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The BC SPCA has taken 83 Persian-mix cats into care after being contacted by the family of their late owner.  Of these cats, sixty-three were transported through the Drive for Lives program to the BC SPCA Surrey animal centre, while the other twenty cats were brought to Kamloops. The BC SPCA’s Surrey animal centre and …

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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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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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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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A cattle dog mix and her six two-week-old puppies have been surrendered to a BC SPCA animal protection officer on Southern Vancouver Island after the owner contacted the RCMP looking for assistance. “We are so thankful the owner of these dogs recognized that they could not care for them and asked for assistance,” says Eileen …

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Imagine the shock of the tire shop staff. An abandoned car with four flat tires is towed to the shop and when they look in the back seat, a cat and her two tiny three-week-old kittens look back at them from the filthy interior. The cats were hungry, dehydrated and terrified. The kind-hearted staff took …

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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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Compassionate community members sprang into action to save Magnus after he was struck by a truck on a bustling North Vancouver road. “He was hurt badly and hid underneath the parked cars on the road,” says Sarah Henderson, manager of the BC SPCA West Vancouver. “He was crying out in pain. The woman who witnessed …

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BC SPCA animal protection officers have saved a severely matted labrador retriever poodle mix and 25 cats, from a property east of Terrace, after the owner asked for help. “The strong odour of ammonia and feces was overwhelming. The home was not suitable for animals or people,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholders …

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