December 15, 2021The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Raider, a sweet 13-year-old black Labrador who was left all alone in the world when his elderly human passed away. Like many older animals who come into BC SPCA care, Raider has various health concerns the SPCA is addressing to help him live his best life in …
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December 12, 2021The BC SPCA is hoping you can make a difference in these puppies’ lives. These eight six-week-old husky-mix puppies were brought into the shelter along with their mother by their guardian who recognized that the puppies needed help. “The owner realized that the puppies had serious health issues,” says BC SPCA Nanaimo manager Bonnie Pequin, …
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December 7, 2021Thank you to everyone who took part in our naming contest for the nine puppies rescued from outside of Squamish, and for your generous support for their continued care. The winning names reflect strong B.C. communities who have shown such resilience in challenging times: Abby, Chilli, Hope, Merritt , Princeton, Lytton, Fraser, Sumas & Nicola! …
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November 29, 2021In July of this year, Gator was rushed to an emergency clinic in Vancouver after BC SPCA animal protection officers found him at an abandoned doggy daycare in a kennel filled with urine and feces. The six-year-old Briard had been left there with another dog, who tragically did not survive the ordeal and was found …
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November 22, 2021The BC SPCA is grateful to all the animal lovers who have generously supported efforts to help pet guardians and their animals impacted by the devastating floods in B.C. “We are currently providing free emergency boarding for animals throughout the Interior, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, and providing free crates, pet food, leashes, collars …
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November 18, 2021The BC SPCA is providing pet guardians who were evacuated due to the flooding in Abbotsford pet food, crates, leashes, harnesses and other urgent supplies at the ESS Reception Centre at Tradex. “People can simply come to our table and pick-up whatever they need,” says Sarah Ringer-Vennard, Abbotsford BC SPCA Branch Manager. “If we don’t …
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October 5, 2021The BC SPCA has seized 71 cats and kittens from two motorhomes on a rural property near Squamish. The animals were taken to a specialized BC SPCA facility for assessment and have now been moved to other locations for ongoing care. “The investigation involved a hoarding situation where the cats and kittens were being kept …
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October 1, 2021The BC SPCA is hoping you can help little Daryl make a full recovery after he suffered painful injuries from a serious dog attack. The seven-month-old Shih Tzu-English Springer Spaniel cross suffered a broken jaw after being attacked by a larger dog and his owners surrendered the dog to the BC SPCA in Campbell River …
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August 20, 2021The BC SPCA in Kelowna is appealing to anyone who may have seen suspicious activity around the shelter at 3785 Casorso Road overnight on Aug. 11 and 12. Two of three fleet vehicles had their catalytic converters stolen leaving the charitable organization scrambling when they were unable to use the trucks to transport animals. “Staff …
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August 17, 2021The BC SPCA is hoping you can help give Toki a new lease on life. The one-year-old Golden Retriever mix was recently brought into the BC SPCA’s care in Port Alberni after a Good Samaritan found her abandoned outdoors. It’s believed the dog had been left alone to fend for herself for a while before …
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