February 12, 2019The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) has launched a new four-pillar strategic plan for 2019-2023 to take animal welfare in B.C. to a new level. The non-profit animal welfare organization, which helped nearly 48,000 animals in need in 2018, developed the plan after a year-long consultation with key …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm, Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Wildlife, Youth
November 30, 2018When asked what she likes best about writing for Bark!, the BC SPCA’s youth magazine, Gillian Ickert Plett, BC SPCA humane education assistant, replies, “High Paws.” High Paws has been a regular feature in Bark! since the magazine was first published in 2004. The feature highlights what kids around the province are doing for animals. …
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News Category: Youth
May 10, 2018BC SPCA summer camps will return this July and August for another season of animal-themed fun and learning, at 24 locations province-wide. How do BC SPCA summer camps differ from some other camps offered throughout B.C.? Paula Neuman, humane education manager, explains that while camp activities are based in play, all are specially-designed to teach …
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November 1, 2017Patience. 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
November 1, 2017Have 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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News Category: Adoption, Youth
May 1, 2017To 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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September 6, 2016If 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
January 1, 2015As 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
October 15, 2014Have 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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September 29, 2011Have 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 …
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News Category: Farm, Youth
