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Dr. Adrian Walton, owner of Dewdney Animal Hospital has provided veterinary care to owned servals for years. The hospital also has a special permit that allows them to rescue and treat animals on the provincial controlled alien species (CAS) list. Unlike other exotic cats like lions and tigers, servals are not currently on the prohibited …
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News Category: Take action, Wildlife
What could be better than enjoying a nice glass of wine? Saving B.C. wildlife at the same time! The BC SPCA is delighted to partner with Northern Lights Estate Winery in announcing the launch of “The Bear”, a new Pinot Gris-style wine with a purpose. The wine is made using surplus apples sourced from local …
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News Category: Ways to help, Wildlife
Social media has made exotic animals more accessible than ever. Just search for “weird pets” on YouTube, and you will be inundated with videos of baby capuchins getting baths in the sink, serval kittens chasing wand toys across the floor and capybaras lounging on the bed eating watermelon. Most people would never seriously consider keeping …
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News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA is praising the passing of Bill S-203 after a final debate about the new legislation in Ottawa today. Nicknamed the ‘Free Willy’ bill, S-203 bans keeping whales and dolphins (cetaceans) in captivity in Canada. “Bill S-203 not only bans the capture and confinement of whales and dolphins, it also criminalizes the breeding …
News Category: Wildlife
With World Oceans Day coming up on June 8, now is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on one of the most feared and misunderstood creatures in our waters: sharks. Are they really the mindless predators we make them out to be? Find out the truth behind some common shark myths. Myth: Sharks are …
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News Category: Wildlife
On March 30, the BC SPCA received a Clements Award for “Outstanding Organization” for our AnimalKind accreditation program for pest control companies. AnimalKind also accredits dog training businesses. The Clements Awards were created by The Fur-Bearers, one of Canada’s oldest wildlife protection organizations, to acknowledge individuals and organizations who have contributed to the welfare of …
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News Category: Wildlife
While the snow came down in droves and people on the southern west coast of B.C. were hunkering down in their warm homes, avoiding driving on the perilous roads, Wild ARC staff were having one of their busiest days of the winter season. “We were receiving all kinds of calls about wildlife who were affected …
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News Category: Wildlife
In North America, domestic cats kill hundreds of millions of wild birds and mammals each year. But with a few simple changes, it is possible for cats and birds to coexist! Did you know that even a small scratch from a cat will likely kill a bird? Cats have bacteria in their mouths that is …
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News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA is asking pet guardians to be sensitive to migrating shorebirds and nesting birds this spring. Dogs running off-leash on beaches and tidal flats often rouse flocks of shorebirds, who then swirl in circles looking for another quiet place to land. While the birds may not be hurt directly, the harm done to …
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News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA applauds the Vancouver Park Board’s decision to review its pest control management strategies for wildlife and rodents at the city’s parks and recreational facilities. The motion (PDF) was brought forward by Commissioner Stuart Mackinnon and passed unanimously at the Board meeting on March 11. Park Board staff will also assess if it …
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