June 19, 2025Six seven-month-old underweight German shepherd mix puppies were surrendered to BC SPCA animal protection officers from a property in the Thompson-Nicola regional district on June 10. “The owner had been trying to rehome the puppies from an accidental litter,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA. When BC SPCA …
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June 12, 2025The ongoing economic uncertainty in British Columbia and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a continued decline in donations of pet food and supplies to BC SPCA animal centres across the province. This drop in contributions comes at a time when demand is increasing. As of May 31, 2025, the BC …
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June 6, 2025With temperatures rising across the province, the BC SPCA is urging the public to remember the serious risks associated with leaving pets in hot vehicles. “People underestimate how rapidly a vehicle can heat up to dangerous levels, putting animals at risk of fatal consequences,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations for the …
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June 4, 2025BC SPCA animal protection officers seized 34 Bengal cats from a property in Vernon on May 28, 2025, after a veterinarian determined all the cats met the definition of being in distress. “We were alerted to this situation by someone who visited the property. They were considering buying a cat from the breeder and were …
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June 3, 2025On May 21, 2025, at the Kamloops Law Courts, Kurtis Leo Gordon Elliot was convicted of one count of owner neglecting animal or bird or failing to provide necessaries contrary to section 446(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Following his sentencing on May 27, 2025, Elliot is prohibited from owning, having the custody or …
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May 30, 2025They were brought into the BC SPCA’s care with serious health issues. When they arrived, they were barely recognizable – helpless, covered in fleas crawling into their mouths and eyes, their fur was patchy and falling out. Then came the positive ringworm diagnosis. Ringworm is a highly contagious infection affecting the skin, hair and nails …
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May 30, 2025Lovely Gracie, an affectionate, seven-year-old Pomeranian mix, came into the BC SPCA’s care under heartbreaking circumstances. She had been involved in a traumatic dog fight that left her with a devastating eye injury – so severe that surgery was the only option. Gracie spent several weeks recovering at the home of her BC SPCA …
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May 28, 2025The BC SPCA’s Lock-In for Love campaign is coming to a record 28 communities across the province this summer, offering animal lovers the chance to cuddle up with a dog, cat or small critter in care while raising funds for charity. The one-of-a-kind fundraiser runs from May 28 to June 14. “The Lock-In for Love …
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May 6, 2025The BC SPCA has taken 83 Persian-mix cats into care after being contacted by the family of their late owner. Of these cats, sixty-three were transported through the Drive for Lives program to the BC SPCA Surrey animal centre, while the other twenty cats were brought to Kamloops. The BC SPCA’s Surrey animal centre and …
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May 1, 2025Animal Protection officers seized a six-month-old cocker spaniel puppy in Kelowna after receiving reports of alleged physical abuse. “The investigating officer was informed the puppy was being kept in a crate in a closet,” says Eileen Drever, BC SPCA senior officer protection and stakeholder relations. “This puppy endured both physical and psychological abuse. She was …
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