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Between July 17 and 21, the BC SPCA accepted the surrender of 33 cats and dogs including two pit bull terrier mix moms with a total of 16 puppies from a property in Nanaimo. “This is yet another case where an animal guardian became overwhelmed by the needs of the animals in their care and …
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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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In the early hours of the morning on July 11 in Peachland a bathroom break for a Shih Tzu named Laynee turned into a rescue mission, saving the lives of two tiny three-week old kittens. “When I let her out, she refused to come back indoors,” says Brady Verhaeghe, Laynee’s guardian. Laynee’s attention was locked …
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In the early hours of the morning on July 11 in Peachland a bathroom break for a Shih Tzu named Laynee turned into a rescue mission, saving the lives of two tiny three-week old kittens. “When I let her out, she refused to come back indoors,” says Brady Verhaeghe, Laynee’s guardian. Laynee’s attention was locked …
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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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It was a newsworthy rescue – 34 Bengal cats kept in cages, some for most of their day, underweight and in distress. One couple who heard about the Bengal cats knew they could help. “We had a Bengal cat until 2021 when she passed,” says Kathleen. “We were ready to bring another cat home, and …
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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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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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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 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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