January 31, 2019The South Okanagan/Similkameen and Kelowna Branches of the BC SPCA are caring for a large intake of young cats surrendered to the BC SPCA on Jan. 30. The cats came from the same individual who has previously surrendered 164 cats and kittens to the SPCA. “Thirty cats were brought into our care, suffering from upper …
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January 15, 2019The BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch in Cranbrook is seeking your help with medical costs for an adorable nine-year-old Shih Tzu who came into SPCA care suffering from a number of medical issues. “When Shelby arrived at the branch she was covered in matted fur and we could tell right away that something was wrong,” …
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January 2, 2019Staff at the BC SPCA’s Prince Rupert Branch are hoping you’ll be able to help them help Jo, a one-year-old domestic short haired cat who is suffering from an unknown urinary tract issue. Donate Now » “This young man has changed so much for the better, and we want him to continue on that path,” …
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December 28, 2018Staff at the BC SPCA’s Shuswap Branch are hoping you’ll be able to help them help Galaxy, a one-year-old, very friendly female black cat. Donate Now » “Poor Galaxy was found in the yard of a carpentry business,” says Victoria Olynik, manager, SPCA Shuswap Branch. “She appeared to be searching for food and shelter in …
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December 23, 2018A devastating discovery: found with multiple injuries after having missing for a few days, six-month-old Noel is now in dire need of treatment. Donate Now » SPCA staff in Haida Gwaii and Vancouver have coordinated to get Noel his much-needed intensive care. This Yorkshire Terrier-mix was found with a massive amount of skin missing from …
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December 21, 2018Staff with the SPCA’s West Vancouver Branch are hoping you’ll be able to help them help Eris, a two-year-old Presa Canario/Cane Corso mix. This active young lady will need surgery after tearing a ligament on her rear left leg; the injury requires surgery to repair the damage. Donate Now » “She was playing in an …
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December 18, 2018It’s a Christmas wish come true for a senior dog who not only needed oral surgery, but a loving home for the holidays. Hoss, a Chinese Crested, and 17-years-young, has found his perfect match with a family — in the meantime he has been scheduled to have surgery in the new year to help with …
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December 18, 2018Staff at the SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch are hoping to give kitten Packer a helping paw. This twelve-week-old cat will unfortunately need to have one of his legs amputated. Donate Now » “Packer’s case is quite strange: we’re still trying to figure out what exactly is wrong with his leg. X-rays don’t show any kind …
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December 17, 2018Staff at the SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch are hoping you’ll be able to help them help Bumble, a sweet kitten who came into their care after being brought in with her siblings as strays. Donate Now » “If it wasn’t for her glaucoma — along with being partially deaf, you’d never know Bumble was sick,” …
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December 6, 2018Staff at the SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) are hoping you’ll be able to help them help their latest owl patient. The bird is believed to have been hit by a car, and, as a result, has unfortunately had to have one of her eyes removed. The owl also suffered trauma to her …
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