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On December 11, the resident of a home in Osoyoos, found two five week old kittens huddled together on a blanket near some stored items on the porch. The compassionate finder placed the kittens in a box and brought them to the BC SPCA South Okanagan/ Similkameen in Penticton. “The kittens were fearful and …
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On December 8, two CN railway employees noticed something on the tracks in the railyard: a dog. Helpless and unmoving, the dog was in obvious medical distress, seemingly having been hit by a slow-moving train. The CN workers rushed her to the BC SPCA Kamloops for care, where she was immediately brought to a vet for urgent medical attention. The dog, originally referred to as “train stray,” has since been affectionately named Bannock. Despite the efforts …
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On December 5, at approximately 9 a.m., 32 cats ranging in age from three months to five years were left in plastic containers outside the gates of the BC SPCA Sunshine Coast animal centre in Sechelt. “This is the largest number of animals left at a BC SPCA animal centre that I can recall,” says …
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What a year it has been in the animal welfare space! From urging the provincial government to increase the availability and affordability of pet-friendly housing, to pushing for a nation-wide ban on fur farming (after a successful ban on mink farming in B.C.), we couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of passionate animal …
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On November 18 while responding to concerns of animal cruelty, a BC SPCA animal protection officer found a heartbreaking sight. A heavily matted dog was lying in the snow, no shelter in sight on a remote property east of Prince Rupert. The dog, a seven-year-old poodle mix was almost unrecognizable. She was shivering in the …
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As of November 25, the BC SPCA’s pet food bank program has already provided a week’s worth of food to a total of 44,320 dogs and cats in 2025, a total of 622,850 meals. “That works out to the BC SPCA supporting an average of 923 pets per week just through our pet food banks alone,” …
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On November 21, a breeder in Clearwater plead guilty to animal cruelty charges contrary to section 9.1 (2) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act for causing or permitting an animal to be in distress. Following her guilty plea, Milligan received 12 months’ probation, including a curfew for a period of six months. Milligan may not own, have custody or control of, or reside in the same premises as no more than 15 dogs for …
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WARNING: Graphic Images On November 4, a BC SPCA animal protection officer, responding to a complaint received, discovered a four-year-old golden retriever mix tethered with a heavy chain wrapped around her neck on a remote property west of Prince George. The chain appeared to be embedded in the dog’s neck, but the true extent of …
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An elderly out-of-province couple struggling with their own health issues recently became overwhelmed with the care of their 21 cats before concerned family members were able to step in to get support for both the couple and the cats in need. The family embarked on an interprovincial journey in a recreational vehicle, intending to relocate …
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WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES On September 23, Lucy, a nine-week-old kitten, along with her seven siblings, an accidental litter, were surrendered to the BC SPCA from a property in Victoria after their owner became overwhelmed by the number of animals in their care. “All the kittens were infected with the feline herpesvirus and coccidia parasite, but …
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