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Update: Gracie’s world of new adventures after healing

May 30, 2025

Lovely Gracie, an affectionate, seven-year-old Pomeranian mix, came into the BC SPCA’s care under heartbreaking circumstances. She had been involved in a traumatic dog fight that left her with a devastating eye injury – so severe that surgery was the only option.   Gracie spent several weeks recovering at the home of her BC SPCA …

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BC SPCA seeking animal lovers to “lock-in for love” across B.C. 

May 28, 2025

The BC SPCA’s Lock-In for Love campaign is coming to a record 28 communities across the province this summer, offering animal lovers the chance to cuddle up with a dog, cat or small critter in care while raising funds for charity. The one-of-a-kind fundraiser runs from May 28 to June 14. “The Lock-In for Love …

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Abused puppy seized by BC SPCA animal protection officer

May 1, 2025

Animal Protection officers seized a six-month-old cocker spaniel puppy in Kelowna after receiving reports of alleged physical abuse. “The investigating officer was informed the puppy was being kept in a crate in a closet,” says Eileen Drever, BC SPCA senior officer protection and stakeholder relations. “This puppy endured both physical and psychological abuse. She was …

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Emaciated dog found near McNair Secondary School in Richmond 

April 16, 2025

An emaciated pit bull English bulldog mix was discovered near McNair Secondary School in Richmond. A compassionate early morning jogger came across him during their run on April 2, 2025. “The jogger noticed the dog trailing behind him as he ran,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations. “At first, he thought the …

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BC SPCA urges public to include pets in estate planning after taking in seven cats following owner’s passing

April 4, 2025

The BC SPCA is reminding the public about the importance of estate planning for your pets after the Society took seven cats into care when their owner passed away. “The guardian of these cats did everything right while they were in the hospital to ensure the animals were taken care of,” says Eileen Drever, BC …

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Update: Emaciated dog chained outside in freezing temperatures

February 21, 2025

He was emaciated, shivering and bearing the weight of a heavy collar and chain when the BC SPCA animal protection officer saw him. Jace was in critical distress and fearing he would not survive the night in the freezing temperatures, the officer wasted no time in getting him off the property and to an animal …

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