November 22, 2018Littermates Iris, Leo, Georgia and Vader are lucky to be alive after being rescued by a Good Samaritan who found the sick and injured kittens living outdoors in a feral colony. When they arrived at the BC SPCA’s Prince Rupert Branch, they were suffering from a range of medical issues, including eyes so severely infected …
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November 14, 2018It’s been a tough start for six-month-old Pointer-Heeler-Cross Fender, who is currently being cared for by the BC SPCA’s Sunshine Coast Branch. Fender was found by a Good Samaritan after the pup sustained a fractured leg, pelvis and femoral head — the result of a hit-and-run where he’d been left for dead. Donate Now » …
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November 2, 2018What better way to spend your holiday than extending the holly jolly cheer to all creatures, big and small? Compassionate gifts that give twice, your donation to the animals will be put to work immediately to support the BC SPCA’s lifesaving work. Ask for donations instead of gifts For the person who can’t think of …
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October 30, 2018There’s no doubting little Sylvester’s resilience: this four-month-old kitten has already been through so much in such a short period of time. That’s why staff at the BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch hope you’ll be able to help this little guy heal. Donate Now » “When Sylvester first came into our care, it was apparent …
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October 17, 2018Many of us will blink our eyes without thinking, but for one dog in the West Kootenays, just one blink can be a struggle. Staff at the BC SPCA’s West Kootenay Branch are hoping you’ll help them help Odin, a sweet, one-year-old shar-pei mix get the surgery he needs so he can see without pain. …
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September 14, 2018He’s spent most of his life outdoors, and had been used for hunting. Now, staff at the BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch are hoping to help Abel, a Plott Hound who needs to have a growth on his rear end removed. Donate Now » “It’s hard to see him try and do simple things like …
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September 10, 2018It is a devastating way for any kitten to begin the first few months of life: little Lollipop is believed to have been hit by a vehicle, leaving the skin on her chin hanging from her face. It’s why staff at the BC SPCA’s Shuswap Branch are hoping the community will band together to help …
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August 27, 2018She’s had a bit of a bumpy start to her young life, so seven-month-old Sushi could certainly use a helping paw. “Sushi came into our care as an evacuee from the BC SPCA’s Williams Lake Branch in August because of the wildfires,” says Charlotte Ellice, manager, West Vancouver Branch. “This sweet girl has a fractured …
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August 14, 2018She was there for her owner until the end – and now Gypsy needs someone to be there for her. Staff at the BC SPCA’s Sunshine Coast Branch are hoping the community will come forward and help this sweet nine-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix who will need surgery to correct her cherry eye, along with a …
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August 13, 2018The BC SPCA is on high alert, bracing for the need to assist animals impacted by the province’s raging wildfires. This past Friday, an evacuation order was issued for areas that included the BC SPCA’s Quesnel Branch. We’ve also taken the precautionary measure of evacuating animals from our Williams Lake Branch. Staff and volunteers worked quickly …
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