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When you ask the staff at Wild ARC about the two turkey vultures that were recently released, their faces light up – these quirky birds quickly became a staff favourite this past winter. You might be thinking that a bird who poops on its own feet on purpose, vomits when frightened and survives mainly on …
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News Category: Wildlife
Staff at the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) on Vancouver Island are hoping the public can help a Great horned owl who needs some help from her animal-loving friends. Rescued by a Good Samaritan, the owl was underweight and had problems with one of her eyes. “She was very skinny – the problems with …
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News Category: Ways to help, Wildlife
For anyone who has dealt with an infestation of mice in their basement or a squirrel chewing through their home wiring, quick and effective action is a must. But can the problem be solved without unnecessary harm to animals? Thanks to AnimalKind, a new program launched today by the BC SPCA, the answer is yes. …
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News Category: Wildlife
Do you remember the two wounded river otters that came into Wild ARC last fall? Two of Wild ARC’s three orphaned otters needed emergency medical care when they arrived. The first otter was found injured and unable to escape a sunken apartment patio – he was very thin and had multiple wounds on his face, …
Continue reading “Get otter here – orphaned trio getting ready for spring release”
News Category: Wildlife
British Columbians are more passionate than ever about improving animal welfare. What changes do you hope to see for wild animals this year? Keep an eye on these emerging issues in 2018: Wildlife selfies It might seem exciting to snap a photo with wild or exotic animals while travelling, but this causes a lot of …
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News Category: Wildlife
With January drawing to a close, it’s not too late to work wildlife into your New Year’s resolutions! The BC SPCA has some creative suggestions to get you started. By celebrating these unconventional holidays, you can connect with nature and help wild animals year-round. January Pollinators such as bees provide us with an invaluable ecosystem …
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News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA is applauding the Vancouver Aquarium’s decision to accept a ban against cetaceans in captivity. “We are pleased to see the Vancouver Aquarium has acknowledged the shift in people’s opinion as research continues to mount on the complexity of cetaceans,” says Dr. Sara Dubois, chief scientific officer for the BC SPCA. “We are …
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British Columbians are passionate about supporting the BC SPCA in fighting animal cruelty and improving animal welfare – and we’ve seen what a difference that support makes, especially in the final months of 2017. In December, the City of Vancouver banned the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits, following a similar move by the …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm, Pet care, Wildlife
The BC SPCA is applauding today’s announcement by the Province of B.C. to end the hunting of grizzly bears throughout the province. “This issue has been top of mind and action for the BC SPCA and we have taken an extremely proactive approach on advocating for this result,” says Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement …
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News Category: Take action, Wildlife
On the surface much has changed since 1997 when BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) first opened its doors – the facilities have continued to grow and improve, the number of animal intakes has doubled and the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to get Wild ARC up and running have since passed …
Continue reading “Wild ARC 20th anniversary celebration”
News Category: Wildlife
