWDay was established in 1999, to give people the chance to celebrate how wonderful dogs are as …
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April 24, 2018Early 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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April 24, 2018Got 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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March 31, 2018When 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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