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Recently, an American Robin was brought into BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) after it was caught by a free-roaming cat. This nestling had fallen from its nest and was attacked while on the ground. The tiny bird was in very poor condition and barely breathing when a kind-hearted member of the public …
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News Category: Wildlife
Many of us enjoy gazing out our windows and admiring nature, especially if we’ve taken extra steps to attract wildlife to our green spaces. But did you know there could be hidden dangers in your garden oasis which put birds at risk? Protect your feathered visitors by taking a look at our quick safety checklist. …
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News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA has confirmed that the deceased cats found in the Kelowna area since June 19 were victims of predator attacks. “We have now received necropsy results which indicate that the wounds are consistent with predation rather than incised or chop wounds,” says Brian Kijowski, the BC SPCA’s regional manager of cruelty investigators for …
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Update: The federal petition to end the wildlife trade has now closed. More than 13,000 Canadians voiced their concern about this issue. Thank you to everyone who spoke up for wild animals everywhere! Read the government’s official response. Original story: January 7, 2021 The BC SPCA is concerned about the global wildlife trade and is part of …
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News Category: Wildlife
A mother river otter and her pup were struck by a car while crossing the road. Unfortunately, the mother was killed instantly, however the month old pup was miraculously uninjured. An eye-witness not only collected the dazed pup and brought it to BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) for care, but he also …
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News Category: Wildlife
An adult female mallard was recently hit by a car when she was trying to cross the road with her ducklings. After the unfortunate incident, her ducklings scattered with only one remaining next to her on the road. The driver collected the mallard and single duckling and brought them to the Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, …
News Category: Wildlife
An adult female raccoon was recently trapped and removed from an area, which meant her two baby raccoons were unknowingly left behind. The orphans were found a few days later by a caring member of the public when they were heard crying and calling for their mother. Fortunately, these two baby raccoons are now being …
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News Category: Wildlife
Springtime is a busy time of year for goose and duck families as they help their newly-hatched babies make their way from their nest site to nearby ponds and streams. Unfortunately, these can be challenging situations at times, especially when a predator is close by and ready to attack. Such was the case recently when a member …
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News Category: Wildlife
With spring comes baby birds, and the hardworking team at the BC’s SPCA Wild Animals Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) have been busy looking after a brood of injured Bewick’s Wren nestlings who were brought into the facility recently by a caring member of the public. According to Andrea Wallace, manager, wildlife welfare, the Good Samaritan had …
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News Category: Wildlife
As the weather becomes warmer, wild creatures of all kinds become more active. There’s so much to be done, from nesting and raising the next generation of babies to foraging for food. Unfortunately this renewed activity can make wild animals vulnerable to accidents, injuries and predator attacks. You can help protect wildlife with a few …
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News Category: Wildlife
