February 6, 2024Lulu is a nine-month-old Bantam bulldog puppy who was brought to the BC SPCA’s Alberni-Clayoquot community animal centre by her owner who could no longer care for her. She has a number of health issues. “Poor Lulu has a condition commonly known as cherry eye in both of her eyes,” says Leon Davis, the BC …
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January 19, 2024The BC SPCA has seized seven dogs from a property in Cherryville: two four-year-old standard poodles, a five-year-old Australian shepherd, a four-year-old cocker spaniel and three five- month-old Australian shepherd poodle mix puppies. “A concerned citizen called our animal helpline about the living conditions of these dogs,” says Eileen Drever, senior protection officer and stakeholder …
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January 17, 2024Honey, a two-year-old pit bull terrier mix, was seriously injured and laying on the side of Highway 16 in Fort St. James, unable to move. Thankfully, her cries for help were heard by a Good Samaritan who stopped their car to investigate and brought her to the BC SPCA’s North Cariboo animal centre in Prince …
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January 5, 2024It is hard to believe how much Peggy’s life has changed in just a few short weeks. In early December, a Good Samaritan saw her limping horribly and brought her to a local cat rescue. Because of her injury, she was surrendered to the BC SPCA’s Kamloops animal centre where she would receive the veterinarian …
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January 5, 2024The BC SPCA extends our sincerest thanks to the incredible 190,000 individuals who joined us in 2023 to improve the lives of farmed, wild, and companion animals across the province. The power of your voices echoed through various channels, from petitions and surveys to heartfelt comments. “Together, we have sent a clear message that the …
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December 21, 2023Five four-week-old kittens were left in a cardboard box with nothing to keep them warm at the front door of the BC SPCA’s Victoria animal centre. Luckily, they were found by one of the staff just minutes after they were abandoned based on security camera footage. Unfortunately, the person who abandoned the kittens and their …
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December 19, 2023WARNING: Graphic Image Three good Samaritans helped Fergus, a seriously injured six-month-old brown tabby kitten, get the care he needed after he was found on the side of a road in Abbotsford. When they took a closer look at Fergus it was obvious he had an injured leg and sadly all the skin and fur …
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December 15, 2023Luffy, a two-year-old pit bull terrier came into the BC SPCA’s care when he was surrendered to a BC SPCA animal protection officer responding to a complaint about the dog’s living conditions and health. The animal protection officer found him confined to a crate in a dark basement with no visible food or water. He …
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December 12, 2023The high cost of living continues to have an impact on both people and their pets. The BC SPCA’s pet food banks have seen a more than 20% increase in the number of meals they have provided in 2023 compared to the same time last year. “In 2022, the BC SPCA provided 532,000 meals to …
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December 1, 2023Kringle, a seven-year-old black Labrador Retriever, was found wandering alone on a residential property in Grand Forks and was brought to the BC SPCA’s South Okanagan animal centre. He was then transferred to the Kelowna animal centre. “Kringle is a very sweet old man, who based on the scars on his face, has had a …
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