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Abused puppy seized by BC SPCA animal protection officer

May 1, 2025

Animal 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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BC SPCA investigation results in an irresponsible breeder surrendering four Ragdoll kittens and four adult cats in shocking condition

April 23, 2025

The 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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Emaciated dog found near McNair Secondary School in Richmond 

April 16, 2025

An 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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BC SPCA urges public to include pets in estate planning after taking in seven cats following owner’s passing

April 4, 2025

The BC SPCA is reminding the public about the importance of estate planning for your pets after the Society took seven cats into care when their owner passed away. “The guardian of these cats did everything right while they were in the hospital to ensure the animals were taken care of,” says Eileen Drever, BC …

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Severe eye injury from dog fight requires surgery for sweet Pomeranian mix named Gracie

March 27, 2025

A seven-year-old Pomeranian mix, named Gracie by BC SPCA staff, was involved in a dog fight, and subsequently brought to a veterinary clinic in Victoria with a devastating eye injury. Sadly, her injured eye had been dislodged from its socket and could not be saved, she required immediate surgery to remove it. “The clinic contacted us …

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Update: Emaciated dog chained outside in freezing temperatures

February 21, 2025

He was emaciated, shivering and bearing the weight of a heavy collar and chain when the BC SPCA animal protection officer saw him. Jace was in critical distress and fearing he would not survive the night in the freezing temperatures, the officer wasted no time in getting him off the property and to an animal …

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