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Amateur wildlife photographers in B.C. have once again made tough work for judges as the BC SPCA’s 13th annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest winners are announced in its most successful edition to date. In addition, there were a number of incredible honourable mentions that celebrate the beauty in B.C.’s wild and urban environments. The People’s Choice …
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As summer comes to an end, Wild ARC’s (BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre) busy baby season is slowly winding down. Many of the injured and orphaned baby animals we care for are completely unrecognizable from the adults they’ll grow into. At first, it can be tricky to identify these wild babies, and knowing who …
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News Category: Wildlife
Last year, proposed changes to the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC)’s Code of Practice for Mink were released for public comment, which proposed rolling back welfare improvements on fur farms across Canada. The amendments, driven by the mink industry, proposed eliminating a 2023 deadline for larger cages and allowing the use of killing methods …
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UPDATE October 2022: Provincial government announces changes to permanently restrict certain rodenticides The Provincial government has recently announced permanent changes to Integrated Pest Management Regulation (IPMR), to significantly reduce second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in B.C. New requirements will prohibit all public and most commercial uses of SGARs in B.C., with limited exemptions. READ MORE Original …
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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 15, 2021 The BC SPCA is urging Canadians to sign a petition calling on …
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News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) will have a new day-time drop-off location for injured and orphaned wild animals in need of care, effective July 1, 2021. For the past 15 years, Wild ARC has been very fortunate to have the help of VCA Canada’s Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital (CVVH) who have …
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With limited travel the past two years, more and more British Columbians are discovering the natural beauty of our local parks. Hiking, camping, kayaking and other activities are a great way to enjoy the fresh air and experience wildlife, but remember to be a good neighbour for the animals. Don’t litter It may seem harmless …
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Wildlife nesting in human structures is a common conflict in B.C. However, trapping and relocation for wildlife control is not an effective long-term solution and is not humane. Orphaned babies are left to suffer. Animals face the dangers of unknown territories. Animals get injured trying to escape and might die. BC SPCA’s AnimalKind program shares …
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The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) is nearing its busiest time of year when hundreds of babies will be brought through their doors. “As the only wildlife rehabilitation centre on southern Vancouver Island, we treat close to 3,000 animals a year and most of those animals arrive during the spring and summer …
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Want to make the case to your strata council for poison-free pest control? Here is how! Thanks to the work of animal advocates in communities across B.C., there are now 15 municipalities that have passed recent motions or bylaws to ban the use of rodenticides on public-owned properties. This helps reduce the risk of accidental …
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