October 31, 2024Sweet, little Cola was found on the side of a rural road with a leg so seriously injured she needed amputation surgery. This little fighter with the snuggly personality had the most beautiful, trusting spirit. She happily let the staff at the veterinary clinic she was rushed to work hard to save her. Then she …
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October 24, 2024The BC SPCA is caring for 10 cats that were found abandoned on the side of the road in 70 Mile House on Thanksgiving long weekend. “While driving through 70 Mile House on her way home to Vancouver, a woman observed a small canvas pet carrier at the side of the road in a truck …
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October 4, 2024They were part of the 32 Pomeranian dogs and puppies seized in Vernon by BC SPCA animal protection officers. Three moms – one with two newborn puppies and two who were very pregnant. “It was a lot for BC SPCA staff to deal with,” says Shannon Paille, manager of the BC SPCA’s Kelowna animal centre. …
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October 4, 2024Lulu was found abandoned in a trailer with fur so heavily matted, you couldn’t tell her head from her tail. Who knows how long this poor senior Lhasa apso had been trapped inside her urine soaked and feces coated fur. She was immediately brought to a veterinary clinic for a sedated shave to relieve her …
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August 7, 2024Spirit, as named by her BC SPCA foster, was found on the side of the road in Fort St. John, ten kilometres down a logging road, obviously pregnant. She had lesions all over her skin, raw in some places, especially on her chest and she was also covered in hives and welts. It appeared that …
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August 1, 2024BC SPCA animal protection officers have seized 31 adult German shepherds and 12 puppies from an irresponsible breeder who was housing them on a property southeast of Prince George. “The conditions these dogs were living in were horrible,” says Marcie Moriarty, the BC SPCA’s Chief protection and outreach services. “The plywood floors in their outdoor …
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July 25, 2024Sweetie is a six-year-old Shih Tzu, surrendered to the BC SPCA by her guardian who was no longer able to provide the care she needs. “We are so grateful to Sweetie’s guardian for making the incredibly difficult decision to surrender Sweetie to the BC SPCA’s care,” says Angela Mather, manager of the BC SPCA’s East …
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July 5, 2024“They’re all very playful and so affectionate,” says Natalie, their foster. “They love to swat the ball around the wheel of their play circuit toy. They are also major fans of scratch posts.” Five tiny kittens were rescued from a blaze by Port Alberni fire crews in June and brought to the BC SPCA for …
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June 20, 2024The BC SPCA’s Drive for Lives animal transfer program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year at a time when the need for the program has never been greater. “In 2022 we transported 4,029 animals throughout the province. In 2023 that number jumped to 4,879 and this year we are on track to move even more …
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