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Exciting BC SPCA 50/50 lottery back with historic pot up to $1,600,000!

July 23, 2025

The BC SPCA’s popular summer Lottery for animals in need is back for a limited time with the biggest 50/50 pot in the lottery’s history – up to $1,600,000! “Animal lovers across the province have a chance to make their dreams come true, but don’t wait too long to buy a ticket,” says Alina Wilson, …

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Ill-fitting harness sends 6.5-month-old golden retriever puppy to emergency surgery

July 10, 2025

On June 24, a 6.5-month-old golden retriever puppy, now named Air Bud, was surrendered to the BC SPCA qathet community animal centre with significant wounds requiring urgent veterinary intervention. After intake, Air Bud was immediately transported to a local veterinary hospital to address two untreated 4-inch bilateral axillary lesions caused by an imbedded harness. “In an …

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Don’t miss the opportunity to speak up for exotic cats in British Columbia!

BC SPCA Do serval cats make good house pets?
July 8, 2025

The BC SPCA is encouraging British Columbians to share their feedback on the regulation of all exotic cats with the provincial government. These wild cats are not native to British Columbia or Canada, and they suffer when they are bred and kept in captivity and sold for large profits in the pet trade.  For decades, the …

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BC SPCA investigation results in surrender of six underweight puppies

June 19, 2025

Six 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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BC SPCA’s pet food banks face increasing demand with fewer donations

June 12, 2025

The 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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BC SPCA Urges Public: Keep Animals Out of Hot Vehicles 

June 6, 2025

With 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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BC SPCA investigation results in the seizure of 34 Bengal cats from irresponsible breeder

Spotted Bengal cat lying on blue towel
June 4, 2025

BC 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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