April 23, 2025The BC SPCA has taken custody of eight Ragdoll kittens and adult cats surrendered to an animal protection officer from a property in Nanaimo on April 10, 2025. “This case of neglect was brought to our attention by an individual who purchased a kitten from a local breeder,” says Eileen Drever, the BC SPCA’s …
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April 23, 2025Is this fawn an orphan, or simply waiting for mom to come back? Not every deer fawn found alone is an orphan! It is normal for a mother deer to leave a fawn alone for long periods of time. She comes back only a few times a day to feed her baby, who waits quietly …
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April 17, 2025For the second time in Canadian history, federal candidates will square off on April 23 in a national all-party debate focused on animal protection issues. Animal protection first emerged as an election issue during the 2021 federal election, with the main parties making campaign announcements and platform commitments. A 2024 Nanos poll found 43 per …
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April 16, 2025Despite being a critical part of our ecosystems, bats are far from being universally adored. Perhaps this is why they tend to be missing from conversations about the impacts of cats on wildlife. Yet, just like birds, bats are vulnerable to cat predation. Read on to find out why, and what you can do to …
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April 16, 2025An emaciated pit bull English bulldog mix was discovered near McNair Secondary School in Richmond. A compassionate early morning jogger came across him during their run on April 2, 2025. “The jogger noticed the dog trailing behind him as he ran,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations. “At first, he thought the …
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April 16, 2025It’s that time of year when migrating shorebirds and nesting birds use the Pacific coast to travel between their breeding and wintering grounds. These long journeys leave little room for setbacks and delays from human disturbance can impact their survival and breeding success. Pet guardians can make a meaningful difference for these birds by being …
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