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Patience. Responsibility. Unconditional love. Reflect for a moment, and you can undoubtedly recall an important life skill or two that you learned from having pets as a child. “Animals make great teachers,” says Paula Neuman, humane education manager for the BC SPCA. “But not all children have the opportunity to learn about animals at home.” …
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News Category: Youth
Have a bookworm in the family? How about an animal lover? Both passions come together in the BC SPCA West Vancouver Branch’s Book Buddies program, a huge after-school hit with local youth and readers of all ages since it started in 2014. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the school year, children …
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To celebrate Be Kind to Animals Month this May, the BC SPCA is giving away 1,000 free memberships to the BC SPCA Kids Club. The Kids Club was started in 2004 to give a voice to youth across the province who love animals and want to make a difference in their lives. “Kids are naturally …
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News Category: Youth
With record sign-ups to date, BC SPCA summer camps could host an unprecedented number of B.C. children this year. “We’ve had a fantastic response so far,” says Paula Neuman, humane education manager for the BC SPCA. “Some weeks at certain locations filled up on the first day.” For Neuman and the humane education team, an …
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News Category: Youth
If you missed it, it’s not too late to view the half-hour special on the BC SPCA produced by our media partner CTV. The special aired during the evening news hour on Monday, Sept. 5 and featured SPCA initiatives such as: Our SPCA Certified farm labeling program; a behind-the-scenes look at Wild ARC, the BC …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Awards and accreditation, Events, Farm, Generosity In Action, Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Wildlife, Youth
If you know a child who loves being around animals and wants to have fun with like-minded kids, why not sign them up for a BC SPCA Summer Camp? The week-long camps immerse kids aged six to 12 in a range of fun, engaging activities that increase their understanding about companion, farm and wild animals …
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News Category: Youth
As a new year begins, the BC SPCA is encouraging educators to incorporate animal welfare learning into classroom and extra-curricular activities. “The BC SPCA offers a wide range of resources for teachers,” says Paula Neuman, humane education manager for the BC SPCA. “Our goal is to support them in educating students about animal welfare issues …
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News Category: Youth
Have a budding bookworm or two in the family? If so, the BC SPCA is starting a new program they might want to know about. Book Buddies is a volunteer program for children in Grades 1-8 (and their parents) who can read at any level. If they’re animal lovers, that’s covered, too. “Children can come …
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News Category: Youth
Have you ever stood and gazed at the selection of eggs at a grocery store and wondered what the differences are? Thanks to a new BC SPCA video, you might just find the choices much less overwhelming. “We’re pleased to announce a new 30-minute video to accompany our classroom unit, Cluck! – The Life of …
