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The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Lola, an eleven-year-old pit-bull terrier cross who is suffering from various skin issues. “When Lola arrived at the shelter, she was quiet, clearly uncomfortable, and smelled really bad,” says Jodi Dunlop, manager of the Vancouver BC SPCA. “Her skin was red and inflamed, and there was a …

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The BC SPCA is bulging with budgies and is hoping some caring animal lovers will come forward to provide temporary foster homes for the birds. More than 100 budgies were surrendered into the SPCA’s care in August, following an animal protection investigation in West Kelowna. The budgies are currently being cared for at BC SPCA …

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WARNING: The following story contains graphic images The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Edward, an abandoned orange tabby who was picked up by Good Samaritans after he was seen wandering the streets for more than a week with a huge wound on his face. “These amazing people were able to safely capture Edward …

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The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Macy, a feral kitten found on the side of the highway near Williams Lake by a good Samaritan. “The good Samaritan was driving home when she noticed a ‘lump’ on the white line on the edge of the road,” says Liz Dighton, manager, BC SPCA Williams Lake …

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The BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need is back with a huge summer 50/50. For animals who are hurting, caring ticket purchasers are their hope of rescue and a happy future. “Every year the 50/50 has sold out – and this year that would bring the pot to $1.2 million, our biggest ever,” says …

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The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Spirit, a German shepherd cross puppy who was found limping underneath the Lions Gate bridge by a good Samaritan who brought him to an emergency veterinary clinic. “When Spirit was examined at the clinic it was determined he had a shattered pelvis requiring immediate medical attention,” says …

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The BC SPCA has seized 120 cats and three small dogs from a property in Fort St. James. The animals, many of whom were emaciated and suffering from upper respiratory infections, extreme flea infestations, urine scald, eye infections, dental issues, ear mites and wounds, were being kept in filthy and unsafe conditions in a trailer. …

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The BC SPCA is calling on caring people across British Columbia to bring love to vulnerable animals during its Lock-In for Love fundraising event, taking place June 1 to 23. “This is our chance to pay forward the unconditional love animals give us every day, by helping those who have experienced pain or cruelty,” says …

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