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Update: Ill-fitting harness sends 6.5-month-old golden retriever puppy to emergency surgery

September 5, 2025

He was only six and a half months old and had endured more pain than most do in a lifetime. Air Bud was surrendered to the BC SPCA qathet community animal centre in June with devastating wounds around his armpits and his sides caused by an embedded harness. He was immediately transported to a local …

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BC SPCA contest wants to make your pet a Yellow Dog Brewing star!

September 3, 2025

Your pet could be the face of their very own beer label, all thanks to the BC SPCA’s popular Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star contest! From September 3 through 21, the BC SPCA, in partnership with Yellow Dog Brewing, is giving four animal lovers the chance to win their cat, dog or …

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Senior Yorkie mix rescued from years of breeding after investigation

September 2, 2025

Tessa, a nine-year-old Yorkshire terrier mix, was surrendered in July after a BC SPCA animal protection investigation in the West Kelowna area. She was discovered—alongside several other animals—living in poor conditions. “Tessa had at least five litters. A vet exam revealed she had broken and missing teeth, skin issues, fecal matter on her coat and …

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BC SPCA investigation results in surrender of 33 cats and dogs, including a mom and her 11 puppies

July 29, 2025

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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BC SPCA investigation results in surrender of 33 cats and dogs, including a mom and her 11 puppies

July 29, 2025

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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Exciting BC SPCA 50/50 lottery back with historic pot up to $1,600,000!

July 23, 2025

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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Don’t miss the opportunity to speak up for exotic cats in British Columbia!

BC SPCA Do serval cats make good house pets?
July 8, 2025

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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